An elegant, luxurious take on the classic Ben Wa ball,  these perfectly spherical, subtly weighty, ultra sleek blown glass treasures from the Icicles collection are a deliciously self-indulgent way to prime for pleasure, strengthen sex muscles and increase sexual awareness.

Long before they catapulted into the public eye thanks to a titillating appearance in the ultra erotic Shades trilogy, ben wa balls have held a place in history, both sexually and in health-related scenarios. In Japan, elite courtesans were thought to wear the balls constantly as a way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, giving the courtesan's 'pleasure quarters' a very literal meaning. Today, this type of sexual tool is still used in a variety of ways, but most often, the balls are used as kegel weights for vaginal strengthening and to increase sexual awareness. The weighted balls help you exercise the muscles in the pelvic floor responsible for sexual pleasure, while keeping the vaginal walls elastic and responsive to stimulation and pleasure.

This pretty blown glass set is ideally designed for customized use and enjoyment. If you're a true beginner, you may want to start out with a single ball, the set combined is 1.2 oz (34 grams), with each bead weighing in at .6 oz (17 grams). Once you have the Balls inside you, in whichever combination of weight you desire, they'll naturally pinpoint the muscles needed to create a stronger pelvic floor, as you'll need to contract these muscles to keep the bead(s) in place. For those who already practice kegels and vaginal strengthening, the weighty spheres can help further tone and highlight some of the more subtle contraction combinations and muscle reactions.

Aside from the practical applications of this fantastic system, the Balls are also a way to gain increased sexual awareness. Moving around while wearing the beads creates a pleasant, subtle feeling of pleasure, as the balls gently vibrate and jiggle, naturally stimulating the vaginal area. Many women love the feeling of the beads inside them, and find that it increases desire, making the Balls a great way to get ready for sex. Since this set is so incredibly discreet, you'll be able to wear it unbeknownst to anyone, letting you get your workout (or simple pleasure) secretly and enjoyably.

Thanks to it's amazingly pleasurable, completely body safe properties, the seamless, ultra smooth glass comprising the Balls has a long list of benefits that beat out other materials in the industry; the slick, smooth texture, and pleasurable weighty feel is only a start. Safety is high on most toy users' list of priorities, so you'll be glad to know that glass is one of the most body friendly materials available. It's phthalate free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and the hard, non-porous surface means that bacteria has nowhere to hide. Your Balls can be easily cleaned and even sterilized, wash after each use with soap and water, or pop in a pot of boiling water for a few minutes. Safety and hygiene aside, glass feels unbelievable good, it's highly sensitive to temperature, allowing it to warm naturally to body temperature with use. You can also increase warm or cool sensations by soaking in very warm or very cool water to create exciting variations of temperature. You'll be able to use your choice of lube, and you'll find that a little goes a long way, so you may not need as much as usual. Avoid abrasive cleaners and store carefully to avoid chipping. Storage pouch included.

The Small Icicles Ben-Wa Balls are 1 inch (25mm) in diameter, with a combined weight of 1.2oz (62g).