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Anal beads are a sex toy consisting of multiple spheres or balls attached together in series which are continuously inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the effect desired (most typically at orgasm to enhance climax). Those who use anal beads enjoy the pleasurable feeling they receive as the ball passes through the narrow sphincter of the anus.
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Anal beads are available in a wide variety of sizes, with individual beads measuring from just 25mm diameter right up to 125mm diameter and beyond. Most users enjoy beads with a diameter around 45mm or so, but most will become more adventurous with experience, and try larger sizes for increased pleasure. Anal beads are commonly made of silicone, plastic, rubber, latex, glass or metal and end with a ring or similar handle designed for pulling. The purpose in mind of this ring is to prevent the sex toy from becoming fully lodged in the rectum, as well as to facilitate its removal. The beads may either be joined flexibly, in which case they must be inserted individually, or by a semi rigid thin shaft, in which case they may be pushed into the anus in one go, each are forms of the sexual art of "beading off". This design has advantages for masturbation.
The many nerve endings of the sphincter allow for sensations of arousal both during insertion and removal, and larger beads may create feelings of pressure while inside the rectum.
Some anal beads are enhanced with vibration technology for advanced levels of pleasure.
Anal beads are used by both sexes and all sexual orientations, and while they can be considered "kinky", they are not considered a fetish. They are, however, incorporated in many fetishes that involve anal sex, ass worship, spanking, enemas or anything involving the buttocks, anus, or the anal area.
The beads may also be used alone, as both men and women can find them very stimulating.
As with all anal sexual activity, the anal beads and the rectum should be well-lubricated with a sexual lubricant intended for such purposes. It is important to do this as the rectum can be easily ripped, torn or injured. Anal sex toys should be well washed with warm soapy water and left to dry naturally after use. Alternatively they may be placed inside a condom, which is recommended if they are shared with a partner.
Care must also be taken to count the beads after using them to ensure that all are removed from the anus. There have been instances of the string being broken by intense rectal movements. If a bead gets stuck within the rectum and can not be pushed out naturally, surgical intervention may be necessary.
It is important to note that if the beads are threaded onto string, a porous material, they cannot be fully disinfected. So, they should not be shared between partners without using a physical barrier such as a latex or neoprene condom to prevent the presence of feces. Sharing anal toys that have not been sterilized could expose the users to various sexually transmitted diseases.
Tristan Taormino, in her book The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women, recommends a toy based on the anal bead concept that is made of one continuous piece of silicone. Insertion and removal from the anus is smoother (no knots or catching), while the toy still produces the bead-like sensation. Silicone is non-porous, and can be sterilized simply by boiling in water for three minutes.