Anal Beads: More Than a Sex Toy

In this guide, you will learn what anal beads are and how they work. We explore the different types, explain their use and effects, and show why anal beads can be far more than just a sex toy. Some may even have therapeutic benefits for the pelvic floor, continence and erectile function. There are even anal beads that are certified as medical devices. Prepare to be surprised...

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What Are Anal Beads or Anal Chains?

Anal beads are generally known as sex toys, primarily for men. In this guide, we provide information about the available products and how they are used. However, alongside conventional toys for anal stimulation, there are also vibrating anal beads made from implant-grade steel that are even certified as medical devices. They are ideal for anal use by men, but also by women, trans people and couples during sex. These products not only provide intense erotic stimulation but can also help men with a range of conditions, including prostate problems, erectile dysfunction, hemorrhoids and sexual difficulties.

It is important to distinguish between the different meanings of the term “anal beads”. The best-known version is the purely erotic sex toy. These are inserted anally with the help of lubricant. Most are made from silicone, with several beads connected together in the form of a chain, which is why they are often marketed on Amazon or eBay as “anal chains”. Like many anal dildos and plugs, they are commonly produced in black silicone because silicone tends to become discoloured during anal use. However, anyone choosing dildos or beads made from undefined metals risks severe allergic reactions.

The Different Types of Anal Beads

The individual beads may be solid or hollow and therefore do not create vibration. However, there are also products with rotating inner balls that generate vibration during movement, such as Viball®. These are anal beads made from anti-allergenic implant-grade steel. The polished spheres are designed for both anal and vaginal use, making them Kegel balls and anal beads at the same time: highly hygienic, extremely smooth, easy to insert and clean, and 100% biocompatible. In addition to erotic stimulation, they also have therapeutic effects on the pelvic floor, prostate and erectile function.

Anal Beads as Sex Toys

The term “anal beads” (or Kegel balls* for men) in an erotic context does not necessarily refer to several different products. The plural form is also used for a single toy because anal beads always consist of multiple connected beads arranged in a flexible chain, hence the term “anal chain”. Their primary purpose is anal stimulation during sex.

The individual beads may all be the same size or vary in size. The arrangement of the beads and the overall length of the toys differ considerably, as do delivery times and prices.

Materials: The Risks of Silicone and Undefined “Stainless Steel”

The best anal beads are moulded in one piece from silicone. Occasionally, you will also find anal beads made from individual metal balls threaded onto a cord. Metal sex toys with beads mounted on rigid rods attached to a transverse handle are not flexible like an anal chain and may therefore be unsafe during use.

Anal toys made from silicone are usually black. The reason is simple: silicone absorbs odours and becomes discoloured through contact with bodily fluids, and the black colouring helps conceal these changes. Lower-quality products are connected with simple cords, which are rough and absorbent, while the beads often contain holes – both ideal breeding grounds for bacteria. From a hygiene perspective, such products are highly questionable, especially for anal use.

Be careful when buying from Amazon: toys, dildos or beads marketed as “stainless steel”, metal or steel without precise material information (often shipped from overseas with long delivery times) may cause severe allergic reactions or even poisoning during anal use. Attractive advertising does not change that risk if the products are shipped from unknown sources abroad.

Use and Effects

An anal bead chain is inserted gently into the anus – ideally with a high-quality medical lubricant. Unlike a plug or dildo, anal beads derive their distinctive effect from moving the chain back and forth or withdrawing it. This creates intense stimulation of the entire anal area through the rapid sequence of opening and closing the anal sphincter. For this purpose, the end of the chain usually features a loop or ring. The aim of this intense stimulation is to:

• induce orgasm,
• increase the intensity of orgasm, or
• prolong its duration.

The terms anal beads and anal chain therefore describe the same type of product. No therapeutic effect is known for these conventional toys.

In contrast, medical Kegel balls* made from anti-allergenic implant-grade steel such as Viball® can also be used as anal beads because they are particularly easy to insert and use anally.

A Viball® is worn entirely inside the body and can be used continuously throughout daily life.

If you wish to connect more than two beads into a chain, they can be inserted into a special application sleeve supplied with the beads. This allows you to customise the arrangement and sizes according to your preferences and intended use. The price is relatively high, but the unique properties of Viball® provide significantly greater erotic stimulation than conventional anal chains without vibration.

“Anal Beads” with Unique Features

1. The stimulation intensity of every Viball® Kegel ball or anal bead* is unrivalled worldwide due to its size, weight and unique material.
2. They are made from polished implant-grade steel, making them completely odour-resistant, exceptionally easy to insert and permanently hygienic – an absolute necessity for anal use.
3. They are available in six sizes and can be used as Kegel balls* for women, men and trans people, making them equally suitable for anal and vaginal use.
4. Because they are not permanently connected, they can be combined with application sleeves, worn simultaneously vaginally and anally, or used by partners at the same time.
5. They have no strings, are worn completely inside the body and therefore create exciting new possibilities during sex.
6. Viball® Kegel balls and anal beads* are certified medical devices that can be used for pelvic floor problems, prostate issues, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and much more.

Kegel Balls Only – Not Just for Sex

Viball® are certified medical devices made from pure implant-grade steel, without retrieval strings or outer coverings. The advantage is that they are inserted completely into the body, with nothing protruding, rubbing or causing discomfort. They can even be worn during vaginal or anal intercourse. And don't worry: the beads can be removed without any difficulty even without a string (see instructions for use). Their safety of use is ensured through medical device certification.

Maximum Vibration

Perfectly matched outer and inner spheres generate maximum vibration during movement. This provides not only erotic stimulation but also therapeutic stimulation of the pelvic floor muscles, continence, prostate and penile root.

Implant-Grade Steel – The Ultimate Material for Anal Beads

As mentioned above, silicone absorbs odours and becomes discoloured. In addition, prolonged use inside the body may lead to the release of unwanted substances. Germany's Stiftung Warentest demonstrated this issue even in some of the highest-rated sex toys:

https://www.test.de/Sextoys-im-Test-Nur-3-von-18-Sexspielzeugen-ganz-ohne-Schadstoffe-5428416-5428422/

Implant-grade steel is the optimal material, particularly for anal use:

• 100% free from toxins and fully biocompatible.
• The polished surface allows extremely easy insertion with only a small amount of lubricant.
• Completely odour-resistant and inert (resistant to bodily influences).
• Easy to clean, permanently hygienic and environmentally sustainable.

Benefits of Freely Movable Anal Beads / Anal Chains

Viball® beads are smoothly polished and have no outer coverings or retrieval strings that would hold a bead in a fixed position inside the body. Viball® moves naturally within the body in interaction with the surrounding muscles. This mobility also creates an additional gentle massage and stimulation of the pelvic floor, prostate, penile root and sphincter muscles.

Anal Beads as Certified Medical Devices

Compared with sex toys made from black silicone (used to conceal discolouration), Viball® Kegel balls* are ideal for anal/rectal use: odour-resistant, stain-resistant, extremely easy to insert with a small amount of lubricant, easy to clean and permanently hygienic. Unlike silicone anal beads, which need to be replaced after some time and therefore place a significant burden on the environment.

In addition to erotic stimulation, Viball® offers the following medical applications:

• Immediate erection enhancement during sex
• Prostate problems
• Improved potency and libido
• Erectile dysfunction
• Pelvic floor problems (including back pain)
• Incontinence
• Hemorrhoids
• Prevention of prostate cancer.

Size Really Does Matter ...

When searching for the right sex toy or the right anal beads, size matters. Every person has different preferences, expectations and physical characteristics. Viball® is available in six sizes up to 60 mm – the world's largest and most powerful vibrating anal bead!

The larger the bead, the greater the vibration intensity. To use larger anal beads, the sphincter muscle can be gently expanded (even in the short term) with the help of FMS Dilators made from borosilicate glass.

Viball® – for Women, Men and Couples

Through the precise calculation of the inner and outer spheres and the highly resonant material, Viball® produces a vibration intensity that is demonstrably impossible to surpass according to the laws of physics. This enables men not only to stimulate the prostate, but also to train the pelvic floor and potency, effectively prevent incontinence and support prostate health.

During sexual intercourse, particularly the larger Viball® sizes create a rhythmic tapping massage on the prostate, leading to immediate erection enhancement. More pleasure and intimacy for both partners.

When used vaginally in the appropriate size, Viball® acts as an ideal interface between the vagina and penis, while also stimulating the G-spot and supporting the ability to achieve vaginal orgasm. Its use has been proven to train the entire pelvic floor musculature.