This is a long and very honest review.

I have always done pelvic floor exercises, before during and after pregnancy and I felt confident that I was looking after myself. So when I started to leak urine after my third baby I was horrified and mystified. I was brave and spoke to my doctor about it but was just told to do PFE which infuriated me as I was already doing them! I tried cones and ben wa balls but made almost no progress: at a certain point of quite a low weight, they just slipped out. And the leaking got steadily worse to the point that sometimes just standing up produced a dribble. I felt devastated, and pretty helpless: I had done PFEs, I'd sought medical advice, I had investigated and been diligent with trying additional methods of help and I was just getting worse.

I was down an internet wormhole one night and came across Kegel8. I'll be honest, I wasn't convinced it would work and £100 was and is a lot of money to me but I'm young and the thought of a lifetime of worsening incontinence was terrifying. Basically I was desperate so I bought the Tight and Tone. I started using it the day I got it, programme 3 twice a day, with programme 8 once or twice a week. I started on 30MA but was up to 90MA very quickly. Within a fortnight, the urine leaks were just gone. I also noticed that I was going to the loo a lot less; I thought I just had stress incontinence but clearly I was beginning with urge incontinence as well. Now I can last hours between wees and I can cough, laugh, sneeze, dance and jump and remain dry.

Since I had my children my periods have been really difficult: particularly over the first day or two I'd get an awful dragging feeling in my vagina and labia. I noticed from the first period after I started using the kegel8 that this dragging feeling was gone. Tampons which used to fall out as soon as I went for a wee, stayed in. During periods before using the machine I'd get up to 5 days of blood stained discharge and then start bleeding properly so that overall it felt like my period lasted for a fortnight. Since starting using the Tight and Tone, that discharge has stopped: I have a day of light bleeding, a heaver day, a few more light days and I'm done.

I didn't buy this machine to improve my quality of life around my periods and I had never linked these problems with pelvic floor strength, but I've done nothing else that's different so these positive changes can only be attributed to the kegel8 and my increased pelvic floor strength.

Within 2 months of using it I could definitely feel more strength in independent contractions. I've kept up with my usual PFEs - slow contractions for a count of ten, hold for ten, then using the lift analogy up three floors, down three floors ten times. In addition I began to feel that my vagina was very much tighter. Unfortunately I don't have a partner to confirm this for me! But as an example I noticed much less "cavern" type situation in the bath and although there might be a few dribbles of bath water from my vagina when I get dried, there's no massive gush of water half an hour later.

Towards the end of the twelve weeks I could feel significant contact between my finger and my vaginal walls and a definite squeeze if I contracted my muscles. This is a very positive change as prior to the kegel8 I could hardly feel a thing. I very much suspect I had some nerve damage from childbirth and consequently the messages just weren't getting through to the muscles. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't achieve the level of contraction that I can now I've been using this machine. I'm past the recommended initial 12 weeks but I'm continuing to use it daily as I feel that I still have room for improvement.

Overall the Tight and Tone has radically improved my quality of life both in terms of my continence and my periods. I was cautious about spending so much money but I can heartily recommend buying one. I feel empowered and in control of my health and wellbeing and would like to thank the company for producing such an effective and accessible piece of equipment. I would now not be without it. Thank you so much.

Been asked by kegel8 to review this despite owning it for only 5 days; which makes little sense. At this stage I can confirm I received the device promptly and in tact. I've committed to using it daily alternating between programmes 4 and 8. I'm at 40 MA but hope to ramp it up as I progress through the 12 week programme. Does it work? I'll tell you after 12 weeks.

Can kegel 8 make you bleed ? I came of my period and used kegel 8 and came back on like 4 days later (minuets after I used kegel8) but didn't seem the same blood as I usually bleed. It didn't hurt but I put it on 90 instead of the usual 45 so maybe the stimulation was too strong? The bleeding was like a period and lasted 3/4 days. Just scarred it could be implantation bleeding but think it's too heavy. Any advice would be apriciated also does it work for rectocele. My vagina is tighter but my rectocele isn't improving

Dear Bridget
You didn't sign in so we are unable to contact you directly. The bleeding I suspect is your period, it is not known with the Kegel8 under normal usage, only in the cases of severe atrophy (dryness) when sometimes even a finder can tear the fragile vaginal tissue. I suspect this is is not you, as using a Kegel8 with Vaginal Atrophy can be painful as the area is so delicate.
Do let me know if we can help you further. I am please you are already feeling an improvement in the muscles around the vagina, that is great news. Please keep going and you'll notice benefits for the rectocele too. Please also try to avoid constipation and straining (Squatty Potty will help take the pressure off your weak pelvic floor while the Kegel8 gets it stronger)
Warm wishes
Lisa
Customer Care Team

I have had this machine around 10 weeks I use it most day, when I'm in bed, I use it as I feel loose and my partner struggles to feel anything but after 10 weeks I feel no different maybe I'm using the wrong program

Dear Stace,
Keep on with your exercises, your partner will certainly notice soon. The problem with Kegels is that we give up so soon, we have got weaker over years so it will take a few months to get that strength back again.
Keep on, and please let us know how you get on.
Lisa
Customer Care Team

Having used another pelvic floor toner until it gave up, I decided to try Kegel8. I know that given time I will get results, but I do not find the shape of the probe as easy to use. I have to keep hold of the outer rim to stop it being drawn inside, or turning so that the metal parts are not in the right place - causing great discomfort. The other probe had two wings at the base in-line with the metal, so you did not need to remove the probe to check it's position. This would make such difference, to me anyway. There maybe an alternative probe available, but at £98, this already at the top of my budget.

ive had my kegal 8 tight and tone for nearly 2 weeks and the results already are unbelievable!! I've had 3 children and I started to feel like my insides were sagging really badly.. I was getting so upset and my husband was trying not to make me feel bad but could no longer reach orgasm with me - so embarrassing.. All of this had completely turned around already, I couldn't be happier and I can't wait to see the results continue. No more awkward moments in the bedroom is one of the many benefits so far!!
do i need to use the other programmes as well or does prog 8 cover everything.
C) what would be the best probe to buy and prog to use for anal use
D) I can get up to 90ma with vaginal excersise but struggle to get past 30 when using anal. Am I doing something wrong or does it mean I need more attention that side:-/
E) also only one port from my machine works and only one side of my probe works.. I know this to be true as half way through my excersise I turn it round to excersise the other side..

Thank you to kegal 8 for making my life SO much better x

I bought this device early March . After having 4 babies & reaching middle age my problems developed gradually. I like to go to the gym & regularly felt I could not focus on my class because I was busy worrying about leaking . 4 weeks in & I'm thrilled with the results already . Some days I use it twice , some once , usually when watching TV .I can honestly say it's changed my life . No more leaks while exercising or running along with the dog . I use programs 3 , 8 & 9 . After 12 weeks I will continue to use it 3 times a week or more if it's needed . Easy to use & good results I highly recommend this product .

I feel much tighter after using the Kegel 8 for 2 months. Struggled to get the right probe at first, but now I'm up and running its making a difference.

Two children and a few stone have taken their toll on my pelvic floor so I knew I had to do something about it when Hubby said that he wasn't 'feeling' it. This has made a real difference, although it did take longer than I thought it would but I feel the effort has been very worthwhile.

This was an expensive purchase for me that has been a total waste of money! I was unaware that there were so many different probes and that it would be so difficult to find the right one, i have tried another probe and i still find it difficult to keep in place, i most certainly will never have the time to sit or lie while doing the exercises and wanted a probe that would stay in place while i got on with the chores. Sadly i will not be able to afford to try another probe. Do your research carefully before you purchase this.
Customer service did try to be helpfull but it really is down to what works for you.