I must admit that I was concerned for my husband's sanity when he wanted this item, but we got it anyway and I am glad. When we unpacked it, my first thought was that it was very soft and stretchy as promised, but seemed like it wouldn't last long. After sending it to battle, my opinion has changed. It is well made and doesn't seem like it will wear out easily at all.

The first time my husband tried to put it on, he didn't use enough lube and several of the beads popped out. For best performance, you have to be generous with the lube! Not only does it make it easier to get on, but we found that it also helps prevent the beads from popping out. Once we were all set up, I was worried that it might be uncomfortable even though it is quite soft. I was wrong! It slid some, but not much considering it was pretty stretched for my husband to wear it. He never said it was uncomfortable to him or that it needed adjusting and it really does provide a nice sensation for me. Without the beads, I would not have been so impressed, but the beads provide extra texture that is firm and pleasurable.

There are lots of questions about the beads being able to pop out, like how to prevent bacteria, for example. I washed the sleeve itself with the beads popped out and turned it inside out to ensure that all the spaces were nice and clean, then let it air dry. For the beads, I swished them around in a solution of toy cleaner and water in a jar (then changed out the solution and did it again,) then rinsed them with rubbing alcohol to make sure all the water would dry. Always allow all the parts to dry completely before putting them back together and putting them away. So far, so good!