These beads are fun for anal or vaginal play. From the finger ring to the very end of the string, mine is 17 inches. From the top bead to the bottom bead, it is 12 inches. The description says the entire toy should be only 12 inches. Well,it also said it'd be pink, but they arrived in green. They're also roughly 7/8ths of an inch wide. If you are using these anally make sure they are fully lubricated, and that the first ball has a little extra lube. I say this not because of the size, they are a little smaller than expected, but because of the nylon string. All 5 of the beads fit perfectly and comfortably in both holes. Sometimes they can get a little bunched and tangled if you use them vaginally, so you really have to guide them in well.

I also HIGHLY recommend using separate strings instead of going back and forth, anally and vaginally.

The balls are made out of plastic, as well as the finger ring, and the string is nylon. I previously mentioned putting extra lube on the first ball. Well, that is because after the last knot to keep the ball on, the string sticks out about 3/8ths of an inch. This wouldn't be so bad if the end wasn't extremely rough and sharp. It's like that because you have to melt the end or else the string will start to unravel. I've found out that snipping the very tip off and re-melting it and smoothing it out makes it feel a lot better. Hold a lighter close enough to the string to where it will slightly melt, but will not burn it, and roll it in your fingers to get a smooth end.

The design is just like any other stringed anal beads. I am not a fan of the white string, however. Have you ever seen shit on a string? Yeah, it doesn't clean off too nicely. Stains easily too, even with vaginal use. But that's a lighter stain at least. I'm satisfied with the size, however, with future purchases I will definitely get getting bigger ones. I would call these a medium size, not large. They're very easy to pack up and take any where with you, even in the packaging.

They're $5 anal beads, they work exactly how they are supposed to. As long as you fix the very end of these babies, there is nothing wrong with them. I was also pleased with how strong these felt. I know people are worried about beads on strings, but I feel safe with these. When I got them out of the box, I pulled and tugged at them harder than will ever be necessary, and they stayed put.

Cleaning can be a chore with these beads. Since they are nylon and plastic, you can use any type of cleaner. This is how I do it: I have an antibacterial toy cleaner that is really nice, and I pour a little into a cup and set the beads in. I'll let them soak for a minute or tow, and then I'll take them out and clean the inside of the bead (where the string goes through) with a pipe cleaner. It gets out anything that is stuck. After this, I rinse them off and hang them from a tack I have in my wall. I let them dry this way, and then place them back into their plastic package they came in.

If there is any staining, you can take a tooth brush and some oxy-clean to it as long as you wash it again with toy cleaner, or warm soap and water.

Since they're so cheap, you can even just buy a new one after the string gets dingy.

I like them as anal beads, but I like them better as a kegel exerciser. I just put all of the beads in and walk around for a little while. It's kind of fun to put them in and then go out in public. Everyone is looking at you, but they have no idea you're "pleasureably exercising".