The Tantus silicone beads|Anal Beads: Silicone beads by Tantus arrived to us in pleasant packaging--the clear box that encased it was tantalizing but tasteful. I was quite excited to try these new beads out. I have the X-10 Silicone Beads|Anal Beads: Silicone X-10 beads, which are great for starting out with anal play, but I was looking for something with a bit more kick. And that’s what they delivered—unlike the X-10, which tapers from a small ball to the largest ball with a 1 inch diameter, Tantus’s silicone beads have one beginning bead with a .75 inch diameter immediately followed by spheres of 1 inch diameter. For those of you who are just getting comfortable with anal play, let me assure you that this is a big (and welcome!) difference. Also, these beads have a base, which to me is super important with anal toys|Anal Toys: Anal Beads—the ring on the X-10 has led to scary times with me that a flared base could have prevented.

Part of what I look for with anal toys|Sex Toys: Anal Toys is their construction and the material from which they are made. These are made of silicone, which is quite superior to most other toy materials out there. Unlike jelly, it isn’t porous, so it doesn’t collect germs to hang around even after I’ve cleaned it. Silicone is boilable and dishwasher safe [Editor's note; top shelf with no soap!], so it’s easy to completely disinfect, which to me is really important in anal toys|Anal Toys: Dildos for Prostate and G-spot, particularly if they’re going to be shared. They’re flexible and soft, unlike plastic, and they warm to body temperature quickly. Tantus is a brand that consistently delivers with toys, too, I’ve noticed—their construction was well-done, with a totally smooth surface.

These beads were absolutely delicious inside my body. The sensation of insertion and removal was something that, unlike a butt plug|Butt plugs: Tristan by Vixen Creations, happened six times with each bead. Inside, they feel wonderful, each separate ball providing different points of pressure against my anus. I love using a bullet for clitoral stimulation while these beads are being used and removing them as I build to an orgasm. These are also great paired with vaginal penetration. The length of the probe is not as scary as it looks, and it’s something I would recommend for those looking to step up their anal play gradually.

Overall, I think that these are a wonderful addition to my anal toy collection, and I would recommend them to anyone looking to expand from their beginner anal toys|Anal Sex Toys: Anal Beads & Butt plugs.