You may already be familiar with kegels, which strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. (See 'How to Do Kegels' below for more information on kegels.) The pelvic floor muscles can be weakened by pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, weight gain, aging and surgeries in this region. As the pelvic floor muscles weakens, orgasm become harder to achieve and, if achieved, less intense. Also, mild to moderate incontinence can occur, a.k.a 'I pee a little when I sneeze' and similar predicaments. Studies vary widely on the amount of women that will encounter this, but many suggest 30-60% of women will struggle with some urinary leakage in their life.
Okay, time for the good news: Kegels and kegel balls can prevent and/or treat these symptoms!
Most start by doing kegels and later move to kegel balls for stronger results. Kegel balls are weighted balls often connected with a silicone harness and strengthen these same muscles. When I began working out, I began by relying on exercise using my own body weight and moved to adding on extra weight as I became stronger. Similar theory with kegel balls, plus it helps to know where these muscles are and how to use them before shelling out money.
How to Do Kegels
If you haven't done kegels before, it is a fairly simple and discreet exercise. It is best to try while urinating to be sure you are tensing the correct muscles. If you tense and the flow of urine stops or slows, you have found the right muscles. Just tense these muscles anytime, and try varying speed and length of the muscle hold. For example, try holding the muscles for two seconds and then relax for two. Try holding for five and ten seconds and increasing repetitions (from 10 to 20) and sets (from 2 sets of 10 to 3 sets of 20). I would recommend doing these daily for a couple weeks before moving onto kegel balls.
I still write 'Kegels' on my daily to-do list as a reminder, but my mind needs see to it on a list, if it is going to happen!
How to Use Kegel Balls
I would recommend beginning at home the first time, as you don't want to be stuffing them back up your vagina in the supermarket. They WILL probably slip out the first time. I inserted my Lelo Luna Beads Noir in just like a tampon and proceeded to get started on the dishes, while occasionally adjusting the beads. Begin standing up, and add in kegels to keep the balls from making their escape. I only had them in for about 15 minutes the first time, then moved to 30 the next week. I generally wear them about 3-4 times a week and can just walk around for a few hours doing errands with them in. I remove the balls in the restroom by simply pulling the cord.
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| Start using them for a couple minutes while do chores around the house. |
Lelo's Luna Beads come in Mini, Classic and Noir. Minis are supposedly for women under 30 who have never been pregnant, but I would recommend Classic size for anyone. If you have experienced intercourse without pain, I doubt Classic is going to be an issue. Classic also comes with 2 sets of differently weighted balls, so you can move up a size as you get more comfortable. Noir are smaller in diameter than the Classic but are have only have one set of weighted balls (same weight as Classic's heaviest). Black is my favorite color, and honestly, that's why the Noir beads are my go-to.
Bit of warning: The weights in kegel balls are little weighted marbles that move freely inside of the balls. It is an interesting sensation. Once I could hold them in well, I jump around a bit and felt like I had a pinball machine inside my pelvis. It was not unpleasant in the slightest but also not an orgasmic sensation.
We have Luna Beads Classic and Noir in store now. If you have any questions, feel free to comment, tweet, e-mail, or swing by the shop.
XOXO,
Merry
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