Anal stimulators look like a short strand of beads which are connected together with nylon cord or other material. All anal beads have a ring or some other kind of handle at one end. Typically, the beads themselves present silicone or plastic smooth spheres. Some beads can be quite smooth to touch, whereas others are firm - which ones to choose naturally depends on the person who is going to use them.

Anal beads come in various sizes. Typically beginners prefer to choose smaller anal beads whereas experienced anal sex lovers opt for bigger anal beads as these provide anus with more intensive stimulation.