In Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other West African countries, waist beads symbolize femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual well-being. Today, in Africa and the United States, women use waist beads for aesthetic and practical purposes. Not only do they help with stimulation and endurance, but they also add a sensual touch to the act. They are made of glass beads, cotton, nylon, and leather. Waist beads have been worn in cultures worldwide for centuries, so it is no surprise that people still use them today to spice up their sex lives.