I avoided anal toys for the longest time and finally decided to give them a try. This is a great choice for those who are hesitant about sliding something up their love hole and making their rectums ripple with pleasure! While many anal toys seem huge, the size of the love beads at the tip are sufficiently small and easily inserted by anyone wishing to explore the area past their sphincter. Just as great is that the size of the beads slowly increases in size allowing users to explore their back doors without exceeding their comfort level or being worried if the toy will be too large to handle.

As a rule, I enjoy anal play when I can spread wide, with a towel under me (as a lot of lube is generally needed and can be messy), to explore my nether regions - usually while I also jack off. It's fun to play with that magic spot between my balls and my hole - the perineum - to get warmed up before I insert something up my manhole. With the Love Beads, I make sure it is coated with lots of lube and gently ease it in. That feels so good that it'll often make my member spring to action. Once inside at a comfortable depth, I press the vibrator button and savor the sensations at the same time I choke my chicken. Oh . . . It feels so good!

This anal toy is made from silicone, which is very smooth and has a silky feeling to it (at least when holding it in my hand). Fortunately, this toy is very well-made, and there are no seams to catch on delicate parts. There is no perceptible smell or taste; however, tasting the Love Beads is not recommended after use!

When lube is applied, it easily slides into my hole, and the beads feel great as they ripple up my anus. As the toy is made from progressively larger beads, the area between them seems to hold a bit of lube making insertion rather easy. It's also fairly easy to slide it in or out during use to satisfy my personal comfort level.

I am exceptionally pleased with the design of the Love Beads; it is really perfect for anal play! Perhaps the most difficult part is making sure that the first bead enters my hole at the beginning of the session. The first few beads are quite small, and yet they are sturdy enough to insert. For me, my biggest concern is that I have to place a towel underneath as lube can be messy. Once inside, I'm not as concerned and focus instead on the feelings generated by the vibrations while enjoying my penis at the same time. When the deed is done, the toy is also easy to remove, as the ring at the end makes the process very simple.

The only other part, other than the toy itself, is a bullet that is inserted into the back end (of the toy, and not yours)! The bullet is turned on by simply pressing a button. Each press of the button then causes the bullet to cycle through different patterns. I particularly like the fact that there are ten different patterns! Changing them during use allows me to extend my session - some make me want to ejaculate immediately, and others are more subtle. By exploring these slowly, it's possible to enjoy at least 20 to 30 minutes of anal fun! To shut off the bullet, simply hold the button down for several seconds, and the vibrations will stop.

During use, only water-based lubes should be used. Also, silicone is easy to clean. I generally run mine through hot water to clean thoroughly. For those who don't mind, it may also be boiled (personally, I'm not into butt broth) or run through the dishwasher (again, not something I will do). As the toy is also rather small, it is easily stored in a discreet place.

There's not much to say about the packaging other than it came in a plastic bag! Fortunately, the Love Beads is a great toy and is easily stored. Of course, it would be good to find something else to store it in, while not in use!