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Anal beads as a sex toy are so damn versatile. This is the type of stuff that can play well among some seasoned anal play enthusiasts and complete anal novices alike.
And it can be quite hard to find a feeling you get from a good set of anal beads.
Personally, I have a particular penchant for beads that have a good bit of contrast in them. Types of beads that start very small and beginner-friendly and end with some rather intimidating bulbs. There’s just something exciting about “leveling up” and tackling bigger and bigger sizes as I go. I have a similar relationship with alien dildos, large realistic dildos, and tentacle dildos in the sense that sometimes I want to go large and super filled-up just for the sake of it.
Now, finding the right set of beads is not necessarily easy. You have to account for things like your experience level, your goals with beads, and how deep you are comfortable going. Even more importantly, you’ll want your anal beads to be completely body-safe.
This is why I decided to post a little guide with reviews of some of my favorite anal beads out there.
I kept the selection deliberately varied to include everything from great budget picks to toys that will hopefully perk the ears of even the most hardcore toy collectors.
Without further ado, here’s our selection of best anal beads currently out there:
• Our Overall Favorite – LELO SORAYA Beads”
• Best For Experienced Anal Enthusiasts – “nJoy Fun Wand Stainless Steel”
• Best For Prostate Stimulation – “Lovense Ridge”
• Best Budget Pick – “Romp Amp Anal Beads”
• Best Glass Beads – “Lovehoney Beaded Sensual Glass Dildo”
• Best For Beginners – “Basics Anal Beads”
Our Overall Favorite – LELO SORAYA Beads”
Get this if: You want a luxurious anal bead experience that’s suitable for beginners and anal veterans alike. A very smooth experience due to the vibration mode and the cascading design of the beads.
Soraya Beads are a vibrating set of anal beads from the one and only LELO, a company known for their high-end vibrators and advanced male masturbation toys.
Seriously, when it comes to pushing things forward in the world of self-pleasure, then LELO knows their stuff. Just take a look at some of their more recent stuff like the F2S stamina trainer.
And Soraya Beads are a similarly innovative toy. This is a vibrating set of anal beads that uses a unique, patented design where the smaller beads flow to larger ones in a cascading manner.
There is no real distinction between the beads and the flow from smaller beads to larger ones feels smooth. Add to this the deep reverberating vibration and you’ll have yourself a very good time.
The motion feels like a thrust and feels pretty damn amazing. I particularly love slowly penetrating myself back-and-forth with only keeping the depth limited to the first two small beads. Somehow, it works so well with this toy.
Oh, and to add to everything else – Soraya Beads are eye candy! Seriously, you’ll find it hard to find a sex toy that looks as elite as this set of beads.
Best For Experienced Anal Enthusiasts – “nJoy Fun Wand Stainless Steel”
Get this if: You want something weighted and intense. The bead design combined with the weight makes for a unique, heightened stimulation.
I want my anal beads to look beautiful. It is with great joy, then, that I can continue with something just as beautiful as the LELO SORAYA Beads.
The nJoy wand has to be my favorite when it comes to bead design. There are 3 in total there and all of them just feel splendid when they are inside you. Why? Because this wand is relatively hefty and the sheer heaviness of the bulbs just feels so…deeply stimulating.
The curve on this wand deserves a mention too. That curve hits particularly well during the motion of slowly pulling it out. During this, I nearly always find myself going for some additional stimulation in the form of nipple play or vulva-oriented action as well.
All in all – it can feel demanding at first with its weight and intimidating curve. Once you do get used to it though…one of the best ones out there!
Best For Prostate Stimulation – “Lovense Ridge”
Get this if: Prostate stimulation is what you are going for. Also a great choice for someone who loves an interactive sex toy with perks such as long-distance control, voice activation, customizable vibration modes, etc.
Even though I am a proud vulva-owner myself, I just had to choose something for the prostate stimulation enthusiasts out there too.
Mind you, everything here can do a great job in the prostate department too, but the Ridge happens to be the current favorite of two of our male authors, Adrien and Noah.
Why? Simply because it makes targeting the right areas easy. Some online resources and influencers make it seem as if P-spot stimulation and P-spot orgasms are something that are an easy ride. Just pick a toy, insert, and you’re good to go…this is far from the truth.
Out of all the anal beads out there, Ridge is the most intuitive prostate stimulator out there. The contouring on the ridges seems to be tailor-made for that area. Plus, there are added perks in the form of controllable vibration and a rotational movement on the tip.
The rotation is a particular, rare treat. Feels like a precise, deep, milking massage from within. The rotation just works – according to our male writers, combining the rotation of the Ridge with a penis vibrator like the Gush 2 is one of the most intense, stimulating toy experiences out there. Make of that what you will.
Before we head further, allow me to also give a shout-out to the many interactive features of Lovense Ridge. Like nearly all Lovense male toys and Lovense vibrators, this is an app-controlled toy that can be operated by your partner (or a random stranger if you want to go that far).
Every setting, intensity, and rotation angle can be adjusted by someone else. They don’t have to be in the room with you. In fact, they can be in another damn country or even a continent.
So, yeah, there’s a lot to unpack with this one. What ultimately matters is this – for the prostate, this is currently the go-to choice.
Best Budget Pick – “Romp Amp Anal Beads”
Get this if: You want an affordable set of beads that are suited for long-term wear.
When the two previous anal beads featured here could be considered relatively expensive in sex toy terms, the Romp Anal Beads come out of the gate as very budget-friendly.
Expect to pay less than $25 for this toy.
And what can you expect at this price point? A lot, actually.
In fact, it is probably my favorite wearable anal bead set. You have your T-shaped base to ensure that nothing will ever get stuck. Plus, the design of the bulbs just hits the best when you literally do nothing. Just go as deep and thick as you can, allow yourself some time to settle into the sensation, and just enjoy.
You probably wouldn’t get away with wearing it in public – this is where you’d need toys like public butt plugs or wearable panty vibrators.
However, as a little show-off for your partner…it hits pretty damn well.
I enjoy the wear and my partner enjoys the sight.
Is it a perfect toy? Not necessarily. The one issue I had was that the toy had a pretty strong chemical-like smell out of the box. I got it out with a few washes, but still…first impressions were not quite as strong as with the previous specimens.
Still, do not judge a book by its cover…for the price, the ROMP Amp Anal Beads are pretty damn good.
Best Glass Beads – “Lovehoney Beaded Sensual Glass Dildo”
Get this if: You like your sex toys beautiful and are excited about the idea of temperature play. Since this is a dildo, you could also easily use it for vulva stimulation.
Glass, glass, glass!
Still such an underrated sex toy material. For one, glass toys simply look gorgeous to the eye. And this Lovehoney beaded dildo is not an exception.
The way sunlight plays with those bulbs is sometimes enough to inspire me for some action.
And once you do decide it’s time for action with a glass sex toy then know this – temperature play is amazing! You see, glass has the massive benefit of being completely safe for warming up or chilling it down to some icy temperatures.
Ice is particularly noteworthy when it comes to anal play. It sounds wrong, it sounds a bit much, but it just works.
Here’s how it goes.
Have this dildo sit in ice for a while, add lube, and then just insert slowly. Your body will go into a bit of a shock from the entry and the sheer cold, but there’s something so intensely exciting about this sort of anal stimulation. All your senses will literally perk up in an instant.
At first, it can be overwhelming…but stick through the first shock and just enjoy being filled-up, settle, and then let the toy slowly heat up inside you.
If what I described sounds like something you’d like to experiment with then this glass dildo will be THE way to go.
For a first-time anal venture? I wouldn’t go for it. However, for those who are at least somewhat familiar with their anal play limits, temperature play is worth a try at least once.
Best For Beginners – “Basics Anal Beads”
Get this if: You are excited about the idea of exploring anal toys, but are still a bit timid on taking that first step. Basics Beads are affordable and beginner-friendly – great for a first-timer.
As the name suggests, this set of beads is as basic as it gets. Sure, some of the other suggestions on this list could be beginner-friendly too, but this one ultimately takes the cake as the very best anal first-timer toy.
Why? Just look at how beautifully teensie-tinesie the smallest beads on this one look.
If I want to start as small as possible then why not just insert a finger up there? Honestly, not a bad idea.
People are different though. Not everyone will want to have a finger up there.
And this toy will, dare I say, be an even more foolproof way of venturing into the zone than a finger. Also, the loop on this one makes Basics Anal Beads a smoother and a more comfortable insert than a finger anyway.
With all of this talk of being beginner-friendly, Basics Beads will still give you some room for experimenting further – the beads will still grow gradually larger and the toy has some flex to it too. This will allow you to figure out which positions and angles play best with your anal ventures.
To sum it up – this one is for the anal virgins out there!
Hopefully, I gave you plenty of ideas to work with. I think I did a decent job at covering the basics of anal beads – you have your beginner-friendly beads, some more robust specimens, and also some truly experimental stuff like beads that can be controlled from a distance.
If you are interested in trying them beads then I’m sure that you’ll find something suited to your particular fancies.
Now, is anal play for everyone?
The honest answer is no.
Social media, pop culture, and various wellness and sexuality influencers make it seem like everyone out there is testing various anal toys and having anal sex. This is far from the truth.
There are lots of folks out there who simply don’t enjoy anything involving anal. And this is completely fine. You can live a sexually fulfilling lifetime without ever even thinking about getting anything up there.
Is it worth trying a good set of anal beads at least once though? For sure.
What have you got to lose?
Worst-case scenario is that you’ll discover that this kind of stimulation is not for you. The best case scenario? You’ll unlock a completely new way of enjoying your body and sexuality.
Good night and take care!
