As a beginner or expert in anal play, these beads are WONDERFUL! They are on the larger side, but with lube, anyone could use them. For solo play or couple, male or female, these beads are sure to be very exciting. Alone, a female can also train her vaginal muscles, as the beads are very versatile.

I do suggest taking it slow with these if you are a beginner. A little bit of previous experience would be helpful, however this would be the perfect training tool! Perhaps better than a butt plug in some cases, you can take one bead or four! The choice is completely yours, and when you're ready, you can take more. In some cases this would be better than buying different sized plugs.

I would have liked if the toy had a different type of cord to pull, and if the beads were closer together. These are very minor issues that I have, as they are still amazing for my first set of beads.

Good versus bad, these beads were great for the price. With proper cleaning and storage, they will be sure to stay nice and functional. A fun way to spice things up in the bedroom, you will not be disappointed.

Out of the box there is no smell or taste. The beads themselves are hard, while the cord is soft and comfortable. Being made of plastic, there are different sensations. If you keep them in a warm place, they will be warm. The same goes for cool or cold. With a texture that is so hard, perhaps a beginner would not like them. They are hard plastic, so they offer no give, forcing you to stretch a bit. They are very smooth, so there are no surprises when inserted and pulled out.

At first they may not be comfortable because of their material but once an individual gets used to them, the pleasure and fun increases.

I do very much like the design, with one exception. As stated before, I would like if the cord between the beads was shorter. This is based on my personal preference though. At first the beads may seem a little big, but after a couple of uses they are perfect, making them perfect for average users. They may be a little bit big for beginners, but if you're ready for it, go for it.

The use of these beads is pretty straight forward, and they do function like they are supposed to. The toy does not have a realistic look, but has a pretty purple and swirled look; very feminine for us female users. The color is also a nice contrast to any color skin.

This toy is not discreet at all, and there is no way to make it look discreet. As far as travel goes, if they are tucked in a little fabric bag, they could travel easily. However, the beads will clink together, and sound as such.

The best part about this toy is how easy it is to use. With lube, the balls will push right in, as slow or as fast as you'd like. They are easy to get used to if you're intimidated by the size, and you can put in as many [or as few] beads as you want.

Again, if the cord was shorter, I would love this toy even more. I do not really know why I would like this, except that it would be nice to be able to pull them out in less time, but still slowly.

One of the best things about this toy is maintenance! I simply soak mine in hot water and let them dry; sanitizing them and making them clean. Then I plop them in my box with my other toys. All of them are then clean and dry, and in a safe place away from peeking eyes.

Any type of lube can be used with these. I just use a water based lube. I find a simple water based lube works very well, and I don't feel the need to apply more once I apply it the first time. Depending on how you use it, an anal lube might be better, but it's completely up to you.

The toy comes in a plastic package, which cannot be used for anything besides this toy. The packaging is not discreet. It does not come with instructions. However, this toy is pretty straight forward, and not many instructions are needed.