What are anal beads and how do I use them?

If you like bum fun and get off on the idea of inserting a sex toy into your butt, you need to try anal beads. Pop one or more round orbs of fun into your rectum, enjoy the sensation, and then pull them out, as fast or slow as you like.

Every time I’ve used the beads I’ve been rewarded with a powerful orgasm, whether I play alone or with my partner and in this article I'll explain to you what are anal beads and how to use them.

If you haven’t engaged in anal play before or inserted anything into your ass you might be wary.

However, once you’ve used the toys once or twice, you’ll be an anal bead pro.

Choosing your first anal beads

Choose something simple to start with.

There are a few different designs on the market, including rigid beads and soft strands of beads.

Rigid bead strands tend to be easier to pop in but are often less flexible than soft strands. 

You can try a solo bead or go straight for multiple beads. Multiple beads are joined together, and you insert one at a time.

Opt for beads of the same size or choose beads that graduate from small to large.

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At the end of beads, you’ll find a cord (often with a loop) that hangs down from your butt hole. Simply pull the loop to ease the beads from your ass. 

Using beads alone or with a partner 

How to use anal beads alone

The anus is a hotbed of sensitive nerve endings.

When you insert and remove the beads you stimulate the anal sphincter and heighten sexual pleasure.

The versatile toys can be used by all genders and orientations. Be it heterosexual fun, bisexual play, or same-sex naughtiness. 

Like the majority of the world’s population, I like to masturbate.

I love fingering my own pussy and using sex toys to tickle my clit.

It took me slightly longer to discover the delights of anal masturbation, but when I did, I came with gusto.

I found the most effective way to use the anal beads involved combining bead insertion with one of my beloved thrusting vibrators. 

I’d suggest finding a quiet, private place to play with yourself, especially if you’re trying out a new toy.

I like to set the mood by reading a few chapters of a bonkbuster. A good erotic novel can excite, and get your juices flowing.

Turn up the heat by touching yourself, and then bring out a vibrator to stimulate your pussy. Once you are feeling aroused you can add the anal beads into the mix.

The heady combo of pussy and ass play tends to do it for me every time.

How to use anal beads with a partner

I enjoyed using the beads so much that I decided to ask my partner to try them out with me.

My partner likes to play with my ass, so it stood to reason he would like to use anal beads to tease my butthole and make me cum.

Butt play can still seem taboo to some, but using the beads is an intimate act that can prove satisfying for both of you. 

You can use anal beads to spice up foreplay or to give intercourse a welcome boost.

Just popping the balls in and out can be stimulating in its own right, but when my lover pushes the beads in and then fucks me hard, I’m ready to burst in no time.

Of course, there are other ways to play.

Using anal beads the kinky way

My partner and I love to walk on the kinky side from time to time and often use sex toys as part of our scenario.

If you’ve not tried BDSM before (Bondage & Discipline, Domination & Submission, Sadism & Masochism) I can highly recommend it.

Always negotiate your scene up front, outline expectations, identify boundaries, and set safe words/signals. 

I like nothing more than to be bent over a spanking bench, my knickers roughly pulled down and my bare ass exposed.

My lover usually places his hand between my legs and begins my rubbing my pussy as he tells me what he’s planning to do to me.

This is often followed by a hand spanking, with his palm slapping my cheeks until they are pink and tender. 

Then it’s time for ass play.

It’s hard to hide my delight (and impossible to hide my wetness) as one hand snakes back to my pussy and the other deftly fingers my butt.

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Anal sex lubricants come out to ensure my ass is ready for the beads and my lover pops them in, one by one.

The sensation of restraints (handcuffs and wrist and ankle restraints), coupled with the spanking, pussy play and anal beads send me into a sexual meltdown. 

Learn how to spank your partner properly.

My partner isn’t receiving ass play himself, but penis owners can receive just as much pleasure from anal beads as vagina owners.

I have a female friend who enjoys pushing a string of anal beads into her guy’s ass before deep-throating his cock.

Another prefers same-sex fun and likes to push anal beads into her girlfriend before attaching one of her non-vibrating strap-on dildos and fucking her pussy senseless. 

If you and your partner both like the idea of using the anal beads you can try them out together. Insert your own, or insert each other’s beads and then get busy touching, stroking, sucking, licking, or whatever else you fancy. 

Top tips for using anal beads 

Anal beads can maximize pleasure, you just need to make sure you’re using them in the right way.

As with all sexual play, you’ll need to have a chat with your partner upfront to ensure you’re both on the same page.

When you head out shopping go for the best quality beads you can afford, I would suggest silicone, non-porous beads are best.

Silicone is supple and soft, and non-porous beads are easier to clean. 

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The anus doesn’t self-lubricate in the same way as an aroused pussy, so using good-quality lube is a must.

The type of lube you use depends on the type of beads you’re playing with.

If you are using silicone beads premium water-based sex lubricants are the way to go. If the beads are made from a different material silicone sex lubricants will be fine.

Take deep breaths when inserting and removing the beads, this will help relax your body. 

How to clean anal beads?

Once you’ve finished playing make sure you clean the anal beads thoroughly.

Mild antibacterial soap and water should do the trick to remove any bacteria.

Rinse the anal beads afterward and leave them to dry completely before packing your balls safely away.

Read How do I clean and maintain my sex toys?

One more thing, never share anal beads.

Your anal beads should be yours alone, in this case, sharing is NOT caring! 

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