A Great Spin on Ben-Wa
If you're looking for a toy that will help improve a female partners sexual satisfaction, look no further, this is it!Published: August 12, 2009
Pros:
Great design, smooth, soft, and easy to clean, and provides gentle vibrations.
Cons:
Can be slightly painful when removing on rare occasions.
The Smartballs Teneo duo are a set of revamped Ben-Wa balls, created by Fun Factory. This toy is the second generation of Smartballs from the same company, and provide all of the same benefits as the original with some key design changes. They are very body friendly and are designed to strengthen PC muscles while providing gentle stimulation.
The construction of this toy is very similar to the original Smartballs. Two individual balls connected by a small bridge, each ball houses a small circular weight which rolls around during normal daily movements, creating small tremors and slight vibrations. The vibrations cause the surrounding muscles to contract in an attempt to keep the balls in place, and these contractions exercise the pelvic floor muscles. The sensation tends to be very pleasing for many people. The key differences between the original Smartballs and these, is that the new ones are slightly larger (I believe) and the removal cord is designed to be attached to the toy more securely.
Another great thing about this toy is that it is extremely discreet. It is easily one of the most discreet toys on the market. The simple fact that they are small and are designed to be used internally during everyday activities requires them to be this way. This is the nature of the toy.
The Smartballs are also very very easy to clean. Being a completely sealed toy, the Smartballs are waterproof meaning they are dishwasher safe, are able to be boiled, and may even be cleaned with bleach.
Overall, I would recommend these quality balls to anyone looking to improve their sex life. The benefits these toys provide are invaluable. Strengthened pelvic muscles allow for more control during sexual activity, increase tightness, and (the best part, as I have experienced it with my girlfriend) improve the frequency and intensity of orgasms for the woman when she uses this toy regularly. This is an absolutely outstanding toy and I would recommend you buy it right now! Go!
The construction of this toy is very similar to the original Smartballs. Two individual balls connected by a small bridge, each ball houses a small circular weight which rolls around during normal daily movements, creating small tremors and slight vibrations. The vibrations cause the surrounding muscles to contract in an attempt to keep the balls in place, and these contractions exercise the pelvic floor muscles. The sensation tends to be very pleasing for many people. The key differences between the original Smartballs and these, is that the new ones are slightly larger (I believe) and the removal cord is designed to be attached to the toy more securely.
Another great thing about this toy is that it is extremely discreet. It is easily one of the most discreet toys on the market. The simple fact that they are small and are designed to be used internally during everyday activities requires them to be this way. This is the nature of the toy.
The Smartballs are also very very easy to clean. Being a completely sealed toy, the Smartballs are waterproof meaning they are dishwasher safe, are able to be boiled, and may even be cleaned with bleach.
Overall, I would recommend these quality balls to anyone looking to improve their sex life. The benefits these toys provide are invaluable. Strengthened pelvic muscles allow for more control during sexual activity, increase tightness, and (the best part, as I have experienced it with my girlfriend) improve the frequency and intensity of orgasms for the woman when she uses this toy regularly. This is an absolutely outstanding toy and I would recommend you buy it right now! Go!
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Have you tried these or something similar?
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I'm curious to hear about how long (daily and over the long term) you wore them, and what the results were. Could you tell a difference?
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Quote: I'm curious to hear about how long (daily and over the long term) you wore them, and what the results were. Could you tell a difference?I'll be interested to hear people's responses to this. My understanding is that they can be worn all day. But when I try to wear any toy for a prolonged period of time (more than 1 hours) I find that I get dry and the toy gets uncomfortable and I have to take it out.
As for telling a difference: I try to remember to do some Kegel exercises a few times a day, and I've noticed a difference since I started. Since these toys are a Kegel exerciser, I assume that if they do what they're meant to do, then yes, you would be able to tell a difference. These are at the top of my wishlist right now. Maybe I'll get them soon and I'll be able to give you an answer myself! -
never tried them. Looks cool though
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Choosing The Right Ben Wa Balls For Your Anatomy
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So, this is a general question for all the women out there. I recently purchased Fun Factory's Smart balls Teneo Duo and they're my first set of ben wa balls. I spent quite some time analyzing the different types of ben wa balls and felt comfortable enough purchasing the ones from Fun Factory after the great reviews. Now that I've gotten them and tried them a few times, I'm sort of disappointed and left wondering if I'm doing something wrong (since many others seem to love them).
For me, the balls are very cumbersome to insert. The product isn't huge by any means. I own vibrators with a larger circumference than the Teneo Duo. Yet, everytime I've struggled to insert them (even with lube). Additionally, I can't feel any vibrations or movement. I know they're not necessarily supposed to be arousing. But, I literally can't feel anything. While, when I hold them in my hand and move them slightly, I can feel the movement without a problem. So. I'm looking for advice from any women out there.
Should I have started with smaller sized ben wa balls? Does the material of the balls make a difference in sensation (metal vs. silicone)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! -
Quote: So, this is a general question for all the women out there. I recently purchased Fun Factory's Smart balls Teneo Duo and they're my first set of ben wa balls. I spent quite some time analyzing the different types of ben wa balls and felt comfortable enough purchasing the ones from Fun Factory after the great reviews. Now that I've gotten them and tried them a few times, I'm sort of disappointed and left wondering if I'm doing something wrong (since many others seem to love them).I have both the original Smartballs and the Teneo Duo. I can offer some personal insight into one of your problems, and will take a stab in the dark at the other.
For me, the balls are very cumbersome to insert. The product isn't huge by any means. I own vibrators with a larger circumference than the Teneo Duo. Yet, everytime I've struggled to insert them (even with lube). Additionally, I can't feel any vibrations or movement. I know they're not necessarily supposed to be arousing. But, I literally can't feel anything. While, when I hold them in my hand and move them slightly, I can feel the movement without a problem. So. I'm looking for advice from any women out there.
Should I have started with smaller sized ben wa balls? Does the material of the balls make a difference in sensation (metal vs. silicone)? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
First, as to insertion, my stab in the dark is: are you using lube and inserting the balls one by one? This toy needs lubricant, as its silioone creates a lot of friction and "drag." I swab some lube on the top half of the first ball, and a little around the neck of the second. I also find the finger insertion grip to be useless for the first ball. You have to hold the first ball on its own and pop it in there, then use the finger grip for the second.
As to the vibrations, my personal experience is that I didn't feel them at all when I first started using the smartballs, but the sensation improved as my grip did. I didn't find that the vibrations stimulated involuntary muscle contractions or gave me a passive workout out of the box. I had to use them for a couple of weeks and do a lot of deliberate squeezing before the process got more automatic.
Your mileage may vary, as everyone's anatomy is different, but my advice would be to give it a couple of weeks of daily wear and see whether your opinion changes. I love mine now and feel that they provide a PC muscle workout that is superior to kegel exercises sans equipment.
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Quote: I have both the original Smartballs and the Teneo Duo. I can offer some personal insight into one of your problems, and will take a stab in the dark at the other.So the sensation improves over time? I've never been impressed by any balls, because I can't feel them. I think I'll take your advice and try to get some regular use out of mine so maybe I can see what all the fuss is about.
First, as to insertion, my stab in the dark is: are you using lube and inserting the balls one by one? This toy needs lubricant, as its silioone creates a lot of friction and "drag." I swab some lube on the top half of the first ball, and a little around the neck of the second. I also find the finger insertion grip to be useless for the first ball. You have to hold the first ball on its own and pop it in there, then use the finger grip for the second.
As to the vibrations, my personal experience is that I didn't feel them at all when I first started using the smartballs, but the sensation improved as my grip did. I didn't find that the vibrations stimulated involuntary muscle contractions or gave me a passive workout out of the box. I had to use them for a couple of weeks and do a lot of deliberate squeezing before the process got more automatic.
Your mileage may vary, as everyone's anatomy is different, but my advice would be to give it a couple of weeks of daily wear and see whether your opinion changes. I love mine now and feel that they provide a PC muscle workout that is superior to kegel exercises sans equipment.
Hope this helps.
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What's the difference
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Between the Smartballs Teneo duo and the regular Smartballs
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Quote: Between the Smartballs Teneo duo and the regular SmartballsThe regular smart balls are smaller in diameter and circumference. So pick which one you think would be more comfortable for you.
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The Teneo Duo are also made out of silicone, while the regular Smartballs are made of Elastomed.
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I always wonder why these are considered a "toy" and not a "tool", it seams every woman should have a pair.
Thanks for the review.
helpful thanks.
Very helpful review, thanks!
Great review thank you.
really helpful review, thanks !
Thanks a lot for the review!
Bit worried about the size of these..
great review!