What are waist beads?
Waist beads are a traditional African beauty accessory for girls and women, and they have cultural and spiritual significance in African settings.
Waist beads are used in some African cultures and religions as a form of body adornment, a symbol of noble birth, a symbol of femininity and fertility, healing, luck, prevention of harm, etc.
Traditional African waist beads can be made from a variety of materials such as ivory seeds, coral seeds, glass, stone, clay, etc, and thread.
Waist beads come in different sizes, patterns, and colors, and can be customized to suit the wearer’s preferences or intended purpose.
Are there Benefits of Wearing Waist beads?
Yes, waist beads are loved by most African men as it enhances the beauty of women, and get them attracted to men.
Waist beads are also used to evaluate weight gain, weight loss, or growth, and to provide support during pregnancy, but on the contrary, waist beads do not increase your hips.
There could be other importance of waist beads in love making such as turning on men or other spiritual benefits of waist beads linked to relationships, romance, sex, and marriage.
Waist beads have become increasingly popular in other parts of the world, including the United States, where they are sometimes worn as a fashion accessory or as a form of body positivity.
What are the Disadvantages of Waist Beads?
While waist beads can be a beautiful accessory to enhance your look, there are some side effects of using waist beads all the time.
You can be Allergic to the material used in making some beads
Traditional African waist beads are not taken off for daily routines like taking bath or sleeping, therefore, some women can experience an allergic reaction to the materials used to make waist beads, such as nickel or certain types of beads.
Since it’s in direct contact with their skin, it can cause itching, rashes, or other skin irritations.
It can cause Discomfort
If you’re not used to wearing beads, trying them on your waist can make you feel uncomfortable, especially if they are too tight, the beads are many and heavy.
Also, you can have discomfort if the materials used are not breathable, or the beads make a rattling sound when you move.
If you have sensitive skin, you can get irritated wearing waist beads around your waist or hips.
It can serve as a breeding space for germs
If you don’t remove your waist beads and wash regularly, sweat and dirt from your body can be packed in and around the beads.
Then, it becomes home to germs to breed and cause skin infections and other forms of diseases in your body.
Body shaming
Unlike before, African women are not so proud to use waist beads again. People, especially men believe there’s a secret to using waist beads, and it’s likely to make them commit more than necessary to relationships or marriage.
Also, in some cultures or social settings, wearing waist beads may be viewed as inappropriate or suggestive.
A decline in general acceptability of waist beads can lead to body shaming or unwanted attention from others.
It can cause injury when broken or too tight
If you wear waist beads too tight and they become tangled or caught on objects, it can cause injury or discomfort.
If you are hairy, waist beads can become entangled with your body, and cause pain or injury when you try to pull them off your skin.
If some of the beads got broken, especially during lovemaking, they can pierce into your skin and cause injury.
Inaccurate weight tracking
While waist beads can be used to track weight gain or loss, they may not provide an accurate measurement.
This can lead to unrealistic expectations or disappointment if the results are not as expected.
Waist beads can be breakable and difficult to fix
The thread in the beads can become weak after some months and cut, causing some of the beads to break or get lost.
When this happens, you may have to find a new thread, and it can be difficult to fix the beads on the new thread again.
Also, losing most of the beads would render it useless or not as beautiful as it should be, so you may have to buy another one or add beads in different shapes and patterns it.
Conclusion
It’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of using waist beads before deciding whether or not to wear waist beads.
Both the benefits and the drawbacks are personal, about one’s taste, and care, but if you’ve to use waist beads make sure that they are made from safe, comfortable materials.
Also, wear it in a way that feels comfortable, appropriate, and acceptable to your love mate.