Bendybeads - anal probe by Fun Factory - review by Robin Goodfellow

This groovin set of beads from Fun Factory offers more than your average string of anal pearls. Between its iridescent purple hue and unique fantasy shape it begins to step apart from the heard. Besides looking like it fell out of a mushroom trip it offers plenty for practicality. Its silicone is much firmer than the usual plush Fun Factory feel. I'm usually a fan of softer silicone but with beads the firmness is a big plus because you can feed the beads in much easier. And its got the classic F.F. velveteen finish which I really like. Its offers a discernible softness to sensation as well as holds the lube better than the gloss finish. It does have a faint seam running its length which was visually disappointing as I've come to expect more from Fun Factory. It isn't noticable in usage though. Mine also has a bubble within the silicone. It doesn't bother me and I'm sure its a fluke and will not be in other pieces. This toy kinda looks like some sort of a pyschedlic pea pod. Its got detailing that looks like a ribbon holding together all the balls. Looks great and feels good too, though the detailing does add some intricate grooves which create slight hindrance to cleaning up. The ribbon flows into a majestic curly cue handle which makes the toy anal safe.

The five graduated beads get large enough to please most appetites. It like many things will disappoint the size queens. And though this toy is not huge it may be too much for some on the upper end. But a great toy to practice pushing your limits. You could travel with it depending on your size limitations. Discreetness will depend on your situation. It certainly looks more like a childrens toy than a sex toy in my opinion. And it looks a whole lot classier than a rubber cock, so you can be the judge.

This is my favorite set of beads to date. They look really unique and cool, almost more like art or decor than a sex toy. So thats a big plus for me. They pack more punch than most sets of beads, both in number of beads, length of chain, and size of beads inspite of its size graduation. The fact that they've stacked the beads so close together adds to the overall girth of the toy, and adds to the fun of it by reducing the doldrum areas. Last but not least, they stay in place during sex quite well! Huge plus. I despise beads that must be the activity itself. Its always great fun to pull the string at the moment of climax. And for that these work quite well. And the readily graspable handle makes ejection a breeze even in the heat of the moment.


As with any silicone toy only use water based lubes. For cleaning simply throw it in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, dunk it in a light bleach solution, or throw it in the dishwasher.