If you buy anal beads make sure the seams are finished off neatly. Rough parts will irritate the rectum and anal opening. With hard plastic beads there can be hard edges in the middle where they are fused together.
Make sure the beads are connected securely and the retrieval cord is strong enough so you can pull them out without difficulty.
The beads can be soft or firm-textured and they come in different sizes. If you ever experiment with these, start with the soft and small ones and gradually find the size and material you like best.
Relax the anal sphincters when you insert the beads one at a time into your anus. Use lots of lubricant, otherwise pulling them out will only hurt.
To protect yourself against STD’s you should have your own toys. Don’t use the beads of someone else, unless you cover them with a condom.
It's unwise to use anal beads if you have experienced any bleeding from the rectum.