I anxiously awaited the arrival of my new purchase. Finally it came, but unfortunately I had to put their use on hold until the next day - didn't want to go to work the first day with these things in me without a trial run! When I opened the package I was a bit tentative about their size. The other reviews don't lie, the Smartballs are not small. In fact, I didn't think they would fit. They have a nice weight to them, and when I hold them in my hand and shake I can feel and barely hear the smaller balls inside. They are smooth and velvety to the touch. The removal band doesn't look like much but it is strong and sturdy. I pulled and stretched, and the band held up perfectly. After a complete inspection and reading of instructions I was still a little nervous about their size...

Determined to give it my all or to take it all, I readied up with my lube and laid on my back, knees apart. Despite the flashing image of being at the Ob-Gyn, I forged ahead. Using the easy in finger hollow, I griped the Smartballs, dabbed on some lube, and began to insert them into my vagina. As I continued with inserting the Smartballs it was an odd sensation - not exactly uncomfortable and no pain, but definitely odd. After one of the "balls" was fully in I took a break just to see how it felt. I gave a gentle tug to the removal band and felt some resistance. The one inserted ball was noticeable but again, not uncomfortable. I continued on. The second ball was a little more difficult to insert. Since there is a gap between the balls the flexibility in the middle made it a bit harder to angle the balls correctly for insertion. I found the key is to completely relax, which takes me some time, and to go slowly. However, once the second ball was inserted it took a little manipulation to adjust the ball so it wouldn't feel like it was going to fall out. The fit was tight, but after a few preliminary movements I decided the Smartballs were not going to come out or be painful.

Ecstatic over my (not so small) victory, I decided to do some daily house chores, as suggested. I am happy to report that all of my chores were quite enjoyable. Transporting laundry up and down the stairs had never been so fun. I had a heightened sense of every movement and just knowing that I had the Smartballs in without my boyfriend and roommate knowing, had me grinning to myself. I felt naughty and sexy with them, and they were a great reminder to do my Kegel exercises. After about 10-15 minutes of wearing it was time to remove the Smartballs. I opted for a standing position, one leg propped up (think Captain Morgan). Like the insertion, removal takes some time and patience. After slowly pulling on the removal band the first ball comes out with a pop, followed shortly by the second ball. Not an uncomfortable experience, but odd and takes some getting used to.

The Smartballs worked as a great reminder to do the Kegels but I am unsure about how effective they are in strengthening the PC muscles on their own. I would love to think that just using these on a regular basis I will get super strong PC muscles and have more intense orgasms. Unfortunately, it is hard to tell right off. On the plus side, I found them to be incredibly arousing. When I removed them I was so wet and turned on! I surprised my partner with jumping on him with just a good deep kiss and some groping and then straight to the main event! I will do my best with a follow up review, hopefully with some additional information on strengthening my PC muscles and of course, more intense orgasms.