These ben wa balls are not for beginners. This product is worth the challenge though. They have a good, solid weight in your hand. I am still amazed by how heavy they are every time I pick them up. Packaging is what I expected - same as the featured photo. I tossed the sheer purple pouch they came in.

Metal toys retain heat well, so warm them in your hand if you can't stand the cold. Another thing I love about metal toys is how safe they are. You can boil them, wash them with diluted bleach, wash them with soap and water, or throw them in the dishwasher. For lubricant, you can also your water, oil, or silicon based products.

Upon the first insertion, the balls pinched my skin. It was really unpleasant! I tried to shower with them in and one dove into the water prompting my roommate to poke her head in and ask if I was ok. Those suckers are loud when they fall. Once I put on panties, I didn't have the issue of the loud plunking sound when one of the balls fell out. It was fun to go about my business at home with the balls constantly stimulating me. The longer I wear them, the more wet I get. As a result, they slip out easier. I'm not sure if I am bold enough to wear them out of the house yet. I would be mortified if they some how slipped out in public. If this is your first time using ben wa balls, I highly suggest starting with balls that are encased in silicon and connected to each other. You should definitely work your way up to these, because they're beautiful and you can't beat how safe the material is for your body.