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! |
