I think the best situation to use the Smartballs is when you're amongst people. Personally, it gives me a kick to know I've got something going on that no one knows about– unless I want them to know. A more advanced date might also be nice for them, letting the information slip while you're having drinks. I even like to wear them while I vacuum the house, just makes the whole boring process of vacuuming a little titillating.

I think the pull-back-string is a nice feature, although the place where it meets the first ball can get a little uncomfortable when they lie low. This happens to me every time I wear them. After awhile they start sliding out, possibly because my muscles tire. I know if I consciously engage my vaginal muscles, I push the balls out. Short of having to crouch down behind a car to readjust them when walking your dog, they stay in nicely even if only one is still actually inside of you. That's good. Next I will get the Teneo Uno and see if that's different– maybe there is not enough space inside of me? I doubt that, since they fit snugly once I got them arranged inside. Or is it the tiring muscle?

These are certainly travel friendly but I doubt you'd get through airport security with them smoothly. I don't have the balls to try. Whatever is inside each ball and moves gives you sweet swinging vibrations inside when you walk. Although it doesn't physically stimulate and excite me, it reminds me that I'm a woman and my body can have a lot of fun– that's what does it for me here.

They don't smell, I love that. Nothing worse than if something reeks of cheap plastic, gets banned from the toy drawer. I like their ridges although I can't feel those inside of me. The texture is excellent for beginners, it's approachable and feels smooth and soft. Make no mistake, though, the balls are hard. The connection between the two balls is flexible, so after I push one in the connection molds into a V shape to accommodate their location together inside of me.

The black/white version strikes me as much more stylish, I have the pink one. Bought it some four years ago, though. With stronger confidence now I'd likely go for the less girly one. It's a plus that their whole shape is one molded, flexible sheath.

What's best is that something inside of them moves– like those balls you roll around in your hand to make a sound. [Or, is that not what those are for? Do they not belong on my bookshelf?]

Great also: they need no batteries! And they're silent. Not so great is the string, but only because I'm comfortable reaching into my vagina and pulling them out– not everyone might be.

I only wash them with soapy water when I'm done with them, but I hear they're dishwasher and boiling proof as well. I never use them with lube, they just slide in without so I can't comment on that. I would probably recommend not using too much, though, else you'll have it dripping out of you which might kill the whole 'discreet' angle.

They're packaged nicely, visible through a clear window. The box is nothing but initial packaging, though. I wouldn't use it as a storage box. But with a bow around it, it makes for a racy gift box.

Since I'm in a sexual drought right now, these help me still feel womanly without masturbating every day.