Well, I have mixed opinions this item. It wasn't what I had hoped for, but it also wasn't as bad as the other review had me think it might be. But to start at the beginning:The thong comes in a nice box that give what instructions are needed. Because of the other review, I wasn't too hopeful of how wearing this would be. But I found that it wasn't nearly that bad. The sizing chart appears to be accurate, since it fit just fine and I didn't have to adjust it any. I had thought that it could be some fun in foreplay just wearing it, but I couldn't really tell it was there at all.

When my husband and I started to have sex I was on top. In this position, I couldn't get an angle to really take advantage of the beads. Later we switched to me on bottom. This angle worked better, but still nothing to get real excited about. My husband said that he couldn't really feel anything, so for a bit we tried to pull the beads tighter. That allowed him to feel something, but got really uncomfortable for me. In the end the beads made me orgasm a bit sooner and a little more intensely, but overall not really worth the effort.

The material is black elastic and plastic beads. I was ready to have to work the elastic some but found that it wasn't that uncomfortable. Being that you are to wear it during sex, it is more than likely to get messy. Elastic can be washed in a normal washer--not on hot--and then let air dry. The beads could be cleaned this way too. Or you can hand wash with antibacterial soap. If you hand wash, make sure to go over all the beads. Again, since this is worn during sex, water, oil, and silicone lubricants can all be used without affecting the thong. I guess technically this item could be shared, but unless the girls are all about the same shape, it might be best to get one for each.

A couple of more specific points. I found that the back rivet managed to be right in my butt crack and a bit uncomfortable until I adjusted it some. I also found a small problem with the beads. Since they are strung on elastic there is give and stretch which is great and horrible. I found that the beads had a tendency to pinch on skin that was really sensitive. Not very fun. It was never enough to have to stop and fix it, but enough to be a bit distracting.

Well, after much reluctance to try this again, I can say that my opinion did not change from my first review. This is something that will be leaving the toy collection as soon as I get around to it.