These beads are a very good product. Generally, I'm not a fan of what I call "modern" anal beads. They're usually quite stiff and uncomfortable due to being made from silicon or similar material. These, however, don't fall into that category. "Old school" beads had string between each bead so they basically went with the contour of your inner body; something most modern beads don't do. The product is usually like an anal plug with bumps or beads on it, very stiff, with no bindability. Not the case here. Even though it's not string between each bead, the material acts the same way as old school beads. They can be put in any position when held in your hand, or even when they are just laying around, which makes for easy insertion. Being that the material of the beads is quite hard, I was concerned they still might be uncomfortable, but that was not the case either. They are very comfortable. Even the large bead is very comfortable to insert and gives a good sensation when being removed. That one kinda opens you up on the way out and the other beads ahead of it on the strand just slide right out very comfortably and easily. My opinion, these are the best "modern" beads and the closest you'll find to the old school kind with string, which I haven't been able to find in awhile. I would definitely recommend them.