This was the first anal beads type toy I ever bought.

The beads are firm and smooth, and it's pretty nice for a $10 toy. They feel great going in, but can sometimes feel a bit odd on the way out, because of the shape. I had them in blue and they lasted for about 2 years before the material began to degrade and they had to be thrown away. They got a lot of use when first purchased and were great for "opening the door" to anal play, but after a while, you outgrow them. After about six months, I wanted to try a lot more dynamic anal toys. On the plus side though, this toy did not detract from me wanting to keep exploring anal play.

The handle is a little thin and there were times were I felt that you couldn't do a lot of stroking or in/out play with it, because it wasn't a really solid feel. My partner at the time felt the same way too. You have to be a little gentle with this toy, it's not really made for rough play. Compared to larger rounder/heavier beads these are hard to feel. Once they're in, that's pretty much it! So I'd say if you're the nervous type for anal play this might be a good toy to start with, since it doesn't overwhelm your senses!

Cleaning is pretty straight-forward. Mild soap and warm water, then let them dry out. The shine does wear off after a couple of washes, so they get a bit of a haze quickly. Lube with this toy is best when using a water-based. The Gel types of lube are a bit too thick and tended to glob-up on the toy at the top of the beads, where the dents are, and it's not an easy wash off. Stick with water-based lubes and you'll be just fine though!

For my fellow camgirls:
This is a good toy to use on cam, especially on days you aren't up for doing heavy anal play. It's blue and purple are nice contrasts to skin tone and it looks REALLY great in photos and video. You can leave it in, and even use two at the same time to insert. Downside is cleaning; upside is great display.

Overall, it's a decent toy for someone who's nervous or shy about anal. It's also great to use for dirty pictures or videos since it's colors are high contrast and the shape makes for a really great pic.