kegel ball set - tone
the basics
what your pelvic floor actually does
your pelvic floor is a structure of muscles and tissue running from your pubic bone to your tailbone. it supports your bladder, uterus and rectum, and it works quietly every day without you thinking about it.
like any muscle group, it weakens without use. pregnancy, childbirth, surgery, ageing and the hormonal changes of perimenopause all reduce its tone. when that support weakens, the common results are urinary leakage during exercise, coughing or laughing, a loss of control, and in some cases pelvic organ prolapse.
and like any muscle group, it responds to resistance. kegel exercisers are used to improve pelvic floor muscle tone and help prevent or address urinary incontinence, urinary leakage and prolapse. the same strength also makes orgasm more intense, because orgasm is a series of pelvic floor contractions and a stronger muscle contracts harder.
the problem with kegels done on their own is that there is no feedback. you cannot see the muscle and you cannot tell whether you are engaging the right one. a weight solves that. your body grips it automatically, you feel exactly which muscles are working, and you feel it get easier as they get stronger.
seven levels. one set.
four balls, two straps, and every useful combination in between, plus a final level with no strap at all. white is 30g, orange is 40g, red is 50g, so you can read the load in your hand without looking anything up.
two straps, not one
one for a single ball. one for two.
most kegel sets ship a single retrieval strap, and it is almost always the two ball size. which means every beginner spends their entire first stage on hardware built for a load they are not carrying yet. loose, longer than it needs to be, and the ball shifts when it should stay put.
tone ships two. the 110mm strap holds one ball and sits close. the 160mm strap holds two. you use the one that matches where you are, from the first session to the last.
how to use
- 1clean and lubricate. wash the balls before first use. apply a water based lubricant to the ball, not the strap.
- 2insert. lie down or stand, whichever feels easier. insert the ball and leave the strap outside.
- 3contract. squeeze your pelvic floor around the ball. hold, release, repeat.
- 4build up. start at ten minutes. work toward thirty minutes maximum.
- 5remove. relax completely and pull gently on the strap.
how deep is deep enough
insert until the vaginal entrance closes behind the ball, roughly 2cm in, with the strap outside. that is the whole depth cue. if you push further, the muscles you are trying to train cannot grip the ball properly and the session does nothing. shallow is better than deep.
what a contraction feels like
it is the same muscle you would use to stop yourself from passing gas. not your glutes, not your abs, not your thighs. if those are tightening, ease off and find the smaller movement.
if it slips out
that is the set working as designed. it means the load is above where you are today. drop to the next weight down and come back to it.
if it will not come out
relax completely first, tension is what holds it in. if it still resists, apply a little water based lubricant, then stand up and walk, cough or jump in place. gravity and a sharp contraction will move it. you can also hook a finger behind the ball and draw it down gently. take your time, there is no rush and no danger.
who tone is for
free moving inner weight
each ball holds a weighted core that shifts as you move. the pelvic floor responds reflexively, so training continues while you walk, cook, or do nothing in particular.
medical grade silicone and steel
non porous silicone over a stainless steel core. latex and phthalate free, easy to clean, and built to hold its shape through years of use.
three colour coded by weight
white is 30g, orange is 40g, red is 50g. you can see the load in your hand without checking a chart or guessing which ball is which.
everything you need to know.
care
- clean before and after each use with mild soap and warm water
- take the balls out of the straps and wash both separately
- water based lubricant only, silicone lubricant degrades silicone
- dry fully before storing
- store in the pouch, in a cool dry place
- do not share
safety
- for adult women only, not for medical use
- do not use during pregnancy
- speak to a healthcare professional before use after childbirth or surgery
- do not use with a vaginal or urinary infection
- stop if anything is uncomfortable
- keep out of reach of children