This was my first experience with kegel balls and I wasn't quite sure where to start, but the reviews didn't seem to do anything for me at all. I don't know if I'm just not using them right or what, but they just didn't do anything. I dislike how far apart the beads are, though the size is fine. They weren't quite as weighted as I would have liked.

The packaging is alright; the exerciser is within a box much larger than I believe is necessary. When you open the box, there are no tips or instructions, but only a plastic bag containing the kegel balls. I washed them and got right to it, but my first issue was with the distance between beads,; it made things difficult...but I didn't feel comfortable using loose beads yet.

I like the material because it was comfortable, easy to insert and remove as well as to clean (I used water-based lube/; ilicone lube is a no-no with this exerciser), but all in all, I'm just not impressed. I inserted them and squeezed and what not; I even kept them in when I did chores around the house, but I didn't even really notice.

I do plan on trying a different kegel toy later on, but it won't be in this style again. (I've got my eye on a nice glass one that, sadly, is currently out of stock.)

I believe these would be more productive if the balls were more weighted or maybe a heavier material within the silicone strings/holders.

I don't know that I would necessarily recommend these for kegel beginners because I was hoping for something that came with tips or instructions, but all in all, this is not a terrible product. I will try to come back to them another day, but for now, they will just occupy space at my bedside table.

This just isn't the right exerciser for me.