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Anal beads are a sex toy consisting of multiple balls attached in series. Individual balls are continuously inserted through the anus into the rectum and then removed with varying speeds depending on the desired effect. The main use of anal beads is for sexual stimulation.

Design

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Anal beads are available in many sizes, with individual beads measuring from 25 mm in diameter to 125 mm in diameter or larger.[1] Most users enjoy beads of approximately 45 mm, but those more adventurous or with experience may try larger sizes. Anal beads are commonly made of silicone, plastic, rubber, latex, glass, or metal, and normally end with a ring or similar handle designed for pulling.[2][3] The purpose of this ring is to prevent the beads from becoming fully lodged in the rectum and to make the toy easier to remove. The beads may either be joined flexibly, requiring individual insertion or by a semi-rigid thin shaft, allowing anal insertion in a single motion.

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.[4] Removing anal beads at the point of orgasm heightens sensations, leading to a much stronger orgasm.[5]

Some anal beads are enhanced with vibration technology.[6] Certain models by companies like Lovense can be remotely controlled or act as IoT devices.[7]

Use

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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.[8] 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

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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

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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,[9] 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.[10][11]

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.[12][13][14]

See also

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• Anal masturbation
• Anal vibrator
• Ben Wa balls
• Butt plug
• Pegging
• Prostate massager

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References

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1. ^ "Anal Beads and Health". Discreet Life. Discreet Life. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
2. ^ Zane, Zachary (2021-10-01). "Everything You've Ever Wondered About Anal Beads, but Were Scared to Ask". Men's Health. Archived from the original on 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
3. ^ Hsieh, Carina (2021-01-04). "22 Things You Didn't Know About Using Anal Beads". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
4. ^ "Here's Everything You Need to Know About Anal Beads". SELF. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
5. ^ "Anal Beads: Backdoor Pleasure Part I". blissfulcherry.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-25. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
6. ^ Jolene Brighten (2023). Is This Normal? Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body. S&S/Simon Element. p. 152. ISBN 9781982196400.
7. ^ Cox, Tracey (2009). Supersex. Dorling Kindersley Limited. ISBN 9781405349246.
8. ^ "How to Clean Your Anal Beads". Love Plugs. Archived from the original on 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2022-05-15.
9. ^ "The Chess Grandmaster Anal Bead Conspiracy That's Happening Right Now, Explained". Kotaku. 2022-09-15. Archived from the original on 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
10. ^ "Meanwhile... Sitting Is Killing Us | Anal Bead Chess Scandal". The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. 16 September 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20. Retrieved 2022-09-18 – via YouTube.
11. ^ "Cheating with…vibrating anal beads? Even if you lose, you still kinda win". The Daily Show. 2022-09-16. Archived from the original on 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-22 – via YouTube.
12. ^ "Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann denies using vibrating sex toy to cheat". BBC. 2023-09-26. Archived from the original on 2025-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
13. ^ Morse, Ben (2023-09-26). "Chess grandmaster Hans Niemann 'categorically' denies using vibrating sex toys to cheat in the sport". CNN. Archived from the original on 2025-09-07. Retrieved 2025-08-17.
14. ^ Chappell, Bill (2023-09-26). "Hans Niemann pooh-poohs a chess cheating theory that's based on vibrating beads". NPR. Archived from the original on 2025-08-23. Retrieved 2025-08-17.

• Go Ask Alice: Anal Beads
• Silverberg, Cory. About.com: Sexuality, "Anal Beads" Archived 2017-01-13 at the Wayback Machine

Further reading

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• Taormino, Tristan (1997). The Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women. Cleis Press. ISBN 1-57344-028-0.

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