Using your PelvicToner
Please note: there are downloads of the full instructions at the bottom of this page.
What are you trying to exercise?
The PelvicToner will help you correctly exercise your pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor is like a basket or hammock of muscle layers and the main muscle is called the Pubococcygeal Muscle. It is shaped like a figure of 8 and connects to the pubic bone, at the front of the pelvic girdle, and the coccyx at the base of the spine. As you can see from the diagram, the figure of 8 has two 'holes' - the urethra and vagina are positioned in the forward 'hole' and the anus in the 'hole' at the rear.
When you squeeze the PelvicToner with your vaginal muscles you are exercising and strengthening the whole muscle so you will feel tighter and stronger alround.
Getting started
The PelvicToner comes with full written instructions. You must read these completely before use.
The PelvicToner is not sterile on delivery and you should wash the PelvicToner in warm, soapy water before use.
Gently open the PelvicToner and insert one starter spring in the position nearest the hinge. When you close the arms of the PelvicToner you will notice a click as it passes the point that keeps the springs securely in position.
Important: Do NOT try to fully open or dismantle the PelvicToner and then close it again. This will apply unnecessary pressure to the hinge and result in breakage. The PelvicToner is designed to open just enough to insert and remove the springs and is specifically designed to stay 'closed' so that the springs stay in place.
The depth of penetration is around 10cm. The tip is just 3cm across and this represents the maximum 'stretch' that you will experience. All women should find the use of the PelvicToner perfectly comfortable.
Over one-third of women start out squeezing the wrong muscles. You can check yourself by following these steps:
- When you need to pass urine, sit on the toilet with your legs apart. See if you can start and then stop the flow of urine without moving your legs.
- If you can stop the stream of urine, you are tightening the PC muscle. If you can start the stream of urine, you are relaxing the PC muscle, or:
- Insert a finger into the vagina, and try to tighten the muscles around your finger as if holding back urine. When you feel pressure on your finger you are using the correct muscle.
The PelvicToner provides perfect feedback that you are using the correct muscles because it will only close when you squeeze the pelvic floor muscles. Remember that the abdominal and thigh muscles should remain relaxed. Remember not to hold your breath
Lie down and relax
Try to stay as relaxed as you possibly can. Once you have successfully located the correct muscles it is the technique of contracting and releasing them that actually forms the Kegel exercise.
First make sure you lubricate the vaginal area and the PelvicToner from the tip to the ridge. We recommend a water soluble product such as Splash or Sylk paraben free natural lubricant.
It is recommended that you start with the least amount of tension until you have mastered the squeezing technique so just insert a spring into Position 1.
Lay down on your back with your head resting on at least one pillow, relax and bend your knees keeping your feet flat about two feet apart. Position the PelvicToner with the 'front' adjacent to the vagina. Hold the PelvicToner closed with your hand and insert the unit into your vaginal opening up to the first ridge and slowly release your grip.
Hint: When the PelvicToner is inside you the two flat surfaces will be enwrapped comfortably in the vaginal opening. The PelvicToner will be in a position so that the arms will move in an upwards/downwards direction, not side to side. The bulbous tip will be nearer to the floor.
Make sure that the arms of the PelvicToner are at least 1-2 cm apart at the tip or you will have nothing to squeeze against. If necessary move to the second spring position or use both starter springs (see below). You are now ready to begin.
You can easily check that you are closing the PelvicToner correctly.
Hint: See what this feels like before you insert the PelvicToner by gently squeezing the open end of the PelvicToner closed with your left hand while your right hand thumb and forefinger are detecting the movement at the hinge. Position your thumb and forefinger just like you can see in the picture - right - to detect the slightest movement. Now do the same thing when you are squeezing your vaginal muscles to close the PelvicToner.
Start with 3 sets of 30 repetitions (reps) or a total of 90 reps or 90 closings and work up to 6 sets of 30 reps or a total of 180 reps or 180 closings with a rest of 15 seconds in between sets. This can be done every day, but not less than three times a week. When you feel that you can do your reps with ease you are ready to add the second spring.
In order to improve your muscle tone and increase blood supply to your vaginal muscles it is the number of repetitions that you perform that is important. When you can comfortably squeeze your PelvicToner with one spring in each position then you can maximise the benefits by doing more and more squeezes (for example, 3 lots of 30 or even 50 repetitions) or by squeezing and holding the PelvicToner closed.
For the more ambitious
Some women want to develop much stronger vaginal muscles than others. The basic weight lifting principles apply - repetition builds muscle tone and definition, weight (or force) builds strength. When you feel your vaginal muscles have become too strong for the first set of springs you can buy a special set of stronger springs. These are twice as strong as the springs that come with your PelvicToner. The two spring positions and two strengths of spring mean that five levels of resistance (x -xxxxx) are possible.
One spring nearer hinge |
One spring nearer tip |
Both springs | |
Standard springs | x | xx | xxx |
Stronger springs | xxx | xxxx | xxxx |
When you have completed your exercise routine simply remove your PelvicToner. Do not try to force it out. Hold the PelvicToner closed with your hand and take a few minutes and relax. Take several deep breaths until your vaginal muscles relax and the PelvicToner can be removed easily.
Hygiene
Cleaning your PelvicToner and maintaining hygiene is easy. Just hand wash with soap and water before and after use.
The PelvicToner is manufactured from medical grade plastic and incorporates an anti-microbial finish. It is also dishwasher safe and the springs are stainless steel and should not rust or corrode.
Download full instruction leaflet
You can download full instructions by clicking on the links below:
PelvicToner Instructions - English
PelvicToner Instructions - French
PelvicToner Instructions - German