Around 500 AD came the invention ofBen Wa balls, also known as Burmese bells or Geisha balls. They started out being used as a single ball intended to be pleasurable for men during intercourse. Some balls were solid while others were hollow with clappers or chimes that made a ringing sound as they moved around inside the vagina. Eventually the single ball evolved to two and was used by women to increase the strength of their pelvic floor muscles, much like Kegel exercises are used today.

I’ve used my Ben Wa balls multiple times when I’ve had sex with my husband. They add a little extra something that always seems to enhance the sexual experience. For a Ben Wa novice they’re simple to use, you just pop them in and squeeze them out. When using them for the first time have your partner slide them in partially with their fingers, then grab the base of their cock and guide them inside of you to thrust the balls in the rest of the way. It’s a little funky at first because not only do you have his cock inside of you but you have something rolling around inside of you. He’ll notice the difference too, a couple times my husband said they pinched him but for the most part he’s gotten a kick out of knowing he’s played pinball by bouncing these around in my vagina. A few times I’ve felt them clink together and create a subtle vibration that rings against my vaginal walls, but they mostly like to separate and groove around inside of me. However, the rougher the sex the better the chance of the balls hitting against your cervix. If you have a sensitive cervix be sure to take things slow because you want more Ahhh’s than aches!

To get even more use out of your Ben Wa balls they’re nonporous so you can wear them around all day doing the most mundane of tasks and not worry about them absorbing bacteria. Although, for first time users I don’t recommend leaving the house with them inside of you to run errands. The smaller the balls and the less toned your PC muscles are you run of the risk of them coming out and rolling down your leg if you cough or sneeze too hard. If you trust that you won’t find yourself in an embarrassing situation than by all means make the most out of your balls! Er… 

Though I cry bunk on their strengthening skills there are a plethora of vaginal exercisers that when used correctly create phenomenal results. I’ve found a love for the Kegelcisor Enhansor and after a few weeks of use I feel stronger and I’m able to squeeze harder and longer around my husband whenever we’re rolling around in bed. If you want to give your balls a go, slide them in with two fingers and clamp your muscles down on them. If you can’t feel them inside of you opt for bigger balls or two balls that are fused together likeSmart Balls or Royal Balls . The best way to work your muscles is to stand up and put one leg on a chair and try your best to keep those babies in, it’s a real test of patience and strength!

It’s amazing how something so small created so long ago is still used today. We may have modified the original design using new textures like silicone, plastic, lucite, and various others but we’ve stuck true to the Ben Wa ball’s intention; better sex!

References:Wikipedia