Kegel8 V For Men Pelvic Toner

I just received the unit today. I used the unit for one session. So, this is a review of my first impressions. I will have to come back later for results.

The product seems to be well made. The instructions are overall very good. But, I am still left with some questions which I will get into. But, overall, I thought the instructions were good.

The instructions suggest using the unit twice a day every day for the first three months, then you can use it less frequently. The programs are 15 to 20 minutes long. So, it is a fair amount of commitment to make to use the product. Before buying, you need to ask yourself if you are willing to put in the time or not. How important are the results to you?

The anal probe it comes with is sold separately as the "Slim Pelvic Toner Probe - Unisex". The instructions say the probe should last 3 months. So you will need to periodically replace the probe. And, perhaps some users might prefer some of the other probes available here.

I bought two sets of Kegal8's cleaner and lubricant. I think it was a fair price, but, if you prefer, you can get a water based lubricant and adult toy cleaner at an adult supply store.

If you are hesitant to insert something rectally, the lubricant works well and it is easy to insert. You may feel as if you need to go to the bathroom. I guess your body is thinking it is fecal matter. But that feeling goes away in a minute.

The product description notes that it can be used with either an anal probe or with skin electrodes. Additionally, it is a dual channel unit. This allows you to simultaneously use an anal probe and skin electrodes.

There are a few different programs. One of the main differences between the programs is the location of where you place the skin electrodes. Though there are also differences in the timings of the different programs.

One of the possible places for the skin electrodes is in the perineum area. But, of note, you use the electrodes in the pernium area instead of the anal probe, if you do not want to use the anal probe. None of the programs include using the both the anal probe and electrodes in the perineum area. In fact, the only program that uses both the anal probe and the electrodes has you locate the electrodes on the ankle, to stimulate the tibial nerve.

Using the unit doesn't feel like exercise really. I can feel some contractions, and tingling sensations. But, you don't work up a sweat or anything. They recommend increasing the milliamps slowly over days or weeks to not overwork yourself too quickly. But, of note, what feels like too much stimulation, like an uncomfortable electric shock, within just a few seconds, you acclimate to and it no longer feels uncomfortable. So, if you momentarily think you don't like it, give it just a few seconds and it should be okay.

The book says that Kegal8 sells two different skin electrodes, different size/shape for different locations. But I only see one kind available. I'm guessing that Kegal8 decided only one size is really needed and thus the printed manual is in error on that point.

So, now to the things that I did not fully understand that could have been explained better in the book. For one, it seems you only do one leg at a time with the tiabl nerve stimulation. You use a pair of skin electrodes on one leg, which takes one channel. But the unit comes with 4 skin electrodes. Which seems to imply that there should be a program that would do both legs at the same time. Or maybe you are only supposed to just use one set of skin electrodes at time and so you actually receive a spare set. I haven't figured that out yet. This should be explained better in the manual.

As far as placing the electrodes for the tibal nerve stimulation, the drawing could be better. It is a small diagram in the book. And my legs are big. Thus, proportionally, the electrodes on my leg are much smaller than the it looks on the diagram. What I mean is, based on the diagram, you would think the skin electrode covers the area from the ankle to near the rear tendon. But that is almost 4 inches on me and the electrode is about 1.5". So, where exactly does it go?

Based on looking at some diagrams online of the tibal nerve, it looks like it runs basically between the ankle and rear tendon, so, I put the pad basically halfway between.

Now, for the second one, where should it go? The drawing shows it above the first one. And you can guess maybe a couple of inches above the lower one. But, the book doesn't say specifically.

So, based on my best guess, I put the skin electrodes on my left leg. As noted, the lower one between ankle and rear tendon and the upper one a few inches higher. The instructions say to limit the skin electrodes to 15 ma, you can damage yourself if you go higher. But, I could just barely feel it at 15 ma. I would be tempted to increase the ma higher, but the instructions say not to. So, I'm not sure if I don't have the probes in the right spot, or, if that is normal, that you only barely feel the skin electrodes. I don't know.

So, basically, that is my main complaints with the book, not quite enough information about the skin electrodes. But, otherwise, it is a pretty good book.

I will report back in the future my result. But, I fear I may loose interest. Since, from day to day, you don't notice any difference, it may be difficult to stay motivated and shove something up your anus a couple of times a day. LOL. I will see how that goes.

Dear Paul,
Thank you for your feedback it is a great help to us.
I agree about the tibial nerve information, thank you pointing it out. I shall get that improved with a blog. I use tibial stimulation together with a vaginal probe and I do use the mAs higher than 15mA - usually at 30+ - that is my personal choice and I am unable to recommend that you do this because the clinical studies currently available cannot confirm or support this

I hear what you say about being bothered to do use the Kegel8 V For Men daily - do it like this - Clinical studies show that a course of pelvic floor physiotherapy like this, over 12 weeks, can last up to 5 years. It is a small price to pay when you start to get the benefits. So if you give yourself from now until Christmas - when you wake and go to bed every day - you will soon get into a routine. I've fallen asleep with mine before now, woken with it all in place and started again!
There are other things that you can do to help supplement your exercising, Vitamin D3 (we are big fans, clinically proven for female pelvic floors and I can't see why it wouldn't work for the men too), posture - BBS - Bum at the back of the chair - don't slouch, Weight - weight is a big one for both men and women, it puts pressure on the pelvic organs, but more importantly fat infiltrates muscle and weakens it, Consultant Urologist Mark Slack says that a 10% weight loss will create a 50% improvement.
Very much looking forward to hearing about your progress - thank you for your feedback, it will help us to keep improving and to help other men, if you'd like to write a 'guest blog' for us a bit down the line, we would love to have you write a piece for us.
At Kegel8 we know that many men and women have quietly suffered for years, many suffer with depression,relationships suffer and sometimes breakdown all due to pelvic problems - we want to empower users to help themselves. Your feedback is really appreciated!
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I have had a radical prostatectomy 6 weeks ago. After surgery I had a catheter for 11 days. After the removal of the catheter I was "free-flooding".
With the catheter removed I was advised to commence daily Kegel exercises. This I did, up to 5 full sets a day, though did not notice much improvement after 4 weeks.

6 weeks post-op I started to use the Kegel8, that is now 8 days ago.
I use program 7, 1 hour in the morning at 06.00 and 1 hour when I go to bed.

In the last week I have noticed a significant improvement. I am still leaking but no longer "free-flooding".

Yes, this is a big commitment and yes, I am not always in the mood to have the probe dancing away in my butt, but as Stephanie says, it's an investment.

It's an investment in myself and at least now I know that one day soon, the target is 6 weeks from now, I will be free of leaks.
I'll send a post when I have achieved this.

At the age of 53, I had a radical robotic prostatectomy in early June 2016 - a major op not without its issues. Two of the biggies being urine leaks and erection problems. I had loads of info and 'warnings' about both issues before my op but, nothing quite prepared me for the reality of them.
By the time I got to the op stage, after all the scans, biopsies, probes and 'interventions' - I thought I could pretty much deal with any post op after effects. After all - my surgeon had prescribed me a course of pre-op pelvic floor sessions using the Anuform probe - via a local Physio. So, I thought I'd just pick up where I left off after my op. Not so.
It was pretty plain to me that I was going to need much more sustained and disciplined pelvic floor exercises to control my urine leaks. I'd be spending lots of time going back and forth between my home and the Physio - just to be wired up to the probe. That's when I discovered the Kegel8 for men following advice posted on the Prostate Cancer UK website. So I though I'd give it a whirl but I honestly didn't have any kind of high expectations.
To get to the point, I've been using the Kegel8 for nearly 6 weeks and the change in my urinary control and penile sensation has been remarkable. I've said goodbye to Tena Men (serves me right for joking about them in the past!) which may sound petty but I can assure you, for me, it's a massive, massive step forward! I've followed the suggested programmes religiously and they have now become an easy part of my daily routine - importantly in the comfort of my own home. I alternate between the supplied probe and my Anuform - which I prefer - it 'feels' like it's doing a better job!
In summary - I'm extremely happy with my Kegel 8 for Men (*), it's exceeded my expectations and I'm pretty sure it will support me well in the future.
(*) Just one gripe - nothing to do with the machine. This website and the communications from Kegel8 are very female centric - I've raised the issue with the sales guys so we'll see what happens.....Don't let that put you off guys, it's your recovery that's important!
Best of luck / Simon :-)

For a long time I was told Pelvic Muscle exercises were easy to do any time...yes true, but so easy to forget !!
This machine is easy to set up and the excercises are very good multiple pre-programmes and a way to create your own when more confident. Basically plug in switch on and relax as the machine does the exercises for you!.
This machine is a very versatile and discreet personal assistant, always available when you want and fully adjustable to your own comfort. Comes comfortably sized to be in hand luggage with ease,easy to read screen and with a detailed handbook.
highly reccommended.

I only wish there were more programs but then a mans body isn't as complicated as a woman's body. I suffer from weak anal muscles due to a sitting down job and lack of excercise so I often have a problem after using the toilet. I ve had this unit for over a week and already feel my problem isn't as bad as it was. For you men that are uncomfortable with the thought of something being stuck in your ass, face it ... We are human, we are not mechanical. I m not gay but I d rather accept something what is and once you get past that taboo way of thinking and accept it for what it is you ll feel better. I ve had endoscopy and colonoscopy and much rather would have the camera up my backside than down my throat.

I suffer also from premature ejaculation so watch this space as to whether or not this unit helps. It's not cheap at £150+ but worth every penny. I ve tried manual kegel excercise but it's not enough and at 45 this problem will definitely take the "man" out of you.

Bite the bullet and take a chance on it! You won't regret.

January 2014

I have just started to use the Kagel 8 V and am hopeful that it will help with my weak pelvic floor muscles and a loss of sensation to the penis. The device is well built with plenty of room for custom programs per my therapist. It comes in a very nice case, which was unexpected and the quality appears to be as good as more expensive devices that can be rented.

Only two minor cliches; my order was International and it got stuck at the ORD post office for 19 days with the USPS. An option to ship via Fedex or UPS, even at more cost, might save on the frustration. The other minor point is that the directions on page 31 for improving sensitivity to the penis are very vague with guidance as to where to put the surface electrodes.

The good news is that the customer service is excellent. Even during the busy times of the New Year holidays, they were very fast with a response to my questions and they even made sure that I did not pay the VAT tax.

And yes, I would buy from them again.

I have recently purchased the above machine due to rectal, testicular and prostate issues. I have been fighting adverse prostate issues for 6 years and despite surgery and lots of medication, the condition / illness has not improved.
I have started using the Ultra machine in addition to a narrow and long wheat bag, which can be heated in a microwave. The 2 together give me much needed relief. The heat bag came about due to a member of staff in a local pharmacy explaining to me that a close relative had prostate illness used such and found it positively helped.
In relation to the Kegel 8, it took me some time to find the ideal intensity that suited me and would say to others, you must do the same. The machine can be varied in intensity up and down and this is a fantastic plus.The machine does have a male side with recommended prostate settings. Another bonus is being able to have the VAT returned as it is a health product. I know a number of men who have prostate illness and all of us, have tried our own solutions to overcoming this illness and their are many approaches and each is important to everyone of us, but this product is certainly helping me at the present time.

Only unpacked it early this morning and used it for one hour I found the instructions quite challenging and technical but guess they have to be.
Bit concerned that there was no mention of prostate problems.I have early prostate cancer and underwent a t.u.r.p. procedure a couple of years ago.It did mention cervical cancer which seemed odd as the device is designed for men[?]
Hoping to carry it out twice a day ,religiously, for 12 weeks.

Thank you for your review. Within the contra indications on page 5 and on the web page, it does specify the Kegel8 V For Men should not be used if suffering from or receiving treatment for cancer. The reason for this contra indication is because we do not know what NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) does to cancer cells. Please refer to your Specialist/Consultant, only under strict advice should you use the V For Men with your diagnosis, please feel free to return the unit for a full refund in this instance.

Kind Regards
Lisa
Customer Service Team Leader

Thought I'd give this a try as starting to experience issues and thought better start sooner rather than later.
Been using it for about a week so far to early to judge results, but you can feel that you have worked the muscles after a session.
Would say to anyone thinking of trying one, don't get hung up on the idea of the anal probe. It's easy to use, and not at all unpleasant. In fact almost pleasurable.
Device is easy and quick to set up and use. Only comment I would make is documentation is inconsistent. I understand that everyone needs a different level so can't give exact settings. But at different points documentation states; turn it up until you can just feel a tickling sensation, as high as you can without discomfort, always as least 30mA when using the probe for it to be effective.

As someone who suffers from chronic prostatitis, erectile dysfunction and historically, premature ejaculation, the opportunity of using a drug free alternative (especially after endless courses of ineffective antibiotics) seemed the obvious route to take.

So, I waited patiently for the V for Men to become available and when the email arrived telling me they were in stock, I purchased a unit. I have used a TENS machine before now for lower back pain and found it gave relief, so approached the NMES device with hope and an open mind. I read up on the benefits of pelvic floor exercise for men and was willing to outlay the investment on a unit.

I didn't have a problem with how you deliver the best stimulation. I am a keen user of a prostate massager (prostate massage is thought to help with the symptoms of prostatitis) so wasn't squeamish about anal insertion. For those who struggle with the idea or think it questions their masculinity, think again. The probe isn't big - it's as advertised - slimline. Use plenty of lube and once inserted, it only takes moments before you become acclimatised to the 'foreign object' and by the end of the programme, forget it is there.

The point I am trying to make is overcome any fear or machismo, and if you are able, use the probe. A word of caution though! Don't go all macho and turn the 'amp up to 11' straight away. Take the advice of the manual and take it slow. It is surprising how quickly you get used to the mA and start increasing without discomfort. Oh, and please don't think this is kinky or perverted, but I have begun to quite enjoy the sensation, especially when using the 'erection' programme.

I have only had the unit for just under a week, but have used it everyday, sometimes twice. It is far too soon to see any perceptible improvement, but I definitely think there maybe something happening on the erection front. Or is it just wishful thinking? Time will tell...

I will post another review after a further, extended period of treatment. In the meantime, thanks to Savantini for getting the unit back in stock.