Smart balls - vaginal balls by Fun Factory - review by ologies

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No need to grow a pair...

Sometimes our pussies misbehave. Sometimes, they've just been through a lot and they need to be gently coaxed back to the growling tigers they once were. Other times, you're a classy perv who needs a little something to get you through the workday that won't land you on the sex offender's registry. Whatever the case may be, Smart Balls are a discreet, silent way to get your kitty purring again.
Published: February 27, 2011
Pros:
Virtually undetectable in public situations, unique sensations
Cons:
A little bigger than expected, may not always feel anything at all
Rating by reviewer:
4
useful review

Use

I have heard nothing but praise for Fun Factory's Smart Balls from the get-go -- women from all backgrounds had almost unified compliments ranging from general improvement in tightness, increased arousal, and lubrication. While I wouldn't say my experience with them fundamentally altered my life for the rest of forever, I can see where other women found such dramatic results. However, for women like me who already do regular Kegel exercises and for those who haven't had children, these are likely not going to turn your pussy into some kind of miracle machine that spouts rainbows and demolishes poverty with every orgasm. In short: They will be a fun novelty, but you will probably not report the same amazing results as a lot of others -- and that's okay.

That being said, it is a neat little toy that is ridiculously simple but efficient and can be used casually, literally on a daily basis if you really wanted to. If you're active, especially if you run or walk regularly, you may find these are a way to add a little extra to your day, if only for an hour at a time.

Do be cautious, as these are slightly larger than many realize; they're not monstrous in size, but I was definitely surprised when I took them out of the package. If you have a smaller vagina, go elsewhere for your Kegel balls and work your way up -- your vagina will thank you later!

There have been suggestions of using these anally, but I would strongly advise against it; I do not think this toy is at all suitable for anal play, especially with the lack of an appropriate base.
  • Who / How / What
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    Who might this product be best for? How is it best used? What are the best circumstances or situations for using this product?
    • Everyone
    • Travel friendly
  • Where
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    Where / what types of places can this product be used?
    • Anywhere
  • Features
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    What kind of features does this product offer?
    • Travel friendly

Material / Texture

Elastomer is pretty good stuff. There's no obvious smell or taste, though the surface is a bit 'grabby' (in a non-threatening way, of course!), so you might consider an investment in lube to make sure these go in smoothly. These feel quite hard from the outside, which can make insertion uncomfortable if you're not relaxed. There's no give in the material (it kind of defeats the purpose), so make sure you're primed to go before trying to push these in! It's not like a tampon, ladies...unless your tampons are egg-shaped with a small, rolling ball inside, in which case I really want to know what kind you're using!

The texture is fairly inconsequential. They are slightly ribbed, but I can't imagine anyone using them in such a way that it even matters, save for a general design element -- especially given that the ridges run vertically up the ball instead of horizontally. So, even during initial insertion, you likely won't be able to tell the difference.
    • Bumpy
    • No odor
    • Not porous at all

Design / Shape / Size

The shape is not perfectly round, which is something I can appreciate. They're a little more oblong, which makes initial insertion a tad easier and is also conducive to the flow of the toy. There is no nylon cord and everything is elastomer, including the connecting piece between the two balls. As much as I feel a little negative about the size of the balls, I do think that once they're inside, the size is sufficient to really feel the vibrations.

Beginners may find the size intimidating, but it's certainly no monster. Size-wise, it's kind of middle-of-the-road: just a bit above par for a beginner's size, but certainly no size queen's wet dream.

Performance

What's best about this toy is that it is a quiet way to get off in the company of strangers.

No, let me rephrase that.

It's a quiet way to masturbate at work.

No, let's try again.

It's a toy that doesn't require batteries, a harness, a suction cup, a hug, or existential validation. It is quiet and discreet and so easy to wear when you're going about your daily business and want to feel especially pervy amongst just about anyone.

However, don't let the use of the word 'vibrations' in this review fool you: this is not like a vibrator at all -- the sensations are different from that. The inside of the Smart Balls is textured, and sometimes the feeling is a quivering or shaking. At other times, it is more of a vibration, and sometimes you just can't feel it at all unless you violently pelvic thrust and risk arrest for public indecency. Indeed, this supposed perception-shifting destroyer of many female universes was just 'okay' for me, which is why I would recommend it to someone more active. Wearing these to a club to dance would probably be heaven, but if you're a couch potato or work a general, sitting-down office job, it's not about to break any new territory for you anytime soon.

Care and Maintenance

Since elastomer is non-porous and generally non-fussy, hot water and soap will clean the Smart Balls up nicely. Beware of the small grooves in each ball, as residue can stick to the little crevices there; so make sure you're not inadvertently breeding a ticking and infectious time bomb on your sex toys. Any lube your pretty little heart desires will suffice.
    • Difficult to store
    • Easy to store

Packaging

In a world of tacky, pseudo-pornographic women making exaggerated and grotesque faces on the boxes of cheap vibrators everywhere, Fun Factory has kept it classy. The box is clean and no-frills, containing just a plastic mold around the balls themselves (which can be used for storage, if you want) and a small booklet in many different languages that illustrates some of the toy's features and its use. I think it would make a decent gift in the package it comes in, and it would not be immediately obvious that its contents are sexual. They do a good job of serving both uses of this toy and wrapping it up in an all-purpose package, which makes it accessible to all kinds; women who are shy will not feel skeezy handing this to a cashier, and it simultaneously reminds you that it's not just a sex toy, but can really be a great therapeutic/medical device for helping recondition a pussy that may be just a little out of tune.
    • Discreet looking packaging
    • Good for storage
    • Very informative

Personal comments

Since this product is not about trying to make my pussy tighter for me, I tried to stay positive about its good features for those of us with considerable pelvic floor strength to begin with. I have to be realistic -- if you're already doing Kegels and there's a toy out there that you want more than this one, I would save this one for later. It's not a disappointing investment, nor is it terribly expensive, but I just think that you can get maximum usage and potential out of other sex toys.

When I inserted them the first time, I was already sufficiently aroused -- and then nearly fell down a flight of stairs when I realized I'd gone weak at the knees. Bearing in mind that I'm not necessarily using them as a way to tighten things up or to work my pelvic floor muscles, I find they work the absolute best for me when I'm aroused, but not ready or able to get down to business then and there. It's then that I find their greatest potential for me, if it wasn't obvious by my near-death experience in a moment of brain-stalling pleasure.
Follow-up commentary
I've given these a fair shake and have come back to report a few little tidbits to follow-up to my lukewarm review. I wear them when I remember and have noticed a few benefits outside of the typical pelvic floor strengthening that these were intended for. It seems that these have helped stimulate a bit more natural lubrication, and over time they become easier to insert not because of the myth of the 'stretched' vagina (especially since one of the benefits of the toy is to tighten things up again), but I feel that I have more control down there -- relaxing completely when they go in and tightening when the balls are set in place.

I can't speak for the level of orgasms I achieve with regular use, as coma-inducing climaxes have already pretty much been the standard even before the advent of this toy, but I can imagine this being a great kind of foreplay before settling down for some solo action. After all, great foreplay often does pave the way to great orgasm anyway! Either way, I'm not complaining.

All-in-all, while I still don't see these changing my life anytime soon, there are a healthy handful of great benefits, even if you've already got killer Kegels.
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leatherlover (verified)

Thanks for the great review. I wish my wife would have had better success with these.

02/27/2011
The Curious Couple (verified)

Thanks for the awesome review!

02/27/2011
TheSinDoll (verified)

Nice review!

02/27/2011
ologies (verified)

Thanks, guys! Still getting used to the whole reviewing thing, finding a consistent style and such. Much appreciated.

03/01/2011

Great review! Love your color choice

04/01/2011
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  • Sizes of PC balls
    • I just skimmed through another review for Smart Balls, and was wondering.. what's best for PC exercise? Small balls, right? I assume, the smaller they are, the more effort you'd have to put into keeping them in.

      Also, what about the ones that are loose? Is it a good idea to just put two random balls up there? Has anyone ever had a problem getting them/one out?
    • Quote: I just skimmed through another review for Smart Balls, and was wondering.. what's best for PC exercise? Small balls, right? I assume, the smaller they are, the more effort you'd have to put into keeping them in.

      Also, what about the ones that are loose? Is it a good idea to just put two random balls up there? Has anyone ever had a problem getting them/one out?
      I have the Smartballs, as well as the Luna Beads by Lelo. The Smartballs aren't very small, and don't take much effort (if any) to keep in. Same goes for the Luna Beads (which are just a tad smaller than the Smartballs).

      I also have glass ben wa balls, as well as tiny metal ones. I've never really had problems with the glass ones randomly falling out (the only ones to ever do that were the metal, since they're so small). Nothing can become "lost" in your vagina, since the cervix acts as a barrier to the rest of your reproductive system. To take the loose ben wa balls out, all I do is squat or lay down and hook them with my finger (one at a time) to remove them.

      [I have this philosophy that if you aren't willing to stick a finger up yourself to remove them, you really shouldn't be putting them in your vagina in the first place.]
    • Also, if you're having trouble getting the balls out, you can squat and bear down to "push" them out a little more.

      Personally, I'd use something with a string, since it's hard for me to pop things in to my vagina in the first place.
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  • Ben wa balls
    • Well, I do not know much about them and I really would like to. I am not sure where to start. I read a fantasy about them and a lot of the post and reviews mention wearing them while out and about or even working out. So I would love to give that a try. I think I want some with weight and a cord that I do not have to worry about getting germy so...help please
    • Quote: Well, I do not know much about them and I really would like to. I am not sure where to start. I read a fantasy about them and a lot of the post and reviews mention wearing them while out and about or even working out. So I would love to give that a try. I think I want some with weight and a cord that I do not have to worry about getting germy so...help please
      I really want some also, and I'll probably be settling for these versus the Smart Balls or Luna Beads, simply because of size. I'm a pretty petite woman and I don't think I could use either of those products comfortably for a good amount of time. Plus, you can't have intercourse with the Smart Balls!

      I'm not too worried about a cord, unless the balls are attached. I've had some, uh, "interesting" things in my vagina before that I was able to push out easily, so I'm not afraid to use a cordless set.

      What do you mean by "getting germy"?
    • Quote: I really want some also, and I'll probably be settling for these versus the Smart Balls or Luna Beads, simply because of size. I'm a pretty petite woman and I don't think I could use either of those products comfortably for a good amount of time. Plus, you can't have intercourse with the Smart Balls!

      I'm not too worried about a cord, unless the balls are attached. I've had some, uh, "interesting" things in my vagina before that I was able to push out easily, so I'm not afraid to use a cordless set.

      What do you mean by "getting germy"?
      Some of the reviews said the nylon cords did not clean too well and so they had to throw the balls away sooner than they thought. I think I am going to get either the Smart Balls or the Desi. I don't really like the cord on the smart balls. It doesn't look sturdy enough and the Desi sit in a girdle and looks like a lot of work to clean.
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  • Smart Balls can go in the ass, apparently
    • On the product description: "These weighted balls are coated in elastomed to help make them easier to clean and keep clean. This also makes them a good toy to use anally as well."

      Seriously? Seriously?
    • Quote: On the product description: "These weighted balls are coated in elastomed to help make them easier to clean and keep clean. This also makes them a good toy to use anally as well."

      Seriously? Seriously?
      I dunno, there is a pretty good size difference between the covered string and the two balls...I honestly never thought of that, but it looks like it'd work fine.
    • I seriously would advise against it. If the first ball goes in, the second one probably would go in as well. There are a lot of anal toys that lack a good base to make them butt safe, and it is a shame really. I always advise against using toys anally unless they have a good sized flange base. A smooth ball shape is not going to stop a toy from getting sucked inside. I don't own a set of anal beads yet because of this...I just don't feel most of them are safe.

      The material is another concern with the smart balls. The Elastomed is non porous, but not technically sterilizable. Fun Factory advises against boiling them even.

      Bottom line is that these are intended and designed for vaginal use only.
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  • Smart Balls material question
    • Blah, I mistakenly posted this as a reply to another question on the Smart Balls site. But I'm really curious, so I'm posting it again:
      I'm wondering what I should recommend to a friend when it comes to vaginal balls. I'm happy with the Desi, but I still wish it were entirely silicone. The Smart Balls are listed as silicone (yay!), but on the first review link the Product Specialist said that they were made of elastomed with a silicone finish. What does this mean? Could my friend sterilize them? It seems like the Smart Balls are safer than the other options on the site, but I just wanted to ask someone who knows more than me!
    • Well as for the best recommendation to a friend for specifically vaginal balls then I would most likely say these Smart balls, but this is dependent on her purpose and what task she is trying to accomplish:
      If she is looking to strengthen kegels (PC Muscles) then these are a good option but, balls in general are not going to be the best. The best option for PC Strength is a weighted dildo (such as Glass or Steel).
      If her purpose is to have an orgasm with these, then again I don't think balls are the best option. In this case it would be best to go with a vibrating egg or bullet (2-3 would be best if she is looking for a massive orgasm) 1 on clit, 1 vaginally, and 1 anally (optional, but could really enhance the pleasure)
      If your friend is looking for a method of foreplay and neither to get off, or just starting to strengthen PC muscles then the balls would be the best option. (and the best balls would probably be Smart Balls)

      I am pretty sure these balls are actually listed as the wrong material, since they are not 100% silicone. Doing some googling research on these balls, they are actually made of elastomed which is basically elastomer. They will soft like silicone but semi- porous. Even if they do have a silicone “coat” I wouldn’t risk sterilizing them in boiling water, but indeed they can be washed with soap or toy cleaner. (I would be sure to try and try them well to ensure that not a lot of water is left behind in the small pores.)

      As for the safeness of SmartBalls, I am unable to judge on that, but just looking at these makes me think the center line would snap, especially if used anally.
      -->” It seems like the Smart Balls are safer than the other options on the site” Hmm, compared to what? I am not really sure if you are comparing them to other Smartballs (which indeed these would probably be the safest) or if you are comparing them to other toys (in which there are much safer options out there than these. Ex: 100% silicone Tantus dildos & plugs, anal specific objects, weighted dildos, quality vibrating eggs/balls)

      You also might want to find out what your friend’s purpose is and I can further help you (Ex: if she wan’t a toy for vaginal, anal, or both usage, what she intends this toy to do for her --> (Orgasmic, Exercising, For play, Experimentation, etc)

      Hopefully this helps, and if you post back with any info, then the next time I check out the forums I will try to help you further. Due to sometimes my forgetful mindset, once you post a reply back, feel free to send me an email and say something like “hey please reply here:” (haha) just so I remember to check back here, and don’t abandon you for a month :P.
      Email = app.exe@gmail.com
    • Quote: Well as for the best recommendation to a friend for specifically vaginal balls then I would most likely say these Smart balls, but this is dependent on her purpose and what task she is trying to accomplish:
      If she is looking to strengthen kegels (PC Muscles) then these are a good option but, balls in general are not going to be the best. The best option for PC Strength is a weighted dildo (such as Glass or Steel).
      If her purpose is to have an orgasm with these, then again I don't think balls are the best option. In this case it would be best to go with a vibrating egg or bullet (2-3 would be best if she is looking for a massive orgasm) 1 on clit, 1 vaginally, and 1 anally (optional, but could really enhance the pleasure)
      If your friend is looking for a method of foreplay and neither to get off, or just starting to strengthen PC muscles then the balls would be the best option. (and the best balls would probably be Smart Balls)

      I am pretty sure these balls are actually listed as the wrong material, since they are not 100% silicone. Doing some googling research on these balls, they are actually made of elastomed which is basically elastomer. They will soft like silicone but semi- porous. Even if they do have a silicone “coat” I wouldn’t risk sterilizing them in boiling water, but indeed they can be washed with soap or toy cleaner. (I would be sure to try and try them well to ensure that not a lot of water is left behind in the small pores.)

      As for the safeness of SmartBalls, I am unable to judge on that, but just looking at these makes me think the center line would snap, especially if used anally.
      -->” It seems like the Smart Balls are safer than the other options on the site” Hmm, compared to what? I am not really sure if you are comparing them to other Smartballs (which indeed these would probably be the safest) or if you are comparing them to other toys (in which there are much safer options out there than these. Ex: 100% silicone Tantus dildos & plugs, anal specific objects, weighted dildos, quality vibrating eggs/balls)

      You also might want to find out what your friend’s purpose is and I can further help you (Ex: if she wan’t a toy for vaginal, anal, or both usage, what she intends this toy to do for her --> (Orgasmic, Exercising, For play, Experimentation, etc)

      Hopefully this helps, and if you post back with any info, then the next time I check out the forums I will try to help you further. Due to sometimes my forgetful mindset, once you post a reply back, feel free to send me an email and say something like “hey please reply here:” (haha) just so I remember to check back here, and don’t abandon you for a month :P.
      Email = app.exe@gmail.com
      Wow, thanks for the response. She's thinking specifically vaginal balls--exercising rather than exciting. I'm just really confused because Smart Balls are listed as silicone but don't seem to have more than a silicone coating? I'd like to recommend her to something that can be sterilized (even though she won't be sharing, so something like the Desi could work, even though it has non-silicone parts). But with so many people such big fans of the Smart Balls I'm mostly wondering--are they silicone? Elastomed? What are they, and what does it mean (are the reviews correct, can it be sterilized, etc.)?
      And if they're not silicone, shouldn't the listing be fixed? *is perplexed*
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  • Balls that train vaginal muscles
    • Femme
      I want to work and tighten my muscles to get stronger orgasms. I bought the Smart balls and have a question now. Do I take them out when I urinate?
    • Heliga
      Quote: I want to work and tighten my muscles to get stronger orgasms. I bought the Smart balls and have a question now. Do I take them out when I urinate?
      Well, you can take them out, but you don't have to. I personally leave them inside and feel no discomfort.
    • Quote: I want to work and tighten my muscles to get stronger orgasms. I bought the Smart balls and have a question now. Do I take them out when I urinate?
      Yup, you can leave them in. It might even make for better exercise! Just watch out for the string, maybe tuck it inside first.
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  • Smart balls vs Royal Balls
    • lesgirl
      There are a few reviews that say the Royal balls break in the *thin* center part between the balls. Anyone had this experience with the Smart Balls? Any advice would be great!
    • Quote: There are a few reviews that say the Royal balls break in the *thin* center part between the balls. Anyone had this experience with the Smart Balls? Any advice would be great!
      I've only had good experiences with my Smart Balls, and haven't experienced breakage, or heard of that from anyone else.
    • Quote: There are a few reviews that say the Royal balls break in the *thin* center part between the balls. Anyone had this experience with the Smart Balls? Any advice would be great!
      I've never had a problem with Smart Balls, or heard of any similar issue.
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  • Fun Factory Smart Balls vs. Luna Pleasure Bead System
    • Siren
      Hey! I'm a first time user of Ben Wa Balls, was looking at the smart balls vs the luna system....what are your thoughts?
    • Heliga
      Quote: Hey! I'm a first time user of Ben Wa Balls, was looking at the smart balls vs the luna system....what are your thoughts?
      Smart Balls are very nice, but you get more options with the Luna Balls...you can mess around with different weights, which might be helpful if you are trying to increase the strength of the pelvic muscles.
    • Rachell25
      Quote: Hey! I'm a first time user of Ben Wa Balls, was looking at the smart balls vs the luna system....what are your thoughts?
      I'd rate the Luna ones as best, just because of the adjustability...But Smart Balls are certainly very good too :)))
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