These beads are ok for what they are. Although the typical smell for the jelly material didn't seem as bothersome this time, I just don't think I'm ever going to like this material, especially for anal play. The drag is just not pleasurable for me and it makes insertion tricky. Not enough lube results in the same sorts of frustrations as too much lube. There really doesn't seem to be a right amount. Insertion didn't hurt, per se, but it didn't feel great, either. I personally want anal toys to feel good during insertion as well as during use/removal.

The other disappointment I ran into is the advertised "two sizes" of beads. There definitely are two sizes, but they aren't really spaced in a way that would allow you to use both sizes at the same time. It's really one or the other. So while the beads do in fact have two sizes, to me it seems pointless. It might improve the toy to just have one size and make the length something that would be easier to handle for solo or partner play.

While I don't find the beads to be a horrible toy, I don't think I'll be adding them to a collection of toys to use again anytime soon. There are definitely better options out there and on this website. I am not even sure what experience level to recommend these for. My suggestions would be to research material choices carefully. If you want something that is going to slide or slip easily, these are not the right beads for you. Some people out there may enjoy friction and drag, in which case perhaps this jelly material would work well. Basically just know the product you are buying, make sure the material and sizing is right, and you could avoid a "so-so" experience.