Smartballs Teneo duo - sex toy for women Sex toy for women by Fun Factory
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Definitely Not Smallballs

I think the Smartballs Teneo Duo are a very quality made kegel exerciser that would be great for a woman wanting to strengthen her PC muscle after delivering a baby or for someone who just doesn't feel tight enough, but if you are already very tight with a smaller vaginal canal, these may be too big to move comfortably or lounge around using.
Published: July 13, 2011
Pros:
Strong retrieval cord, Quality-made, Can be sterilized
Cons:
May be too big for comfort for some
Rating by reviewer:
3
extremely useful review
I was very exciting to try these, but you can imagine how surprised I was when they arrived and I became intimidated just by looking at them. They are definitely bigger than I expected!

The ones I have are actually a color Fun Factory calls 'India Red', but I didn't see the color available on here, so I selected the orange because they seem to be very similar shades. This is the actual size in comparison to my hand.

Smartballs

And in comparison to a soda can.

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The Smartballs Teneo Duo are two kegel balls that are attached to one another with the same latex-free, phthalates-free, hypoallergenic, and non-porous, food-grade silicone material that encases them in a funky, futuristic design, and each ball contains a weight inside. The description says they weigh 0.3 lbs., though I'm not sure if that's the weight of the entire set or each weighted ball itself. I do know that on my digital scale each ball weighed in at a little over 44 grams. It kept teetering, but stayed between 44-45 grams. They are pretty heavy, and when you move them around you can hear the weights roll around inside the casing.

The two balls alone measured side by side are 3 3/4" in length with the retrieval cord alone also measuring 3 3/4" in length while the circumference of each ball is 4 3/4 inches around and 1 1/2 inches across in diameter.

There is a handy dandy retrieval cord at one end that Fun Factory guarantees will NOT break on you, and I have tested this theory by stretching it as far as I can and it seems like it'll live up to that expectation. There is also an indent on the end of the ball that holds the cord, and it is contoured to fit your finger snugly to help make the insertion process easier.

They are made of silicone and a hard, super smooth plastic that can also be bleached or boiled, and it's definitely a plus that they can be so easily cleaned and sterilized. The silicone does feel a bit more rubbery than a velvety soft type of silicone and has a good amount of drag more than something with a softer feel. The silicone portion encasing the balls also has a raised texture that wraps them in a swirling pattern, so these definitely have a good amount of texture compared to most vaginal balls out there. Between the material, texture, and the size, you'll want to use a generous amount of lube before inserting these bad boys.

You can't use a silicone-based lubricant with these as they are made of silicone and could leave the material permanently tacky. I use Wet Platinum water-based lubricant with all of my silicone toys to avoid that kind of catastrophe, and a catastrophe it would be if you happen to cherish your toys.

I figured with all that lube I could make these work, but for someone like me who's not constantly sexually active these days, has never given birth, and is pretty much ridiculously tight to begin with, it felt like I was nearly inserting bowling balls into my vagina. It just seemed damned near impossible, and when I finally made it work, with a lot of effort, I was too uncomfortable to move around freely with them inserted. Retrieval wasn't really a pleasurable experience either, due to the size, and again, esp. if you're very tight or small to begin with.

It goes without saying, just by looking at these, that they are not best suited for a woman who is already very tight or small! For the woman who's looking to start bigger with kegel exercisers and really strengthen those muscles, though, these would be a dream come true and the perfect pair for the job. They are very silent once inserted as well, though, they aren't too loud even when shaking them in your hand.

It was definitely easier for me inserting the first one than the second one, so if you're smaller or tighter than average or prefer things more shallow in this instance, and really want to try the new Smartballs, I would suggest going with the Teneo Uno.
Follow-up commentary
Still too big for me to ever use regularly. I'm afraid these are staying at the bottom of the toy box and I'm going to try something smaller. I still wish they were smaller and that I actually could use them.
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My Smartballs Teneo duo tags
  • Who / How / What
    [ ? ]
    Who might this product be best for? How is it best used? What are the best circumstances or situations for using this product?
    • Can be worn during masturbation
    • Solo
  • Where
    [ ? ]
    Where / what types of places can this product be used?
    • Anywhere
  • Features
    [ ? ]
    What kind of features does this product offer?
    • Travel friendly
  • Body / part areas
    [ ? ]
    What areas on the body can this product be used / what areas does it stimulate best?
    • G-spot
    • Kegels
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grrrl (verified)

thanks for the review.

Feb 13, 4:39 am
kittycatgirl (verified)

Thanks for the review.. These really are huge! Glad I read this before buying!

Feb 24, 6:21 am
hippie (verified)

helpful review, especially the pictures

Feb 27, 4:17 pm
Simply Sexy (verified)

Thanks for the review

Mar 13, 4:28 am
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Thanks for the great review! (:

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thanks for the review!

May 12, 12:26 am
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  • Have you tried these or something similar?
    • 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?
    • 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
    • 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).

      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!
      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.

      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.
    • 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.

      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.
      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.
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  • What's the difference
    • Between the Smartballs Teneo duo and the regular Smartballs
    • Quote: Between the Smartballs Teneo duo and the regular Smartballs
      The regular smart balls are smaller in diameter and circumference. So pick which one you think would be more comfortable for you.
    • The Teneo Duo are also made out of silicone, while the regular Smartballs are made of Elastomed.
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