One ball or two?
I believe these Smartballs are great for anyone who wants to tighten their pelvic muscles. They are quiet, discreet and work great. I find that they are helping me and will continue to use them. Well worth the money and I can not think of a single way to improve on them.Published: June 2, 2011
Pros:
No batteries required, quiet, silicone material.
Cons:
None that I can think of.
Use: The Smartballs are to be used to strengthen the pelvic muscles, and to support postnatal exercises. If you are pregnant please check with your doctor before using these Smartballs. The balls are for any lady that wants to tighten their pelvic muscles up. The smartballs are not recommend for anal play as they may
slip inside and you may end up going to the emergency room.
Material/Texture: These Smartballs are made with silicone which makes them smooth to the touch. They also have a web design to them for added texture pleasure. The cord that is attached to the Smartballs is sheathed in elastomer which protects the cord from fluids. The cord is also stretchy so the cord will not break when removing the Smartballs.
Design/Shape/Size: The balls are round and are large in size. They measure 1 3/4 inches long and are 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The cord is about 3 inches long. The balls features an indent in the one ball that is closest to the cord for easy insertion. Just place your finger in the indent and push. The Smartballs are available in a single ball, or the dual balls.
Functions/Performance/Controls: The smartballs have no controls and does not require batteries. The balls do have an inner bearing which when you are walking around will move inside the balls and create a light vibration feeling. When using the balls while sitting there is no vibrations felt.
Packaging: The Smartballs arrive in a small grey box with 2 flip side pages which are kept closed with 2 little magnets. On the box is information about the Smartballs. There is also a see threw window which the balls are clearly able to be seen. They also enclose a sample of their Toy Fluid lube. The lube is water based and is safe to use with the Smartballs. There is a slight taste that I'm really not sure what
I can compare it too.
slip inside and you may end up going to the emergency room.
Material/Texture: These Smartballs are made with silicone which makes them smooth to the touch. They also have a web design to them for added texture pleasure. The cord that is attached to the Smartballs is sheathed in elastomer which protects the cord from fluids. The cord is also stretchy so the cord will not break when removing the Smartballs.
Design/Shape/Size: The balls are round and are large in size. They measure 1 3/4 inches long and are 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The cord is about 3 inches long. The balls features an indent in the one ball that is closest to the cord for easy insertion. Just place your finger in the indent and push. The Smartballs are available in a single ball, or the dual balls.
Functions/Performance/Controls: The smartballs have no controls and does not require batteries. The balls do have an inner bearing which when you are walking around will move inside the balls and create a light vibration feeling. When using the balls while sitting there is no vibrations felt.
Packaging: The Smartballs arrive in a small grey box with 2 flip side pages which are kept closed with 2 little magnets. On the box is information about the Smartballs. There is also a see threw window which the balls are clearly able to be seen. They also enclose a sample of their Toy Fluid lube. The lube is water based and is safe to use with the Smartballs. There is a slight taste that I'm really not sure what
I can compare it too.
Experience
My experience with the Smartballs is a good one. I placed the balls in with ease and wore them doing my normal household chores. I wore them for an hour while doing dishes and laundry. I like the way I could feel the light vibrations as I walked around. I also wore them while sitting down, during sitting there is not any vibrations but also they were not uncomfortable to have inserted. I did have to stop and push the balls back up a few times as they were sliding out. I did try these balls in place while using my Hitachi on my clit and I ended up pushing the Smartballs out. I am impressed with the Smartballs and will be using them often.
Follow-up commentary
1 month after original review
I still think these are a great product for every woman who is looking to strengthen her pelvic muscles. They really work, and I wear mine at least once a week.
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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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Thank you for viewing Smartballs Teneo duo – vaginal balls review page!
Great review! thanks for the information!!!
Well done, Kelaaa. Thorough but concise.
Good review. They seem pretty cool.
Love that you did chores with them! Thanks for the review!
Awesome review! I hope you can forgive me for accidentally voting "useful" and not extremely useful. I'm having some issues with voting on eden. I can't even vote on polls right now without the check boxes going insane. I'll get back to voting on some reviews for you later when this problem is fixed
Nice. Exercises with rewards.
Bit worried about the size of these..
thanks for the review!