I bought these to see if I'd find the courage to use them, before investing in a more expensive option. I'm extremely paranoid about my privacy when using sex toys, so I feared I'd never be able to use any kind of vaginal balls without stressing out the entire time. These let me test my own comfort limits before making another purchase, and they served that purpose well enough. They're serviceable Kegel exercisers, and whether they'll provide any kind of a naughty thrill if used in public depends more on the user's feelings on the matter than on the actual function of the product. What they won't do is directly cause an orgasm -- if you want that kind of toy, buy a remote control egg or some kind of strap-on vibrator.

The balls are hard, smooth plastic, with a nylon cord. They don't have any particular odor, and they feel intriguingly heavy in your hand. The inner ball is metal of some kind, and it makes quite a bit of noise rolling around inside the plastic, which is muffled sufficiently once the balls are inserted. The noise issue arises in storage and transportation situations, rather than when in use.

I found the size to be perfect - just big enough to feel, but small enough to be relatively comfortable and possible to ignore when necessary. I could have done without the nylon cord, which I found mildly annoying. I suspected that the cord would annoy me, so now I know for sure, and that will help guide my next purchase.

The seam on the plastic balls is visible, so I suspect they'd come apart if dropped on a hard surface, and I don't expect them to last for years.

While using these wasn't particularly thrilling in a physical sense, they did perform as I expected, and they did make their presence known with mild sensations as I moved throughout the day. They were never painful or uncomfortable, and now I can make an informed decision about my next purchase.

Overall, I'm not going to recommend these balls over other products of their type, because those made from better materials will almost certainly last longer, and the nylon cord is a deterrent, but I will give them a limited recommendation if you want to do a little experimenting before deciding between Smart Balls and Luna Beads, or if, like me, you're just curious about whether or not this type of product is something you will use.

I rinsed these thoroughly in hot water before cleaning them with toy cleaner, because I was particularly concerned with making sure the nylon cord was clean. They fit nicely into a small satin drawstring bag from the free trade store, so they'd be very easy to store discreetly. If found, they might pass as cheap meditation balls.

My biggest complaint with most California Exotics products is the packaging, which tends to feature scantily clad models. That was the case with this package, although due to its size it was easier to throw away than some, and the plastic portion could at least be recycled.

Since price is a significant factor in this review, I'd like to note that I paid four dollars for these balls in a sale bin at an adult store, and did not buy them at full retail. Not that the price at edenfantasys.com is bad, and of course there are plenty of ways to get a discount on this site.