The purple anal jelly beads were one of my first two sets of anal beads. However, as an intermediate with anal-experience, I found these beads to be more of a beginner set. I had no problem getting 4-5 beads in the first time, and I'd like there to be a little bit more of a challenge. A nice feature with these beads, though, which I think is great for a beginner, is that there are two different-sized sets of 5 beads. If you try the smaller set of 5 beads, and have no problem, then you can try the larger set of 5 beads. If you have difficulty with the smaller set, you can then work up to the larger set.

Since the these beads are made with "jelly" you have to be mindful not to share these beads. They should be used for your own personal use. They are pretty easy to clean with warm water and a little soap. However, the jelly feel is also nice for a beginner. You may want to try lubrication with them, but I did not need to use any, and enjoyed them the same.

One down side to the jelly beads is that they are connected by the same firmer jelly material, it's almost "stick-like" making it very rigid. If you want something that's more rigid and stiff, you may like a butt plug more, or want to try a butt plug if you like these beads. I prefer a more "string-like" connection between beads, such as in the "power balls." If you are a more advanced anal bead user, these beads are probably not for you.

These beads have an excellent price, however, for someone looking to try anal beads for the first time, or perhaps someone looking to begin experimenting with anal play in general. If you don't like them, then you didn't waste a ton of money. It's not a major investment, but may open the door to new interests and further exploration.