What Are Pelvic Floor Training Balls?

Have you heard of Pelvic Floor Training Balls? You might have seen them featured in the 50 Shades Darker movie, although they weren't being used for quite the same purpose! While they might look and sound a bit intimidating, Pelvic Floor Training Balls actually have a number of health benefits. As the name suggests, they are designed to strengthen and tighten the pelvic floor - the muscles which provide a base of support for the bladder, uterus and bowel.¹ Strong pelvic floor muscles are important in maintaining sexual health after childbirth as well as maintaining bladder control, something which many women struggle with yet often don't talk about.

What are Pelvic Floor Training Balls?

Pelvic Floor Training (PFT) Balls are hypoallergenic, BPA and latex free spherical devices designed to gently weight train the pelvic muscles to restore strength and resistance. Used internally, these weighted balls are triggered into random movements by the body to get the inner muscles working. Discreet and designed for comfort, they're ideal for new mothers, those with ongoing issues after childbirth, and anyone with a weak pelvic floor looking to increase pelvic strength. Pressure from pregnancy and childbirth can overstretch and tear the muscles, leading to a weakening of the pelvic floor and ongoing problems such as incontinence.¹ Pelvic Floor Training Balls are often used as a preventative treatment before childbirth as well as a restorative treatment afterwards.

Benefits of using Pelvic Floor Training Balls

Pelvic Floor Training Balls are designed to strengthen the vaginal muscles, which comes with its own list of benefits. A strengthened pelvic floor helps to treat a range of vaginal issues, but is particularly beneficial for pre and post natal problems. Studies have shown that this muscle training is actually very effective in preventing and treating incontinence in pregnant women and new mothers.¹ Tightened and trained vaginal muscles can also be helpful for women who suffer from light vaginal leakage, as well as pelvic organ prolapse, caused by the bulging of pelvic organs such as the uterus, bowel or bladder into the vagina.¹ They even have sexual benefits too, helping to tighten the vaginal muscles to improve sexual function. One of the best things about these training balls is that they minimise the necessity of using incontinence pads, making them a reusable, eco-friendly and effective alternative.

How to use Pelvic Floor Training Balls

To use Pelvic Floor Training Balls, insert as you would a tampon. If needed, a lubricant can come in handy here for ease of insertion. The ball should be positioned deeply and almost vertically, with the retrievable loop facing downwards so you can easily remove it. Each type comes with a booklet containing dozens of different exercises to help you train, strengthen and tighten your pelvic muscles in different ways and for different lengths of time. After use, wash your PFT balls in warm soapy water and rinse thoroughly, and store in a protective case.

Pelvi MEDIballs Single
For anyone new to pelvic floor training, I would suggest the Pelvi MEDIballs Single. With only one ball weighing 45 grams, this single version is designed to be comfortable and discreet, providing an introduction to weight training. This is ideal for women with urge and stress incontinence, light bladder leakage or wanting to strengthen pelvic floor muscles as a preventative measure before pregnancy, and can help increase awareness of the pelvic floor muscles to gently build inner strength.²

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.



Pelvi MEDIballs Double
For women who are more experienced with using Pelvic Floor Trainers, the Double Pelvi MEDIballs are a step up from initial weight training with the single MEDIballs. Designed to further develop strength, the Double helps to tighten and tone the pelvic floor with two balls weighing 90 grams in total. Ideal for helping to restore muscle strength to prenatal levels, these training balls help to tone and tighten the muscles to increase bladder control and encourage a more resistant pelvic floor.²

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist consult your healthcare practitioner.



Pelvi BIOglide Lubricant
If you're new to using Pelvic Training Balls or uncomfortable with inserting them, it might help to use a lubricant like Pelvi BIOglide Lubricant to ease the process. With a water base, BIOglide is adjusted to the pH-value of the vaginal flora, medically approved and water-soluble. This vegan formula has been dermatologically and clinically tested to relieve friction and dryness and can be used to ease the insertion of a pelvic floor trainer, as well as a normal lubricant. With a gel-like consistency that melts into a fluid, it is clear, non-sticky and won't stain.

Pelvi MEDIballs Secret Case
Hygiene is extra important when you're going through Pelvic Floor Training, so invest in a designated storage solution like the Pelvi MEDIballs Secret Case to keep them clean and sterile. Specifically designed to store both your MEDIballs Secret Single and Double at the same time, this zip case is convenient for travel, is very discreet and made from quick-dry fabric.

If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare practitioner. Always read the label. Use only as directed.

Source: ¹The Conversation, ²Pelvi.
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