These were my first set of beads for my beginning experience with anal toys. I very much enjoy them, however due to the sheer length, they can be a bit messy. The flexibility of the beads makes insertion slightly difficult, but the slight increase between beads makes taking the next step to a larger size much easier, and much more enjoyable! I've used these for a couple months and have suggested them to friends, who were looking for a start-up anal toy, and they love them!

These are silicone, so using silicone lubricant is not recommended. I did use some anal lube, that also made insertion much easier and increased the level of pleasure, while using them. My girlfriend has also used them, with my help, and she has increased her tolerance dramatically, since she started using these beads! The safety loop on the end works very well and I've never had a scare of losing them inside me or my girlfriend. These are super-safe, however, there is always risk when using anal toys.

Be careful when first starting out with your first anal experience. Go slow, and do not force it! The worst mistake I made was going too big too fast. In addition to these, I recommend an anal trainer-plug style kit, that typically comes with three anal plugs, increasing in length and width. These, in addition to the X-10 beads, made increasing my tolerance and my girlfriend's tolerance, and pleasure from anal play, much more enjoyable.

I live with two other guys and I have had these beads inserted, when hanging out with them, and neither of them could notice! If you live in close proximity to someone or share a bedroom, such as campus dorms, don't be afraid to leave them in while your roommate is with you! They will never know and it will make your play that much more enjoyable to you!