Ben Wa 101

Ben Wa Balls have been around since about 500 A.D.  But although they have been a constant staple in adult stores since, well since adult stores were created, it took a little phenomenon known as "Fifty Shades of Grey" to spur sales into the stratosphere.

Ben Wa balls are a very simple concept.  As soon as the cave man invented a wheel, they were probably looking for a way to insert small spherical objects into a woman's vagina.  Not much is really known about their invention but the use of ben wa balls were discovered by Western travelers to the Orient and documented as early as the end of the sixteenth century.

Ben Wa balls are also known as love balls and pleasure balls.  Ben Wa balls were originally meant to provide the man with extra pleasure during intercourse however some creative lover quickly discovered that they had a positive effect on women as well.  The feeling of balls floating freely in the vagina and constantly massaging the vaginal walls caused intense sexual arousal. 

Thanks to modern science, it is now known that Ben Wa balls are excellent at strengthening the pubococcygeus (PC) muscle (a hammock-like bone that stretches from the pubic bone to the coccyx or tail bone, forming the floor of the pelvic cavity and supporting the pelvic organs).  The act of strengthening the PC muscle are commonly called Kegel exercises.  Kegel exercises are recommended for women who recently had childbirth to restore vaginal muscle tone and help strengthen a weak bladder.  It has been proven that the strength of the PC muscles was directly related to the intensity of an orgasm.  Wearing Ben Wa balls for a few hours every day strengthens the vaginal sphincter and many men and women report intense sensations if the woman squeezes her vaginal muscles tightly around her partner's penis during intercourse.

Ben Wa Balls are the best and easiest way to exercise the PC muscles because the vagina is forced to flex in order to hold the balls inside.  Additionally, when the muscles are flexed, blood rushes to that area increasing sexual arousal.  Ben Wa balls are not meant to bring an orgasm, but rather work as a slow tease, keeping the woman in a constant state of arousal.

Using Ben Wa Balls is very simple, but can take some practice.  The size of the Ben Wa balls is very important.  If you have had a vaginal birth or are a larger woman, purchase a larger size of Ben Wa Balls.  This will help to ensure the Ben Wa Balls do not fall out in the grocery store!  Also, determine the material you want your Ben Wa Balls made out of.  There are several different types.  

Pipedream Ben Wa Balls are small and classic.  Made of metal and gold in color, they are only .75" in diameter.

 

 

 

 

Pipedream Icicles No. 41 are perfect for the first-time Ben Wa wearer.  Made of Borosilicate Glass, they are 1" in diameter.The most popular and modern version of the traditional Ben Wa Balls is the Pipedream Classic Duo Tone Balls.  They have a small ball that jiggles independently inside the larger ball, a feeling you will certainly notice!  

 

 

So now that you have figures out what type of Ben Wa Ball to purchase, how do you use them?  Here are a few easy tips.  First, empty your bladder first, it will make it easier to hold the balls in.  Second, insert one ball at a time; this is easier done if one leg is lifted up.  Squeeze the PC muscles and hold the balls in.  You will notice a feeling of fullness and notice the balls pushing down, but after a while you will be used to it, sort of like wearing a tampon.  Third, wear them for a few hours every day.  To remove the balls, simply lift one leg  up and cough, or jump up and down.  There is no way that the balls will disappear into your body.  The first time you wear Ben Wa balls, stay home and do not do any physical activity, the balls will fall out.  If they do, wash them off with soap and water and put it back in.  It is also recommended to go out and do any chores while you are getting used to the Ben Wa Balls.  You wouldn't want to sneeze and have them fall out in the middle of the store!  It will take a few weeks of regular wearing before your muscles will be able to hold them in through physical activity.  Be patient!  Once you have no problem holding in the duotone balls, you can upgrade to metal balls and enjoy the benefits of strong PC muscles.  You can wear Ben Wa Balls during sexual intercourse, this will add more fullness to your vagina and stimulate the penis as well.  Using them during sex is also a good way to create more natural vaginal lubrication.  See for yourself what all the hype is all about - you won't regret it!