If you are a highly sensitive person, or an absolute beginner that has a very low threshold for pain or sensations, this would be the best option for you in terms of anal beads. Many of the beads were way too small to feel and the bigger ones did not give a huge amount of sensation, but I am a person that is not overly sensitive and I can take some pain. I purchased these beads because I have never used any type of anal beads and I was leaning towards being cautious.

My partner used them on me and it was all of 5 minutes before we moved onto my anal plugs.

This is truly on the bottom of the ruler for beginners. If I could use an example, it would be teaching someone English and starting with the alphabet.

So, veterans, people who can withstand stretching/sensations, or need a lot of stimulation, this is NOT the toy for you.

When I first opened the package, I did not get a chemical or factory smell. The beads were smooth all around as I was concerned on whether or not the edges where the beads molded together were rough. The beads did not feel overly squishy, or plushy. They were smooth and mildly soft, and the best example that I could use would be one of those bounce balls that you get from a vending machine outside of a big box store.

You could easily use these in the tub/pool/shower as they are waterproof. However, since they are jelly material, they are porous. I find a problem when using porous anal toys as it makes it impossible to keep the toy germ-free and sanitary, despite it washing off easily.

Great for beginners, it is a simple and straightforward design. Yet because it is simple, it is not discreet - what else would you use beads with a loop on the end for? It is very easy to store though as it is partially flexible. You can travel with this item because it is small and light weight.

In terms of performance, it was boring and weak. Once again, it is incredibly easy to use because it is a beginner's toy, but there wasn't any "pa-zow", no zing, nothing but anal beads. There are no bells and whistles. As I stated above, the toy was used for 5 minutes before we moved onto something else.

This toy is VERY easy to clean. Use your favorite toy cleaner or run under some hot water with antibacterial soap. The jelly material that this is made out of, from my use, did not cause any issues with how I take care of all my toys. I make sure I buy products that are easy to clean and that react well with all types of lubricants. Unfortunately, this time, no matter how well it washes, it can't be fully sanitized because the material is porous.

The packaging from the manufacturer was not discreet. It came in a hard plastic covering with anal beads printed right on the cardboard within the plastic. There were no instructions, and while I feel this product is VERY simple and self-explanatory because it is a beginner's object, some tips for use and care should have been included.

Once again, GREAT for BEGINNERS and highly sensitive people. Veterans of anal play and those with high thresholds, move on.

My partner was not impressed and neither was I, but it did help us pick out better anal toys for the future.