I was pretty skeptical about ben wa balls, but after a friend of mine raved over hers, I decided I should try them. After having three children, I can use a little help in the strengthening department down there, so I took the plunge and bought them.

The balls are very beautifully crafted. They weigh a little more than I had expected. The case is nice enough that I can keep it on my headboard and not have to hide it away like most other sex toys.

These are small enough that they go in easily, and heavy enough that you will absolutely get your kegels in for the day if you do not want them to fall out. On my first try, I was able to walk around with them for about fifteen minutes. I did not get insane, out-of-the-blue orgasms like my friend had, but those fifteen minutes of use left me quite aroused. I was able to keep practicing and increase my times. I also noticed that sex with my husband was better. He even made a comment about it one time, and he had no idea I was using them. That was proof positive for me that these really are good for pelvic exercise! Just like any exercise, it does take time but the results are worth the effort.

And exercise isn't the only thing they can do. I experimented one time with a vibrator with the ben wa balls inside of me. It just so happened that the vibrator pressed a ball onto my g-spot and made for an incredible orgasm! This technique is also really fun with a partner.

Since they are made of such smooth glass, cleaning is a breeze. Run them under some hot water with mild soap and you're done. I let mine air dry to avoid towel fuzzies sticking to them.

As a word of caution, at some point or another they will get stuck. It happens to everybody. I've read stories of women having to go to the emergency room to get a ben wa ball unstuck. The easiest way to get them unstuck is to relax. Try squatting down or jumping. And if that doesn't work, try a warm shower.

I can't say that I have ever had an orgasm from the ben wa balls alone. I've come close before, but that was not the reason I bought them. I bought them hoping to make sex more pleasurable for my husband and I, and that has happened. I really didn't expect to find them so fun to use, I guess that was the bonus!