Anal beads

Design

Anal beads are available in many sizes, with individual beads measuring from 25 mm in diameter to 125 mm in diameter or larger.{{Cite web |access-date=2026-01-12

The many nerve endings of the sphincter provide arousal both during insertion and removal, while larger beads may create a feeling of pressure in the rectum. Removing anal beads at the point of orgasm heightens sensations, leading to a much stronger orgasm.

Some anal beads are enhanced with vibration technology. Certain models by companies like Lovense can be remotely controlled or act as IoT devices.

Use

Anal beads are commonly incorporated during anal sex, worship of the buttocks, genital or anal masturbation, or any activity involving the buttocks, anus, or the anal area.

As with all anal sexual activity, the anal beads and the rectum should be well-lubricated with a sexual lubricant intended for anal sex. It is important to do this, as the rectum can be easily ripped, torn, or injured. Silicone-based lubricants should not be used with silicone anal beads, as the lubricant will erode the beads. Anal sex toys should be well washed with warm soapy water and left to dry naturally after use. Alternatively, they can be placed inside a condom, which is recommended if they are shared with others.

Care must also be taken to count the beads before and after use to ensure that they are all removed from the anus, as strings have reportedly broken during intense rectal movements.

Safety

If the beads are threaded onto a string, which is a porous material, they cannot be fully disinfected. Anal beads should not be shared between users without using a physical barrier, such as a latex or neoprene condom, to prevent the transfer of feces. Sharing unsterilized anal toys can expose users to various sexually transmitted diseases. Anal beads that have been inserted into an anus should not be inserted into a vagina, as this causes yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, as well as various sexually transmitted diseases.

Carlsen–Niemann cheating controversy

Main article: Carlsen–Niemann controversy

In the 2022 Sinquefield Cup, a prestigious chess tournament, reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen withdrew from the tournament after implying that the opponent he lost to, Hans Niemann, was cheating. An internet meme, first propagated as a joke in grandmaster Eric Hansen's Twitch chat, suggested that Niemann was cheating using anal beads that vibrated the computer-suggested move via Morse code. The meme spread throughout the internet, even appearing on late-night talk shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

In a 2023 interview, Piers Morgan asked Niemann if he had ever used anal beads to cheat, as the meme alleged. Niemann categorically denied that he had.

References

• Go Ask Alice: Anal Beads
• Silverberg, Cory. About.com: Sexuality, "Anal Beads"

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