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While pregnancy and childbirth is a beautiful and exciting journey, it can sometimes be a stressful experience for the body, in particular for a woman's pelvic floor muscles.
A weakened pelvic floor is a common outcome of childbirth and one in three women will suffer from a weakened pelvic floor at some point in their lives. If you are currently one of these people, have no fear as there are plenty of great toners available that will help you strengthen your pelvic floor and overcome the frustrating issues, such as incontinence, that accompany weak pelvic floor muscles.
Pelvic floor trainers are designed to assist people with performing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, also known as Kegel exercises. Kegel exercises are safe for women with uncomplicated pregnancies however many Kegel toners, particularly electronic toners, should be avoided during pregnancy. We encourage you to speak to a health professional for advice on the right option for your body before you buy.
Finding the best toner will help you feel motivated and confident while you do your Kegels. In order to see results, our research indicates that you will need to spend on average between 10-15 minutes a day doing your Kegels. While the technical components and flashy designs of pelvic floor trainers can make them seem like a magic fix, at the end of the day, the most important factor in feeling muscle improvements is performing your exercises consistently and correctly.
If you're looking for more ideas for expecting and new mothers, we recommend you have a look at our list of the best pregnancy pillows and best nursing bras.
The affordable price and simple to use features of this medical grade toner make it the best on the market. It includes a 12-week exercise plan and users demonstrated a 70% success rate in reducing incontinence over the 12 weeks. The set includes three balls that decrease in size and increase in weight as your pelvic floor strength improves. Unlike most Kegel exercisers, these come with unique clips on the balls that indicate if the exercise is being performed correctly. For people who believe in doing Kegels without electronic stimulation, these weighted balls are the perfect, no-fuss option that will have your pelvic floor feeling fit and fab in no time (as long as you work hard of course!).
This is the best pelvic floor toner for mums with a bigger budget who are interested in electronic options. This USB-rechargeable toner from vSculpt is one of the highest rated toners available and reported to be simple and comfortable to use. It uses a controlled application of heat to the vaginal tissue to improve circulation, collagen production and improve the elasticity and moisture of the pelvic floor. Made with body safe materials and including a range of treatment and vibration modes, this pelvic toner is reported to have great results such as 90% reduction in bladder leakage, and 82% increase in pelvic floor strength over just 45 days. While it may put a small dent in your wallet, if you've got the cash to spare, we think this is the best option for you.
The Innovo pants are perfect for the busy mum who needs to get her pelvic exercises done on the go. Just slip on the Innovo shorts, and let its clever technology (using electrodes) stimulate your pelvic floor muscles in a non-invasive way. In one study, 80% of users saw improvements in four weeks. Innovo recommends using the pants for 30 minutes a day, five days a week for 12 weeks to see the best results. This trainer is not suitable for pregnant women or anyone with an implanted electronic or metal device.
This toner from RavLove comes recommended by doctors and physiotherapists and is designed to see you from beginner to master on your pelvic floor strengthening journey. This option includes three anatomically designed balls to use as your pelvic floor strength improves. With 15-30 minutes of practice per day, RavLove expects you’ll be showing improvements in mere weeks and will be on your way to living life without fear of incontinence.
This bestseller comes with 20 clinically proven pelvic floor strengthening programs. Because it can be hard to exercise pelvic floor muscles correctly, this pelvic floor trainer claims to take the guesswork out and act like a 'satnav' for your pelvic floor. Insert the probe, choose your program and the toner will do the work for you.
A cheaper option from Kegel8, this one comes with nine clinically proven programs that strengthen, stimulate and relieve pain in your pelvic muscles. Designed like the above Kegel 8 Ultra 20, this toner is a good option for those seeking to use something with the convenience of an electric toner but with a smaller price tag.
The Elvie pelvic floor trainer is designed by women for women and will help you perform your pelvic floor exercises with ease. Inserted like a tampon and, once in, the Elvie trainer links with the app and guides you through your five minute pelvic toning program. This trainer can be used by all women and users report seeing results in just four weeks.
This system comes with six Kegel balls and a free ebook (via email) that will guide you step by step as you master your pelvic floor muscles with just 15 minutes work a day. This is a great option to use as it comes with a lifetime guarantee. So, if you’re not happy with your results, Bodyotics says they’ll give you your money back, no questions asked.
Kegel8 have done it again with this biofeedback trainer. Once inserted, the probe inflates automatically to fit and the screen guides you through slow and fast exercises with a squeeze scale to measure your pelvic strength and track your progress. This one is perfect for the competitive mum who will be challenged to better her pelvic floor strength with every squeeze. They say what can be measured can be improved and this toner lives up to this mantra with noticeable improvements in just 12 weeks.
Use this trainer from PeriFit to help make your pelvic floor exercises fun. PeriFit have created video games that use biofeedback to give you engaging, real time results while you do exercises to heal and strengthen your pelvic floor. People who use this part app, part toner reported reduced incontinence in just two weeks.
Another system that is used like a tampon, this set is designed to automatically isolate and activate your pelvic floor muscles. Your muscle strength will improve as you add additional weight over time. When used for around 20 minutes a day, Aquaflex achieves results in only 12 weeks.
This toner offers ten different modes to make pelvic floor exercises more interesting. It includes four different sized balls so you can find the right one for where you're currently at in your pelvic floor journey and progress from there. The toner can be used for just 15 minutes per day to replace 100 kegel exercises. The balls are made from high-grade silicone for ultimate hygiene and safety. The convenient USB rechargeable feature means a 90 minute charge will give you two hours of use.
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for the best pelvic floor toners why not take a look at our articles on the safest baby slings or the best baby play mats and gyms.
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