Having gone through childbirth, I decided to purchase the LELO Luna Beads to help get my Kegel muscles back in shape. This was my first LELO purchase, so I was quite pleased to lift the lid of the little black box to find the beads packaged in a professional manner. Opening the box was much like opening up an iPhone. The Luna beads were packaged and stacked neatly. Behind the case holding the bead system was a 1-Year Warranty/ 10-Year Quality Guarantee, User Manual, and a small sample of LELO personal moisturizer. It is nice to have the comfort of the warranty, as many adult products tend to be more disposable than built to last. The User Manual was a nice touch. This system was not only my first LELO purchase, but my first Kegel exerciser as well. You can imagine my relief when I discovered there was a manual I could read to make sure I was getting everything right. The manual goes over everything as to how to insert the beads into the girdle, how to insert the system, what size weights to start out with, and the list goes on. It seemed to cover every question I had concerning the product.

The system consists of four plastic balls, 2 pink (1oz), and 2 blue (1.3oz). The balls are inserted into a silicone girdle for easy retrieval. You can start with one ball, and work your way up to two. You can also mix weights until you see what works best for you. The girth of the balls is a good size. They are small enough for easy insertion, but big enough to stay comfortably. I'm sure this is different for everyone.

LELO suggests you gradually increase the weight and opt for what feels comfortable. Insertion was easy. The girdle is silicone, so I suggest using a water based lubricant. To my surprise, they are fairly easy to insert without any type of lubrication. Inserting them helped me learn more about how my muscles respond. Once inserted, the beads felt almost like a tampon. I used them first while cleaning around the house. I have always considered myself a rockstar when it comes to the bedroom, so I thought I could handle using both of the heavier weights my first time.

I could not feel anything unless I made a certain movement that made the little weighted ball on the inside move around. It seemed like I could hear it, but my husband said he could not hear anything. The feeling was not erotic like I had hoped, but I wasn't too disappointed. I did purchase the product for Kegel exercise, and not for anything erotic. I kept them in for about 20 minutes and couldn't tell if they had made a difference. The second time I used them, I decided to put them in on my way to the grocery store. My errands ended up being much longer than anticipated and the Luna Beads were inside me for 2 hours. By the time I was able to get home and take them out, my stomach was cramping, much like when I am on my period... they were working.

I suggest working your way up like the Manual suggests, instead of automatically thinking you are a rockstar like I did. I have had the system for a few months, and things appear to be in tip-top shape. My husband has said everything feels like it did before I had a baby. The beads are easy to clean with soap and water. The beads and girdle have not shown any wear and tear. The little black baggie included in the system travels with me everywhere and has not shown the first sign of wear. Overall, I am very happy with the system and would recommend it to any woman wanting to strengthen her pelvic floor.

I suggest inserting the bead system much like you would a tampon. Take time to "push," "pull," and experiment with your muscles. Work your way up to wearing them during a workout. The extra movement could cause them to fall out and keep you from giving the workout your best.