I bought these beads to help me feel more comfortable with anal play, and they did the job! The gradual increase in size is great for beginners. They are good for enjoying alone, or for helping relax the muscles a little before more anal play. They are not safe to leave in without supervision, as the pull ring is not a good base at all. I had them during vaginal sex, and the beads gradually slipped in deeper until the pull ring almost was lost inside me. It did feel great to have my partner pull them out during my orgasm, though.

There is a strong chemical smell straight out of the package, which was a turn-off. After use and washing, the smell goes away. The beads are smooth and firm, and the strand is flexible.

I have the blue beads, and they are a very pretty shade. They're also translucent. As far as size goes, even the biggest bead will be comfortable for most beginners. Now that I have become more comfortable with anal play by using this product, I'm looking forward to trying bigger anal toys. Since the strand is flexible, it is easy to stick in the corner of a packed suitcase for anal adventures away from home.

These anal beads were my introduction to anal play. I think that they do a perfect job of helping one ease into that area exploration.

I easily washed these beads with soap and water. I used water-based lubricant, which worked well. They can also be used with silicone-based lubricants. I keep them in a drawer, but I like to rinse off with water before using them.