Vaginal Balls

What Are Vaginal Balls?

Vaginal balls are insertable weights or vibrating balls that can be used for either pleasure or pelvic exercises. While Kegel balls, or Ben Wa balls, are commonly known for specifically strengthening those inner muscles, vaginal balls are often more versatile to include a pleasurable aspect.

Rather than moving them in and out of the vagina, as you would for a dildo, these are meant to be kept inside your vagina for an extended period of time. Many of them are made to vibrate, but they’re designed to heighten arousal, increase sexual performance, and stronger stimulation even without the vibration.

Vaginal balls can be fairly customizable, depending on the kind you have. If you have a set with removable balls, the weights can range from 5 g to 45 g, and you can decide to change them independently. For vibrating vaginal balls, many have either a remote control or an app to adjust the settings; this can vary by speed, pulsation, duration, and more.

Many of them come with a code that you can provide to a partner that downloads an app to change the settings remotely. Vaginal balls are great for either training your muscles for a more arousing experience or for introducing kinkier experiences in the bedroom.

What Are Vaginal Balls For?

Vaginal balls come in various shapes and sizes, colors and weight, and even differ in how you can control them. They typically either have one or two spheres, or they’re larger and egg-shaped. If they have a vibrating feature, they will come with a remote or app to change the settings while the balls are inside the vagina.

For products with weighted spheres, there are also models that allow you to remove and replace the weights. This gives you the opportunity to slowly build up your pelvic muscles’ strength and give you a stronger grip.

The primary function of vaginal balls is to strengthen the muscles in your pelvis. This has been linked to improving leaking bladders, postpartum support after childbirth recovery, and, of course, sexual intercourse.

While there have not been many official medical studies to support the enhancements of vaginal balls, many feminine groups have literature and data to support their findings. These resources are especially important to seek out if you’re thinking of using vaginal balls regularly, as there is the risk of overdoing it.

Just like with any normal work out, your pelvic muscles need to rest, so be sure you’re monitoring the use of your vaginal balls.

Vaginal Ball Benefits

Sexual Intercourse

Vaginal balls are still a great way to enhance your pelvic health with a good workout routine. Tightening these muscles can help you contract around your partner during intercourse to enhance that ‘tight’ feeling during heterosexual sex.

Muscle Control

For those preparing for childbirth, it can train those muscles to help with contraction, and many new mothers have reported that it helped them work through the pain.

For bladder problems, it also helps tighten the muscles around your bladder, helping you prevent accidental urination. Have you ever peed a little bit when you sneezed? Try testing out a Kegel routine to help you control your bladder movement.

How to Exercise With Vaginal Balls

There are two ways to exercise with vaginal balls. One is to insert them while continuing throughout your day is normal. Your pelvis will naturally tighten to hold them in. Do not leave vaginal balls in for longer than four hours to prevent muscle strain.

The other way is to insert them and do your regular Kegel exercises around them to train your muscles. Kegel training is contracting and relaxing your muscles regularly to work out the pelvic muscles; adding the weights to these routines is additional weight training.

Always consult with your doctor to discuss your options and determine if vaginal balls are the right choice for you. If you experience any discomfort or are concerned with how your exercises are going, they can provide resources and advice on properly using vaginal balls for exercise.

How to Use Vaginal Balls

1. Apply Lube.

Before inserting anything into you or a partner, you need to apply lube. For vaginal balls especially, this is to ensure they easily slip into your vagina and reduce the potential for any discomfort.

You can use most water-based lubes or silicone-based lubricants or oils unless the balls are made of silicone; silicone-based lubricant should not be used with these kinds of toys so as not to wear out the product.

While you may be under the impression that your fluids will be able to coat the toy enough for comfortable insertion, it’s still highly recommended to add a bit of lubricant. Because the toy itself is dry without aid, this can quickly lead to problematic and uncomfortable friction.

Taking the quick moment to apply some water-based lube or oil will help you have a more enjoyable experience.

2. Insert Into Vagina.

Although this may sound obvious, it’s important only to use vaginal balls for vaginal use. They should not be inserted into the anus because they don’t have a flared base to prevent them from entering too deeply.

For vaginal use, however, the balls typically have a rubber string hanging at the end of the toy that helps with the toy’s removal.

Once you’re properly lubed, carefully insert the egg or ball into your vagina. If you have a model with multiple balls, insert them one at a time rather than attempting to force them in quickly. During your first time, it’s important to give your body a moment to adjust before attempting any workout routines.

Once you’ve determined you aren’t feeling any discomfort and get used to the feeling, you can either start the vibrations or pair it with an additional outside vibrator for solo play, foreplay, or sex.

Do not have them inserted for more than four hours at a time. Because your pelvic muscles are gripping onto them, you can potentially harm the muscles. Just like working out any other part of your body, you need to give the area adequate time to rest and monitor any soreness that you may feel in the next day or so.

3. Removal.

Vaginal balls come with a string that hangs just outside of your vaginal entrance to allow easy removal. Be sure to add additional lube if you’ve had them inserted for an extended period of time, as it’s unsafe to rely only on your fluids. Carefully pull them out by the string attached to the base.

It’s important to remove them slowly, especially if you’ve recently climaxed or if there are multiple balls. Once you’ve removed them, you can continue carefully with regular intersource but pay attention to how your muscles feel. Depending on the time you’ve had the vaginal balls inserted, you could be straining them. Communicate with your partner if you’re feeling any discomfort.

How to Clean Vaginal Balls

It’s important to consistently and properly care for your sex toys to ensure they have a long and useful life. For vaginal balls, it’s especially important because you’re inserting them into a very sensitive area. If you don’t clean them after use, you could risk bacterial growth and infection.

For the sections that are made to be inserted into your vagina, which is basically everything but the recovery string, make sure they’re not made out of porous material.

When cleaning your vaginal balls, you can use either a specialized sex toy soap or regular anti-bacterial soap and water. If they have removable parts, such as removable weights, take each section apart and clean separately. Be careful not to use scented soaps or soaps with ingredients that can be harmful to your vaginal canal.

A quick search can show you if the soap can leave behind a scent or film that may irritate your ph balance. It’s also important to consult your gynecologist to determine if you’re sensitive to any lubricants or cleaning chemicals. Be sure to dry thoroughly or leave them in a dry, warm area before putting them into any casing.

How Much Do Vaginal Balls Cost?

The price range for vaginal balls ranges depending on their features. Small, cheaper models with no vibration or removable pieces can cost about $30.

For models with replaceable balls, they’ll be closer to $60; be sure to keep track of the provided replacement balls; otherwise, this price can increase depending on the model.

Vibrating products have a wider price range, which can be anywhere from $20 to $120. More expensive models typically have different settings and/or a code for a remote control app. Here are a few industry products to give you a better idea of the price ranges depending on features:

• Lovehoney Super Squeeze Vibrating Double Kegel Balls 1.9oz: $20
  Charged via a USB port, this smaller silicone model has one weight and 3 speeds. With a tapered end for easy insertion, it’s considered a beginner’s training weight. The weight on this model cannot be changed or replaced.
• Lelo Luna Pleasure Bead System: $60
  There are two sets of these double-balled vaginal orbs with 2 of the 1 oz weights and the other with 2 of the 1.3 oz weights. They have a silicone ball holder, so you can interchange the weights for easy progression.
• Amour Rechargeable Remote Control Love Egg Vibrator: $90
  This is an egg-shaped remote-controlled model. With 5 different speeds, the remote control and egg are both charged via USB. The product is also ribbed for internal stimulation. The weight of this model cannot be changed or replaced.
• We-Vibe Bloom: $120
  This is an app-controlled double-headed toy that comes with two heavier weight replacements. Waterproof for safe submersion, the top twists off to change out the weight size easily.

Where to Buy Vaginal Balls

When it comes to purchasing vaginal balls, be sure the product you choose is not only waterproof but free of any material you may be potentially allergic to. Most are latex-free, but some cheaper brands may not have the same consideration for sensitive insertion.

When searching for your next sex toy, be sure that the manufacturer clearly labels the product information. To prevent the risk of bacterial infection, avoid models that use porous material like rubber. These are difficult to keep clean and sanitary.

Shopping Online

Shopping for vaginal balls online may be easier and less nerve-wracking for some customers. Often, you not only have plenty of pictures, instructions, and product descriptions, but there are helpful reviews and feedback.

Finding a credible manufacturer is as easy as looking for the number of reviews under a product – if the site doesn’t have the ability to leave a review, it may be time to go looking elsewhere.

Online stores also typically provide discreet packaging so that you can feel risk-free when ordering to your front door or a front desk. Many online sex toy stores also have the ability to quickly return and refund a product you’re unhappy with. However, you should carefully read through their policies, so you’re not left with an unsatisfying paperweight.

Shopping In-Store

Your local sex shop may get an automatic bad reputation because of the service they cater to, but you should see it as a well of information and new experiences. Often a discreet building with pleasant staff, you have the opportunity to find and compare different vaginal balls in person.

Additionally, if you have any questions about the stock, the employees are typically skilled and willing to answer any of your questions or concerns. If it turns out they don’t have what you’re looking for, they can also direct you to credible websites and stores for further research and possible purchases.

Thessa Rosa

Thessa Rosa is BestSexToys' full-time content creator and topic researcher. She's also a proactive member of the team that manages all featured articles. Her experience in the medical field enables her to contribute content that concerns sexual wellness. She's currently working remotely while pursuing her passion for discovering exciting places, international cuisine, and inspiring cultures.

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Last Update: Dec. 17, 2024