If you have read some of my previous articles, you may have noticed that in about 90% of my posts I mention Kegel exercises. This is for a very important reason! If there’s one thing that I get excited about selling in Adultsmart it’s these products so you can imagine how thrilled I was to see the incredible Elvie come into the store, arguably the greatest kegel trainer.
Elvie The Award Winning Kegel Exerciser
Anyone who is serious about pelvic floor training needs to know about the Elvie. Quite simply, it is the greatest Kegel trainer on the market!
Kegel exercises are so important for all women to complete, with genetics, high-impact sport, aging, pregnancy and childbirth contributing to weak pelvic floor muscles. Weak pelvic floor muscles can result in urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, poor core strength and difficulties post-childbirth.
Strong pelvic floor muscles
Can mean these issues are avoided or even resolved, with also more intense and powerful orgasms achievable when performing Kegel exercises. So if your physical health is not enough of a reason to get going with Kegels then think about the pleasure that can be reached from committing to them.
Kegel exercises can be completed without a product. But from my personal experience and from what I have come to understand about women, it is so easy to forget to do them.
Investing in a Kegel training product means that you keep yourself accountable to complete them. There is no toy more easy and exciting to use than the Elvie!
Elvie, the Greatest Kegel Trainer
It Measures The Strength Of Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Bluetooth technology has been a fairly recent addition to the sex toy industry, with most of the toys equipped with this feature used to control vibrations.
Elvie is a Kegel trainer that, when inserted into the vagina, measures the strength of your pelvic floor muscle contractions by connecting to the smartphone application. This app includes a range of 5 minute workouts and indicates whether you are completing the exercises correctly.
These app workouts are interactive, with the gem on the screen rising to allow you to visualise the muscle contractions. It keeps a record of the strength of your muscle contractions which allows you to track your progress as time goes on.
Elvie’s Ergonomical Shape
The shape of the Elvie is reminiscent of a tadpole (Ok sperm if you want my honest first thoughts). With the larger end being inserted into the vagina with or without the changeable cover and the tail kept outside of the body. It’s cover is included for those who like a firmer, more comfortable fit in the body.
It is important that the Elvie is not inserted too far into the vagina, with the app able to tell you if any adjustments are needed.
Other Features Of The Elvie
- Made from high quality medical grade silicone that is very easy to keep clean.
- Waterproof so using a mild soap and washing it under warm water will keep it spick and span.
- I am also thrilled that with the enormous range of pink and purple sex toys on the market. Elvie is a beautiful mint green colour.
- Includes a discrete and sleek carry case that also works as the charger.
- Battery life of the Elvie can last up to one month.
- USB charger is easy to use.
- 2 year warranty to give you peace of mind.
I am certainly not surprised to hear the rave reviews Elvie has received since its debut. As well as featuring in countless women’s magazines, the Elvie is recommended by physiotherapists, obstetricians and personal trainers worldwide.
Importance Of Maintaining Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
I have mentioned much about the physical benefits of Kegel exercises. What I feel most passionate about are the psychological effects achieved from connecting to our bodies and vaginas.
There are many women in the world who are completely disconnected from their bodies, with feelings of shame or embarrassment when it comes to their genitals. Using a Kegel trainer like the Elvie leads to greater physical health. It means that women can become more connected to and accepting of their genitals.
Committing to the exercise a couple of times throughout the day
For example: upon waking in the morning, on your lunchtime break and before going to sleep at night. Means that you are taking time for yourself, your pleasure and your health. It is crucial for women to take time to fill up their own cups and do something for themselves so that they can be more alive, loving and energised in their lives.
I believe that the Elvie can be a gateway to a more embodied, connected, healthier and pleasurable life for women so for this reason it gets a huge thumbs up from me.
Why Not Improve Your Sex Life & Your Pelvic Floor
I have been reading and researching Kegel beads, Ben-wa balls and Kegel exercises and thought I would review the Lelo Luna Beads as they seem to be the most trusted ones on the market.
Ben Wa Balls really do have a lot of different names including O balls, love eggs. Could these small unassuming balls on a string, really improve my sex life, and give me the vagina of an 18 year old?
Could it really be true?
“Lelo Luna Beads… Sensual pleasures and fitness combined.”
Ben Wa balls have been around for centuries, some say they were the first ever sex toy. It used to be a woman would wear one during sex and the moving ball would improve sensations for both partners. They have come a long way from 500BC.
Even enjoying a bit of a comeback at the moment thanks to the Fifty Shades of Grey Trilogy by E L James. You can get all sorts of varieties, vibrating ones, ones made in all kinds of different materials. Different amounts of balls on the string, different weights, shapes sizes, no string, balls inside.
You name it.
Kegel Balls etc Still Do the Same Thing after all this time
Still popular to this day, Ben Wa Balls have been one of the women’s favourite items to use. Lelo, most famous for there vibrating toys also has, in my opinion, one of the nicest looking and best quality Ben-Wah balls on the market, called the Lelo Luna Beads.
Lelo Luna Beads
They are sleek, elegant and a refreshingly modern take on the famous Ben-Wa balls. You will find some balls are connected by a string. With the “Lelo Luna Beads” they are connected by a thin strong silicone part that also wraps around the balls themselves.
A string loop attached to balls gives an added benefit of being able to tug on the balls for stimulation, exercises, and also easier removal. “Luna Beads” are made of hard ABS plastic and contain weighted balls inside the plastic balls which roll around causing self-made vibrations.
I’m New to This So How Do I Start?
If you’re new to Kegel Exercises it’s best to just start with just one bead (the one with the attached loop, so you’ll be able to easily remove it). And if you’re feeling more advanced, use the silicone harness to join the two beads into one toy.
- Lelo Luna Beads are gently inserted into the vagina, using lubricant.
- Once inside, your body movements make them roll around as you move, creating some excellent internal sensations and reminding you to squeeze against the ball.
- A squeezing motion you make when you feel the tingles exercises your kegel muscles and in turn they strengthen your pelvic floor, meaning better vaginal tone and stronger, more intense orgasms.
- Stronger muscles help with a stronger vagina and consequently stronger and more powerful orgasms.
- Exercising this muscle can get your vagina back in shape after you have a baby.
- And help with the natural slackening that comes with age and the menopause.
Next step is up to you.
Walk around, take a shower, go for a jog–whatever you feel like! As you wear your LELO Luna Beads as a sexual aid, the movements you make will shift the weight beads inside of you. They force your muscles to adapt and strengthen as they work to keep the beads inside of you.
Another way to create stimulation and pleasure is using a rocking chair to rock back and forth the balls. In some cases, this can lead to the woman climaxing. Try and be creative! Try them while riding the bus, during intercourse, or even secretly while working (who’s gonna know).
Packaging and Presentation
Lelo Luna Beads come packaged beautifully as all LELO products do, in a sturdy white box with a satin drawstring. There are 4 of the prettiest interchangeable balls, in pastel translucent pink and blue with weights inside.
Features of Lelo Luna Beads
- Two are able to be encased in a stretchy white silicone holder with a retrieval cord. Exercising your vagina muscle is exactly the same as training in the gym, the better you get, the more weight you can take.
- Heavier the balls they are, the more work you have to do to keep them in.
- 2 of the Luna beads weigh 28 grams and 2 weigh 37. Not the heaviest around but great for beginners to intermediate.
- A stretchy silicone holder so you can interchange the weights. They can be worn all day if you are up to it, you can even pee while wearing them.
Cleaning and Hygiene
- They are going to see a lot of Lube and bodily fluids though, so it’s pretty important that they can be easily and thoroughly washed.
- 100% waterproof and can be boiled.
- Because the Luna Beads are made of hard ABS plastic and silicone, they incredibly easy to clean.
- Simply remove the beads from the silicone and wash with some warm water and anti-bacterial soap.
- Allow the beads to dry fully and then reinsert them into the harness.
- They are completely body safe as you would expect from Lelo.
- 1 year warranty.
Silent But Effective
Lelo Luna Beads are also silent so you won’t be jangling about like a reindeer. No one will ever have a clue you are wearing them. This is where the excitement comes in.
If your partner asks you to wear them in contemplation of sex, they are a constant teasing reminder of what is to come. Some women love the subtle vibrations. Luna beads for the pelvic floor only work while you are moving. Kegel balls for sexual enjoyment work all the time.
Wear Them During Sex
As I mentioned before, you can wear Lelo Luna Beads during sex, but the Luna beads would probably not be the best design. You would be better off with a single larger bead with no string. (the body will naturally push the ball out when you are done if you are relaxed.
Luna Beads have a retrieval cord though anyway if that’s something you are worried about. They are not designed for anal play but I guess there is no reason not to if you are so inclined. Why bother though when we have so many other wonderful toys specially designed for that purpose?
Lelo does seem to be the go to brand for new mums.
Design of the beads and the packaging do make these the perfect present for a baby shower.
One final thing.
When you first use Lelo Luna Beads, it is probably best to wear some snug fitting underwear if you are going to be out and about. It can take a bit of practice to keep them in if you are not in the best shape.
As with many things, you have to put the work in to see results.
Most women need to exercise daily with these for 12 weeks to see any real results. But what can I say? If you would prefer to be popping ping pong balls out of yourself, at will for your partner’s pleasure, rather than peeing yourself every time you sneeze.
Then it’s time to invest in some of these. As you can see, the Luna Beads has many benefits. Improve your sex life while having fun at the same time!
Try a pair and you’ll see why women love em’.
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