To share my personal experience: I have a RoseQuartz, which is a kind and gentle germstone representing love. I bought it a half a year ago. Reason why I was intrigued by this was:
- because I am very interested in germstones and energy flowing through your body. Though I can't explain it scientifically (very frustrating) having them on necklaces or meditating with them appears to have a calming effect on me. And yes: carrying one inside does feel very soothing; not only while meditating, but immediately after I put it inside.
- because I felt like it would contribute to me being 'in touch' with my body. I had been on a road of discovering my body for about 2 years by then. And yes: it does feel very much in touch with my femininity in a way.
- because I have very strong pelvic floor muscles that even get in my way at times, so I liked the idea of practicing control. And yes: you sure can! Nice for me was that I was able to push it out by myself the first time. It is strengthening my feeling of being in touch and having control over my own body.
-sexually, I had little to complain about. As I could already easily orgasm for several times by different sorts of stimulation and totally squeezed my bf like crazy :o Perhaps it's a bit more controllable now... and perhaps using the egg is like a sort of 'maintenance' to keep it all tight ;) but I really don't feel that way about it... So I guess the yoni-egg really is more like a little gift to myself.

[quote]Ummm is it possible for the yoni egg to get stuck up there???
Meaning couldn't the egg shift it's position inside which could get it stuck??[/quote]

No worries! It's not going to get stuck. In the beginning, you may have to learn how to push it out. We're usually not 'trained' to control these muscles consciously. That's why you have a string attached to it. So that you can pull it out. Same way as you'd do using a tampon.

In case other's might be worrying: It's not going to get lost either, as it could never pass the cervix. And it is not going to bounce around. You could feel that the egg slightly moves position. (like I noticed while I was running down the stairs and started giggling because of it :)) You could experiment 'shifting' it up and down and/or 'tilting' the egg inside you by a combination of relaxing and flexing specific muscles. That's a great feeling. It has very minimum space to move, though, cause your vagina will automatically hold on to it.

FYI: the size is about 45 by 35 mm. And it's not the goal to use one as large as possible. In fact: the smaller ones will require your muscles to grab on to it tighter.

[quote]I used to wad up toilet paper into a hard ball and place it in my vagina, just like the yoni egg[/quote]
I'd worry about pieces of toilet paper remaining in there after removing the ball... and (like Rex says) absorbing all vaginal fluids. Using the yoni-egg could even stimulate vaginal walls to lubricate :)

[quote]is the yoni egg safe to use?[/quote]
Well, I'm not a doctor, but: yes, it is safe to use :) There are a few things you should be cautious about:
- while menstruating (blocking natural flow is not a good plan, so better not use it)
- while using an IUD, please verify with your doctor
- whenever you are experiencing pain while having intercourse or while wearing the yoni-egg, please verify with your doctor. (Using the egg is not going to cause pain, any underlying medical issue could.)
- it is not advised to fall asleep with it, though you are allowed to hold it in for a day.
- Get the egg cleansed every time! Rinse it. Put the egg into an empty mug. Let recently boiled water run over the egg slowly, slowly filling the cup (do it to fast and temperature-differences could cause damage). Allow it in the mug for a while and then rinse it off again and pad it dry. If you use a string; take it out of the egg and boil the string for a few minutes.

All this is presented in the brochure accompanied with the egg.

[quote]I think what terrifies me about the yoni egg is...well how hard it is.[/quote]
Well, I can't tell you it's soft in nature ;) But to me it does feel 'nice' because of the rounded smooth surface. And I usually warm the egg in my hands or under warm water. Germstones absorb the heat quite well.

You'd probably have to get comfortable with the egg. You don't need to rush anything. You could lie down and place it in between your labia and keep it there for a while until your comfortable with it. When you're wet enough (or use a little lube) you put a little pressure to it and it will slide in when you're ready for it. You just need to relax en enjoy. (Masturbating is certainly allowed! ;))

[quote]I remember the Ben Wa Balls didn't they go Clickity Clack when you walked.[/quote]
I didn't actually tried them, but did do some searching and asked for advice before I made my choice for the yoni-egg. Ben Wa balls are in fact a bit of the same thing. Accept that they're usually not made out of germstone. And yes, they could make (little) sounds :)

Update: I own Ben Wa balls too. I've had no problems with clicking at all.

Mine are pretty glass ones decorated with glass flowers inside :) The sensation is different, since it's two of them and they're quite small. I consider it a welcome variation :) Just like yoni-eggs, the smaller the Ben-Wa-balls are, the stronger a woman needs her vaginal muscles to be. Also; you need to be in control of your muscles, so that you can push them out. If you're not experienced; better buy those with a thread attached.

PS: I wish my edit-buttons were still active in my old posts; I see so many misspellings, it makes me blush a bit :o My apologies.