If you're considering any type of vaginal beads, and you've NEVER used them before (like me), then the Luna pleasure bead system is really perfect for you. I had my eye set on several different sets of beads, but these seemed to be the most beginner-friendly. I was a bit hesitant when I received them. Some reviews stated pinching from the girdle, but this may be due to the various differences in women. I didn't have any problems with these vaginal beads pinching me, thankfully (I was scared). If you are a beginner, I recommend only using these for a limited amount of time to begin with, to avoid causing cramps in your vaginal muscles; just like all muscles, you can overwork them. I noticed the first time I used them. that mine were trying to cramp on me (I wore them while I cooked dinner, for about an hour).

The Luna pleasure beads are a set of 4 round and firm beads. They include a silicone girdle, so you can place two of them inside at a time and remove them easily. They are a clearish blue and pink color, with small metal balls inside of them that move around inside creating a vibrational effect when you move. Be sure to use a non-silicone cleaning product on the silicone girdle, as to not make it sticky-feeling. If you decide to use lubrication, be sure that it is non-silicone also unless you are using the beads without the girdle. They have virtually no scent, so no worries about a stinky vagina or hands.

The beads themselves are round, and the girdle is kind of like a figure 8 shape. One of each weight (1 oz. and 1.3 oz) has a string attached, making it easier to remove them. I think these beads are the prefect size and shape. You can mix it up if you want to give your vagina a different workout each time. You can use one blue ball and one pink ball together; they fit nicely in the girdle and nicely in your vagina either together or alone. Be sure to only use one stringed bead though, no need to use both of them at once. They come with a small black suede bag, so you can travel with them without anyone knowing you have them. Although fitting all of them and the girdle in the bag at once is a tight fit, it works. You can wear these beads ANYWHERE and no one will be the wiser. Their size makes them easy enough to insert, although I recommend using lube the first time just to make sure you are fully comfortable.

My favorite part about these beads is that you can wear one of them or two with or without the girdle, varying your exercises and pleasure possibilities. Although I didn't feel a whole lot of pleasure from the beads, it didn't make me hate them. I purchased them mostly for the kegel benefits and the pleasure would have just been a plus. Although I did notice some vibrations, it wasn't intense or knock-me-to-my-knees intense, although that would've been awesome. But every woman is different, so they may be more pleasurable to you than they were for me.

The Luna pleasure beads are so very easy to take care of. Be sure to clean them before you use them the first time. Make sure to use a non-silicone cleaner on the silicone girdle (worth repeating, sorry). You can use just plain soap and water, but if you have some of those fancy toy cleaners, they should work just as well, if not better. And of course, ALWAYS clean them after use before putting them back in their little black bag. They come with a white box with LELO on it which you "could" leave out if you don't have nosy friends or family. If you like using lube before inserting them, again use non-silicone lube if you're using the girdle; without the girdle, any lube will do.

They came in a box with a picture of the Luna beads on the box, which describes the beads and what their use is. Inside the original package was a white box labeled LELO, which is discreet unless someone knows what kind of company LELO is. The package also includes a small instruction booklet describing how to insert them and position them. The package also included a small packet of personal moisturizer and a card for you to go to LELO's site and register for a warranty. You can store the beads in their pouch or in the little white box, or both.

I'm really glad that I chose the Luna pleasure bead system as my first set of pleasure beads, and I'm sure you will too. They definitely made this purchase a pleasurable one. I was pretty nervous at first when I bought them; I didn't know how well they would "fit" or feel. But, they feel very nice and they don't feel strange while wearing them. But, I will say that they almost feel like they're "falling" out, which is what makes your body almost "grab" them, giving you a nice kegel workout. Although I wish I could feel the vibrations a little better, maybe I will start to notice it more after I've used them longer. They do get the job done though, and for that I am a happy lady.