i used to sleep w/ my vibrator next to me (in case of "emergency") until my daughter found it when she was 6. i was in the bathroom and i heard her say "what's this mommy?" i came out and she was holding it up in the air. I told her it was a dangerous beading/craft tool. she bought the explanation since it has visible pearls in the "ball" area and she knows I make jewelry w/ beads