These Glass Ben Wa Balls by Topco Sales are a pretty and inexpensive way to get the strong Kegels that we all so desire. But buyer beware that these are intended as Kegel exercisers--that's it. They are made for vaginal insertion only, and designed to give your lady muscles a healthy work out to get that sexy tight feeling. So while it's a major turn-on to walk around with these babies in and no one the wiser, don't expect them to induce mind-blowing orgasms.

That said, these really are lovely little Ben Wa balls... and I do mean little! These are best suited for someone with previous experience using vaginal balls as the beginner may have a hard time getting them out. They can be used at any time, really, as you can wear them without worry of anyone knowing they're there. There are no strings to worry about hiding (which may actually be a drawback for some users), and no sound to deal with, making these just your dirty little secret.

However, be prepared to work a little bit to be able to comfortably use these.

These ben wa balls are made of pyrex glass, meaning that they are smooth to the touch but extremely hard. It also means that they do not have any noticeable smell (or taste, though these aren't exactly the type of toy you'd want to be putting in your mouth anyway). However, even as a glass beginner, I did not find them to be difficult to use (material-wise, at least). The smooth texture does not add any stimulation, but these are strictly meant as exercise tools, so I didn't find that to be a problem at all. These are ideal for use by anyone interested in ben wa balls, so long as they are comfortable with the size.

These definitely get an A for overall design and presentation. They are probably one of the cutest vaginal exercisers on the market. Each ben wa ball features a small yellow and green flower design inside of the glass, so you get a smooth surface and visual appeal.

The shape and size resemble that of a shooter marble (the larger ones). While this makes them incredibly easy to insert, the size may be a bit too small for most users to comfortably use as it has, in my experience, made them more difficult to remove. The flip side of this is that the small size may be suited for users in the beginner range who are simply looking to strengthen their Kegels and don't necessarily need the tightening benefits as well. Because of this dilemma, I recommend that users carefully consider which is more important-- size or ease of removal.

The box that these come in is small enough to travel with, and outwardly appears to be a jewelry box. While it may be hard to explain exactly why you have what appears to be two high-quality marbles in a case, as long as the box remains closed, these are very discreet.

While the design is great, the overall performance is only okay. Since these were actually my first pair of ben wa balls, I was relieved to find that insertion was very easy. In retrospect, it was perhaps too easy. Though these are small enough for people who prefer to use toys in the beginner range, they are better suited for someone used to removing loose ben wa balls. Without a string to make removal easier, I found that it took over ten minutes of trying to relax my muscles, gentle pushing, and some prodding around in there to finally get the first one out. The second one took less time, but it was still a hassle.

There is also the fact that these are not very weighted. Not only could I barely feel them, but as I discovered upon attempting to remove them, they tend to travel upwards a bit.

Pyrex glass is the best glass used in toy manufacturing. It can withstand greater temperature changes and is more resistant to chipping than other types of glass. Pyrex glass is also non-porous and hypoallergenic, as well as phthalates-free, making it one of the safest materials. As a result, cleaning these is a breeze; simply wipe them down with antibacterial soap and hot water or use your favorite toy cleaner. Glass is also compatible with all lubes. After clean up, simply return these to their case and tuck them away.

These came in their container and in plastic packaging. On the whole, I think the plastic packaging is unnecessary and actually cheapened the overall appearance. However, the actual little velveteen and satin-y case is adorable and the perfect storage. As I previously mentioned, it is discreet enough to pass as a jewelry box as long as it remains unopened. It also makes a cute little gift box!