Tenga Spinner Beads Review
Overall Rating
4.2/5
Bedbible Rating:
4/5
User Ratings:
4.4/5
Based on 106 user reviews
Rating: Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads was rated 95 out of 100, which means it is designed absolutely incredible.
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Rating: Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads was rated 85 out of 100, which means it is extremely easy to use and worked very well.
What it is: The Ease of Use rating is a score given on how easy the toy is to operate and use. Aspects that are considered is the suitability for different kinds of people, intuitiveness, and potential learning curve of using the product for pleasure (or pain).
Rating: Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads was rated 75 out of 100, which means it is very good quality.
What it is: The Quality rating is a score that takes into account the quality of the materials used in the toy, how well it was manufactured, the safety, durability and overall quality feel of the toy.
My Verdict
Choose your character! This product is the tutorial fighter; basic, but functional, with a trick or two up its sleeve if you know how to use it. It's stealthy and compact. The lack of anatomical correctness makes it a less intimidating buy than other alternatives. The simplicity of the product is greatly elevated by the internal coil, which twists the toy as you insert. It feels great! This feature is what really elevates a pretty generic rubber blob to a top-tier starter toy.
Recommended for
I would recommend any first-timer or beginner this toy, as it's very easy to learn and use.
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About The Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads
The Tenga Spinner is made entirely of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a stretchy, porous, rubber-plastic polymer. The toy is a 2.2-inch-diameter cylinder that's 5.51 inches long. If that sounds small, don't worry! It's quite durable and stretches to fit just about any reasonable size. If you're a freak of nature with 8 inches or more, this might be a little tight for you; but maybe that's just what you want! The elastomer contains a flexible coil that twists the toy upon insertion. The toy easy to clean, and removing the caps from the case makes give you a convenient drying stand.
Pros
- ✅Compact and discreet
- ✅Affordable
- ✅Simple to use
- ✅Fun to master
- ✅Spinning sensation
Cons
- ❌Sticky when dry
- ❌Can leave residue on skin
- ❌Might be too simple for more experienced users
Table of contents (13)
Personal Experience
The year is 2023. The month is May. Heart thumping, I browse online for my first ever sex toy. Having been married for two years at that point, I’d become quite familiar with the ins and outs of sex. The basics are just that: in, and out. But, as I had come to learn, good sex is much more than that. Good sex has a twist. A twist of the tongue, a twist of the hips, a twist of the hands. Such a twist caught my eye when I found the Tenga Spinner. Every other sex toy I had seen was somewhat intimidating. Ultra-realistic vulvas stared back at me from the screen. Vacuum controls and vibrators and mechanical pumps lined the webpages like beasts waiting to pounce. Looking back, that feeling of intimidation sounds rather silly. Such products are just there to have a bit of fun. But as a complete noob to the sex toy space, I’m sure I wasn’t alone in feeling that way. But the Tenga Spinner was different. Simple. Straightforward. And also tantalizing. The twist of the toy is literal: a springy coil wraps around the central shaft, causing it to actually spin upon insertion! It’s small and compact, easily storable and convenient to travel with. And all for a mere $23. My wife (after picking a source of electronic stimulation for herself) convinced me to buy it. The experience of buying a sex toy for the first time was quite exhilarating. I waited excitedly for shipping notifications, tracking it obsessively until it finally arrived at my doorstep. I retrieved it, and ripped open the box. The container of the toy itself is admirably simple. A small cylinder with caps at the top and bottom. I remove the toy and inspect it, already anticipating the sensations it would bring. It’s quite small, fitting easily into one hand. The material is stretchy and slightly sticky. I figure a bit of lubrication will solve that problem. The internal coil, which I had worried would be stiff and uncomfortable, is extremely flexible. The Spinner bends in half easily and stretches to twice its length. Grinning, my wife and I decide to try out our new toys. It’s fantastic. The twisting sensation is everything I had hoped it would be. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and feels absolutely wonderful. The beads and ridges within the toy feel shockingly similar to a real vagina. It warms up quickly, given its small size and plentiful skin contact. While certainly not a replacement for the real thing, it comes damn close. It also very quickly gets me damn close, and I have to ease off on the intensity to maintain that plateau of pleasure. The organic stretching and sliding motion of the Spinner make it great for edging and orgasm control training. I’m able to maintain an edge for quite a while (never timed it, but that might be fun!) and using this toy in conjunction is wonderful. The opening is remarkably good at maintaining an air-tight seal. I find I can squeeze the air out of the cavity for a more powerful suction, which completely changes how the toy feels. It’s tighter, grippier, and twists more. Opening the seal allows air back in and loosens it up, allowing for more gentle and sensual play. I’m not exaggerating when I say that the first orgasm I had while using it was one of the most powerful I’d had in months. Cleaning it is also simple as can be. Just use soap and water, and leave it in the drying stand. Its short enough that you can easily reach the nooks and crannies at the back of the shaft with just your fingers. While this tale of the beginnings of sexual indulgence might seem melodramatic, I believe that such emotional strength is what comes with exploring one’s sexuality more deeply. Having only just begun such a journey with the Tenga Spinner, those are the feelings I remember. I imagine they are also the feelings of many a nervous adventurer seeking what I sought all those months ago. The Spinner provides a perfect access point for the inexperienced to begin their quest.
Design
The Spinner Beads is perfect in its simplicity. This toy is not looking to be the most hard-core, feature-rich product on the market. Instead, it has one design focus, and it uses that focus with excellence. The spinner coil is truly this product's heart and soul. Its design is quite clever; when a shaft is inserted, the widening of the cavity which the coil surrounds causes it to expand, which in turn twists the farther ends of the coil around the shaft. The textured beads on the interior provide excellent stimulation. Simple, elegant, and satisfying, this product's design makes it perfect for beginners.
Ease of Use
Making the most of the twisting motion provided by the Tenga Spinner may take a bit of practice. The intuitive way to use it is simply grabbing it fully with the hand and stroking away. However, I found that holding the entire toy actually prevents the motion of the spinner coil. Instead, to maximize the twisting motion, it should be wielded from either the very base or the very end. Using these sections to move the toy leaves the coil more room to twist. Someone with trouble gripping or hand-associated disabilities may find this toy difficult to fully enjoy.
Quality
Overall the Tenga Spinner is quite durable and sturdy. After using it frequently for nearly a year, there is no visible deterioration of the Elastomer material. It has a satisfying thickness to it that I've never felt was inadequate. The internal coil has retained its shape and springiness without deviation. My one complaint is that the Elastomer is quite sticky when not wet. Dust and hair stick to it frequently. The stickiness has increased over time, which may be a cause of concern. After extended usage, it also can transfer the feeling of stickiness onto the skin. However, washing with soap and water removes the residue.
Price
The Tenga Spinner is well-worth it. One of the cheapest toys on the market, it goes for only $23 on the Tenga website. Given the extremely low price point, minor quibbles of quality are hardly a concern. It's simple and feels great. I've owned mine for nearly a year and it's still going strong.
Performance
It works exactly as advertised. I find myself admiring the design of the spinner coil. It's remarkably elegant and straightforward. Simply inserting yourself causes the coil to expand and rotate in a way that is extremely satisfying. Organic stretching and contracting of the material makes it enjoyable to use and control.
Packaging
The packaging of this product is like the product itself: simple and unobtrusive. It's exactly what one looks for in this kind of toy. It's small and easy to store, making it great for stealth should the need arise. The packaging also doubles as a drying rack once the Spinner has been cleaned, adding to its convenience. There is no text on the exterior of the packaging, which improves its discreetness.
Materials and care
The toy is made from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). It's rather light, given its size, but has a satisfying density to the construction that keeps it from feeling cheaply-made. It's completely water-proof and safe to use with water-based lubricants. Oil- or silicone-based lubes run the risk of damaging the toy. Because TPE is porous, thorough cleaning is a must to prevent bacterial growth. However, it's extremely easy to clean; simply wash with anti-bacterial soap and water, rinse, and leave on included drying stand. Once it's dry, it's easy to store in the included case.
Special feature
The spinner coil brings what would be a simple and somewhat boring toy to the next level of pleasure. Its design is ingenious and elegant; a flexible spring-like coil wraps around the sleeve. When an object–theoretically a penis–is inserted, the expansion of the cavity stretches the surrounding coil wider, which causes the rest of the coil to twist inward on itself. It’s incredibly satisfying and brings this product to the forefront of beginner toys.
Specifications and features
| Length | 5.11 inches |
| Insertable length | 6.73 inches |
| Diameter | 1.77 inches |
| Diameter (internal) | Stretches to approx. 2.15 inches |
| Texture | Beads |
| Openings | 1 Neutral Orifice |
| Materials | TPE |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Storage Bag Included | Yes |
| Colors Available | Yellow (+ different textures in other colors) |
Comparing Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads with alternatives
 Tenga Spinner - 05 Beads | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 4.2 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 | 4.3 / 5.0 | 3.4 / 5.0 | 3.2 / 5.0 | 4.7 / 5.0 |
| Bedbible rating | 4.0 / 5.0 | 4.8 / 5.0 | 4.5 / 5.0 | 3.0 / 5.0 | 2.9 / 5.0 | 5.0 / 5.0 |
| User rating | 4.4 / 5.0 from 106 users | 4.6 / 5.0 from 35 users | 4.2 / 5.0 from 60 users | 3.7 / 5.0 from 20 users | 3.5 / 5.0 from 2936 users | 4.4 / 5.0 from 120 users |
| Price | Cheap | Affordable | Affordable | Affordable | Cheap | Cheap |
| Design | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 75 / 100 | 50 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Ease of use | 85 / 100 | 85 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 90 / 100 | 80 / 100 | 95 / 100 |
| Quality | 75 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 95 / 100 | 30 / 100 | 30 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Sound | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Buzzy/Rumbly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Length | 5.11 inches | 5.1 inches | 7 inches | 7 inches | 6.5 inches | 5.75 inches |
| Insertable length | 6.73 inches | - | 6.1 inches | 5 inches | - | 5 inches |
| Diameter | 1.77 inches | 1.8 inches | - | - | - | - |
| Diameter (internal) | Stretches to approx. 2.15 inches | 1 inches | 2 inches | 0.6-1 inches | - | .25 inches |
| Texture | Beads | 'Brick' with Internal Spiral | - | Ridged | - | Uniform bumps |
| Openings | 1 Neutral Orifice | One | - | 1 Neutral Orifice | 2 | 2 |
| Materials | TPE | TPE | Elastomer | TPE, ABS Plastic | TPR | Ultraskyn (TPE) |
| Waterproof | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Bag Included | Yes | - | - | Comes with case and cap | No | No |
| Colors Available | Yellow (+ different textures in other colors) | - | - | Clear | Pink | Light skin tone |
| Adjustable | - | No | - | - | - | - |
| Weight | - | - | 0.68 lbs | - | - | .75 lbs |
| Flexibility | - | - | Flexible case | - | - | - |
| Width | - | - | - | 2.8 inches | 2.75 inches | 3 inches |
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Reviewed by:
Vance Valentine