Review: Glass Ben Wa Balls

Posted by Sarahbear on June 29, 2010

Glass Flowers Ben Wa Balls at the Adult Toy Shoppe $12.99

I have a pretty large toy collection. Believe it or not, none of those toys are glass. Nor have I ever tried anything glass. Not for lack of want to or anything, but just because I hadn’t gotten around to it yet. My very first glass toy, that the Adult Toy Shoppe was kind enough to send my way, is a set of gorgeous glass ben wa balls. The set I received are made of a clear glass and have yellow flowers suspended in the center. They’re very, very pretty. They’re about an inch in diameter and they come in their own pretty little storage box.

Ben wa balls are sometimes used as vaginal exercisers. There are many styles available. This particular set, as well as any set that is two separate balls, can be used during sex as well. You can wear them around the house while you’re doing chores and practice your kegels or you can slip them in for a little extra stimulation during masturbation and sex. I wouldn’t wear them out of the house because they’re pretty small and sort of heavy. I’m sure it’s possible for them to fall out.

We tried them during sex and I wasn’t able to tell a huge difference. Chad said the added texture was kind of interesting and felt nice. I enjoyed it more when he used one of them as sort of an extension to his finger, curling it around and pressing the glass ball into my g-spot. Glass is great for temperature play, so it’s fun to chill them in some cold water for a bit before inserting them. You can also warm them by rolling them around in your hands or letting them sit in a bowl of warm water before use. Once they warm up they’ll maintain the temperature and be very comfortable to use.

They’re easy to clean. Just rinse them off with antibacterial soap and water or use a commercial toy cleaner on them. They can be soaked in a 10% bleach solution to sanitize them. Do not put them in your butt. You won’t get them out. In fact, it can be a little bit difficult to remove them from your vagina, so you may need to ask your partner to help or squat and push to help retrieve them. Be gentle and store them in their protective box. They will scratch and chip if they’re not taken care of and if that happens they are not safe to insert. I had to send my first set back to the company because they arrived with a small scratch. They’re a nice set, but glass is something that requires gentler handling.

Overall, they’re a nice addition to most collections. They will help strengthen your kegel muscles and they would be a fun surprise for a partner. Almost as fun as playing ring the penis with your Nuva Ring. If you’re interested in your own set you can pick them and other sex toys up at the Adult Toy Shoppe.

Many thanks to the Adult Toy Shoppe for sending this product my way!

FTC Statement: This product was provided to me free of charge in exchange for my unbiased opinion.