This was the very first anal toy I used... after fingers and penises of course (don't you think it should be peni?). We've only carried 100% silicone beads to date (types from our favorite manufacturers, Tantus Silicone and Fun Factory), and I've always itched to add these guys until now.

Why? Because they start out SUPER small. The smallest bead isn't even 1/2 inch wide, which makes it great for beginners. It's largest bead is 1" wide, which makes it worthwhile for advanced users, too! It comes with the requisite "handle" for easy retrieval (don't put anything in your butt that doesn't have a flared end just in case your butt gets greedy).

I also love the price... sometimes people curious about anal play aren't quite ready to plop down even the $20-ish it costs for 100% silicone toys.

What changed my mind about carrying the X-10 beads is they finally came out with a version that they are calling "silicone", though it can't be 100% silicone as it has a faint odor (I learned at my stint working at Tantus Silicone that 100% silicone is completely odorless).

Even if it's not 100% silicone, it's better than the original jelly versions, as jelly is porous and can absorb bacteria (which is a bad, bad thing when you're dealing with the butt). It's miles better than anything with a string, as string can't be cleaned, period.

As with any anal toy, be sure to use these with lube, as the butt has no lubrication of it's own. I'm not sure what they've mixed with this, so peeps with latex allergies, beware.

~ Jenn