Why Use a Manual Pelvic Floor Exerciser? Benefits & Results

So you’ve been told that you need to do your pelvic floor exercises? Maybe you’ve just had a baby, maybe you’re suffering from some leaks, or maybe you just want to get your muscles strong, healthy and in great shape.

But, it’s not always easy to do your manual pelvic floor exercises, and every day we get calls from Kegel8 ladies asking for advice about whether they are using the right muscles, how often they should be exercising and how long they should be ‘lifting and squeezing’ for. That’s where a Kegel8 manual pelvic floor toner comes in.

Strengthen your pelvic floor with a manual pelvic floor toner

If you’re wondering how to do your manual pelvic floor exercises correctly, then you’ve come to the right place. Your pelvic floor is made up of ‘slow twitch’ and ‘fast twitch’ muscle fibres, and it’s important to exercise in a way that strengthens them both. You should do both slow Kegel exercises and fast Kegel exercises to get the best results.

Slow Kegel Exercises: start at your anus and tighten your pelvic floor muscles (as though you’re trying not to pass wind), then tighten around your vagina. Squeeze both of these areas and ‘lift’ – the lift part is just as important as the squeeze! Hold for a slow count of 5, then relax. Repeat 5 times.

Fast Kegel Exercises: tighten your muscles as above, but ‘squeeze and lift’ quickly for two seconds, then relax for two seconds. Repeat 5 times.

You should aim to do these exercises 6-10 times a day, and you should start to see improvement within 8-20 weeks. You will find that as your muscles get stronger, you can hold your ‘squeeze and lifts’ for longer.

Need Help With Your Manual Pelvic Floor Exercises?

You’re not alone. Many women (and men) struggle with manual pelvic floor exercises because it’s hard to know if you’re targeting the right muscles. It’s common to accidentally tighten your thighs, glutes or stomach instead of your pelvic floor. On top of that, remembering to do Kegels multiple times a day can be difficult—and results don’t always come quickly, which can feel discouraging.

That’s where Kegel8 Kegel Weights can help.

Why Choose Kegel8 Kegel Weights?

Kegel8 Kegel Weights are designed to make manual pelvic floor exercises easier, more effective, and more measurable. They are also used within the NHS, offering added reassurance and credibility.

1. More Effective Pelvic Floor Strengthening

Using vaginal weights adds gentle resistance to your exercises—similar to using weights at the gym. This encourages your pelvic floor muscles to work harder, helping to build strength faster and more effectively.

The Kegel8 set includes 3 progressive weights, allowing you to start at a comfortable level and gradually increase the challenge as your muscles get stronger.

2. Built-in Biofeedback (Know You’re Doing It Right)

One of the biggest challenges with Kegels is knowing if you’re doing them correctly.

Kegel8 weights feature a smart silicone tail that gives you instant feedback:

Moves downwards when you’re engaging the correct pelvic floor muscles
Moves upwards if you’re using the wrong muscles

This simple feedback helps you build confidence and improve technique quickly.

3. Clinically Supported Results

Pelvic floor exercises using vaginal weights are clinically proven to be effective in over 70% of incontinence cases, making them a trusted and recommended option.

Combined with consistent use, Kegel8 weights can help improve:

Bladder control
Pelvic floor strength
Confidence in everyday life

4. Expert-Led Exercise Guidance

Each Kegel8 Kegel Weights set includes a physiotherapist-developed exercise guide, with routines for both beginners and advanced users.

These short, simple routines are designed to fit into your day—so you don’t need to worry about remembering multiple sessions.

A Simpler, More Effective Way to Do Kegels

If you’ve found manual pelvic floor exercises confusing or ineffective, Kegel8 Kegel Weights provide a clear, guided and proven solution—helping you strengthen the right muscles and see real results.

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