Ben Wa balls are designed to strengthen the muscles in the walls of the vagina. As Kegel exercisers, they help with pelvic muscle control and can make sex more pleasurable. These Fetish Fantasy Ben Wa balls are made of body-safe black glass. Because these are completely discreet, you can use them anywhere and anytime. The great thing about Kegel exercises is that you can do them all the time without anyone else knowing, which is kind of a sexy little secret.

While these didn't work so well for me as Kegel exercisers, they are also nice to use in addition to clitoral stimulation. They gave me a slightly full feeling inside that complemented external stimulation in a pleasurable way. With a little creativity, it's easy to think of other situations that might benefit from having a little something extra in your vagina. This might be a no-brainer, but Ben Wa balls should only be put in the vagina. Do not use them anally, because you would probably have to go to the emergency room to retrieve them.

These Ben Wa balls are made of borosilicate glass, which is completely non-porous and designed to break into large pieces if it does happen to break. This material rates a 10 out of 10 on the EdenFantasys safety scale because it can be completely sterilized.

The balls feel just like marbles, rock-hard and slightly weighted-feeling. They're small enough and smooth enough that I didn't need lubricant to insert them, but if you think you do need lube, a small dot will be plenty.

I think these are really classy-looking. The black glass is a nice touch on what would otherwise be a nondescript ball. Because they are glass, these Ben Wa balls are discreet in that they are indistinguishable from marbles. You could probably leave them out in any sort of room decor and it would be unlikely that anyone would think they were for vaginal exercise. The discreet size and look also make these suitable for travel.

The size of these Ben Wa balls is not intimidating at all, and possibly not very effective for exercising your muscles. I got the 1 1/4" diameter size, and could not feel them inside me, even when I was moving around, sitting down, etc. On the other hand, the small size makes them easy to insert and remove, though I did have to squat to get them out.

Here is a size comparison shot next to a quarter:

These really did not work for me as intended. I couldn't feel them moving around or exercising my muscles at all. Maybe over time and with longer use, they will have a strengthening effect on me, but I think my body's lack of response to these means my muscles are already fairly tight and toned. It would be nice if these were offered in more sizes so I could try and see if a different size or weight worked better for me.

I tried masturbating with the Ben Wa balls inside me, and it was nice to give my vagina something to work on while I was stimulating my clit. The feeling of clenching around the balls was pleasant, and it felt different from having dildos or fingers inside. I think receiving oral with these would also be enjoyable.

Inserting and removing the balls was not a problem for me, but I see how it could be a drawback for some people. There is no retrieval cord with these, so you have to be comfortable reaching inside yourself and hooking your finger around the back of the ball to get it out. Sometimes vaginas also have a tendency for small objects to migrate up toward the cervix. Again, a certain level of comfort with your own body is important to be able to use these effectively.

Being made of glass, these are very easy to clean. Soap and water or a cleaning wipe are sufficient to clean these Ben Wa balls; boiling, or a run through the dishwasher, will sanitize them. Glass is also compatible with any type of lubricant. The balls can be stored in the aforementioned included pouch. This pouch is made of a soft, thick fabric with a drawstring, and has a sewn divider to keep the balls from knocking into each other.

The packaging would maybe be more discreet if it didn't have the word FETISH in all caps on the front of the box. Oh well. Just make sure to open it away from prying eyes if you're concerned about discretion.



Other than that, the packaging is fairly minimal and is just the box, the balls, some padding, and a little pouch with a divider sewn in the middle. The pouch works very well for storage. I really tried hard to avoid making embarrassing "ball sack" jokes here.