Much like any other sex toys you might decide to use, there are some important points to consider when using anal beads safely. For the most part, anal beads are actually one of the safest kinds of sex toy out there. Even so, the anus is full of a lot of sensitive and delicate areas, so you want to be sure you don’t cause any damage to it.

While not the most glamorous topic to discuss, it’s important to go over cleaning if you want to avoid any nasty surprises further down the road. Cleanliness with anal beads doesn’t just involve making sure your butt is prepared. You need to take good care of the beads themselves and make sure they aren’t carrying anything nasty before you put them back into your body.

As with other sex toys on the market, those made for anal play are very rich in variety. Pleasure is easy to come by, but such variety might make it difficult for us to actually make a choice. What’s more, some novices might even be intimidated by the sheer volume of available sex toys, and...