Although many women have badmouthed ben-wa balls as 'doing nothing', I have to say I can't agree. The secret to fully enjoying these fun little toys lies not in outright, orgasmic pleasure but in a subtle, building pleasure that can make that final orgasm oh so much more satisfying, as well as prolonging it and making your entire sex life better.

At first, putting in the balls (which was very easy; I used no lube other than my own natural lubrication) was super exciting and I was waiting to see what would happen! When they didn't start clicking together immediately while doing kegels, I was mildly disappointed...then I began walking around. The slight movement while doing kegels really made the sensation more apparent. The subtle nature of the balls mean that it's possible to tease yourself, more or less prolonging masturbation while doing other things without forcing you into orgasm or too close to resist.

When the subtle pleasure began to bother me too much, I finally broke out a little vibrator I keep for clitoral stimulation and oh lord. Although the balls don't do much as a penetration feeling, they really serve to make you hyperaware of your muscles, and every little contraction felt more intense because of the balls shifting inside me.

Now, this is where my enjoyment of the balls started to wear down. Fair enough, orgasming with them in was fantastic, but now I was hesitant to see what would happen once I took them out. Removal wasn't so easy, and it was slightly messy since the balls were now covered in girljuice. I was terrified for a few moments that the balls, which had slid pretty far up inside me. Although it's impossible for them to literally get lost in the vagina, or stuck there, I was terrified for a few moments when I couldn't feel them.

Afterward I was indeed far tighter, and as I used them more often I've gotten better control over my vaginal muscles and it makes sex even more enjoyable for both myself and my boyfriend. I would say this is a great toy for women looking to make sex better or for teasing yourself throughout the day, but if you're looking for a quick toying session or a lot of orgasms, these balls aren't for you.

Being very smooth and made of nonporous Pyrex, these balls are super-easy to clean and feel great to the touch. They don't scrape anything inside the vagina and are very tough to break, so dropping them on the floor once or twice shouldn't hurt them; they're quite sturdy.

Anyone can of course use these; they are fairly small and shouldn't hurt even the most beginner user. They're also pretty to the eye, so you can have them sitting out in plain sight with no problem. Only someone who has a pair herself will recognize them for what they are. ;)

Anyone can of course use these; they are fairly small and shouldn't hurt even the most beginner user. They're also pretty to the eye, so you can have them sitting out in plain sight with no problem. Only someone who has a pair herself will recognize them for what they are. ;)

They also travel very well; since they come in a nice little box, you can pop them anywhere (even in your purse) and carry them with you.

Although not a toy made for straight-up masturbation, Ben-Wa balls do an amazing job for what they're intended to do. I noticed a definite difference in my vaginal muscles and general tightness after just a few uses.

The only thing I didn't like was the difficulty of removal. It was uncomfortable to have to reach inside that far in order to pull the ball down to the point where I could push it out, and it was stressful and a little frightening.

All that's needed to take care of these is a little soap and hot water! Since the glass is slick enough, you don't need more than a little lube to put them in, and they rinse off very easily and are extremely durable. They come in their own cute little box, which is very subtle and even if they're found, it's almost impossible to tell what they're used for. The little flowers inside give an even more subtle touch.

When I got mine, they were very subtly packaged (plain brown box) with nothing but some normal shipping info on the front. I've used the box to sell artwork and there was no sign of where it came from or what they were used for inside or outside of the box.

There were instructions included, but they aren't really necessary. Ben-Wa balls are fairly straightforward!

I would NOT recommend Ben-Wa balls for people who are already very tight. I also have to warn everyone; do NOT try to use these anally! This should be obvious, but because they can get stuck in the anus and not in the vagina, you should never use anything anally that does not have a string you can leave externally available to pull them out.

My boyfriend noticed my new flexibility very quickly, and was very impressed. ;) I was tighter and I did feel a significantly greater amount of pleasure from having used the balls.