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Your Kegel8 Biofeedback Pelvic Trainer is a CE approved, Grade 1 medical device. It's programmes are clinically proven, and over time, can help you take control and get strong and healthy from the inside out.
We know most women are desperate to see signs of improvement, but please follow this guide carefully. To get the best results it is important that the programme plan is followed.
- Getting Started With the Kegel8 Biofeedback Pelvic Trainer
- Getting Started With a Probe
- What are the Different Exercise Modes?
- What is the Squeeze Scale?
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The Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand is an incredibly simple and effective pelvic floor exerciser that physically shows you if you are exercising your pelvic floor muscles effectively. Created by women, for women.
Follow the Kegel8 exercise plans below to strengthen both your slow and fast twitch muscle fibres. Strengthening you against those little leaks when your bladder is put under pressure (such as when you cough), and allowing you to hold a full bladder for longer. Pelvic floor exercises are a must for everyone. Get your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand today and get started on a healthier, stronger you.
- About Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Getting Started With the Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Kegel8 Beginner's Exercise Plan
- Kegel8 Advanced Exercise Plan
- Removing and Caring for Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
- Q&A's
About Your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
The Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand is designed specifically to help you locate, exercise and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.
The Wand comes with a unique indicator clip which, when attached to your Wand, bends the tail that tells you if you are exercising correctly. When you squeeze your pelvic floor muscles correctly, you will see the tail waving downwards.
Getting Started With the Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand
Make sure you give your Kegel8 Pelvic Floor Wand a quick clean before you start. You can use our body-friendly, antibacterial Kegel8 Cleaning Spray to give the Wand a wipe down. alternatively, wash the Wand in hot, soapy water.
To help get you started on your way to a healthier pelvic floor, here are the top FAQ's we get asked about our range of probes. Simply select your query from the list below to learn more, or click here to contact our Customer Service Team.
FAQ's
- How Do I Insert the Kegel8 Glide Gold Probe?
- What's the Best Position to Exercise In?
- How Much Gel Should I Use with My Probe?
- How to Connect Your Probe to the Kegel8 Unit
- How to Clean Your Probe Correctly
- How to Remove the Kegel8 Glide Gold Probe
- How to Test Your Probe
- Which Probe is Best for Prolapse?
- Help! My Probe is Too Big! ...
All Kegel8 products are CE approved medical devices. Their uses are clinically proven, and over time, can help you to take control and get strong and healthy from the inside out.
We know most women are desperate to see signs of improvement, but please follow these guides carefully. To get the best results, it is important that your programme plan is followed.
Quick links to subject areas covered in this article
- Which Electrical Stimulation Probe is Right for You?
- What is the difference between our probes?
- The Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe
- Which probe is best when you have a pelvic organ prolapse?
- Which probe should I use if mine is too big?
- Probes to use for nickel allergies
- I don’t feel any sensation with my probe, or can only feel it on one side
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Switching from tampons and sanitary pads to a menstrual cup can be a daunting experience, but Kegel8 are here to help make the process an easy success. A menstrual cup is an environmentally (and financially) friendly alternative to disposable menstrual products. There is an extensive list of advantages that come with using a menstrual cup, including:
- Savings for your bank account
- Ease of use
- Wearable for up to 12 hours
- Fits every shape
- Body safe
- Saves the environment from 2 billion plastic menstrual products
Follow the links below to skip to a section, or scroll down the page to learn more about looking after your Kegel8 Menstrual Cup.
Follow the links below to skip to a section, or scroll down the page to learn more about looking after your vaginal or anal probe.
Getting the Most out of Your Probes
- How to clean a Kegel8 probe
- How much lubricant gel should I use with my probe?
- How to insert and position the Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe
- How to remove the Kegel8 Glide Gold Vaginal Probe
Troubleshooting Issues
If you experience issues with connectivity, follow the directions below to test your Kegel8 unit.
The Water Test - Testing Your Probe
First follow the steps below to check your probe is working.
- Set up the unit as if you were going to use it and check the following:
- The programme is set to a PO (pre-set) programme, not a PC (customised) programme
- The probe is connected to Channel A at the left-hand side of the unit
- All wires are firmly pressed together - Place the probe in a glass...
If you are unable to, or, don't like the idea of using a probe to stimulate your pelvic floor muscles, you can use electrode pads on the skin as an alternative. Electrode pads transmit electrodes at an effective rate, causing your muscles to contract to exercise them and help you regain control. There is an extensive list of advantages that come with using electrode pads, including nerve stimulation optimisation and treating a huge range of pelvic related conditions.
Follow the links below to skip to a section, or scroll down the page to learn more about looking after your electrode pads.
Recovering from a caesarean section (C-section) can be a challenging and delicate process for new mothers. In this article, we will explore seven effective strategies to help expedite and enhance the recovery journey after a C-section. From practical self-care tips to gentle exercises and emotional support, these recommendations are designed to empower mothers as they navigate the post-operative period.
1. Protect and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
Pregnancy and childbirth can place significant strain on the pelvic floor muscles, causing conditions such as incontinence and prolapse. Having a c-section does not stop such conditions from occurring, one prevalent misconception surrounding childbirth is that a C-section safeguards the pelvic floor from damage. The pelvic floor comprises muscles, ligaments, and tissues that provide support to the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Weakened muscles or stretched ligaments...