Kegel Balls & Pelvic Floor Trainers
Kegel balls, also known as pelvic floor weights or vaginal weights, are designed to add resistance and feedback during pelvic floor exercises. Available in different sizes and weights, they can help build awareness, coordination and strength when pelvic floor strengthening is appropriate.
More isn't always better when it comes to the pelvic floor. Healthy pelvic floor muscles need to be able to relax as well as contract, so Kegel exercises aren't right for every body.
At Passionfruit, we choose pelvic floor trainers for comfortable shapes, body safe materials and thoughtful progression, from simple weighted balls to app guided pelvic floor training devices.
What Are Kegel Balls?
Kegel balls, Ben Wa balls and vaginal weights are small weighted devices inserted into the vagina and used as part of pelvic floor training. Depending on the design, they may use a single weight, two connected balls or interchangeable weights that allow resistance to change over time.
Some pelvic floor trainers also use sensors and an app to provide feedback during exercises rather than relying on weight alone.
Choosing a Kegel Ball or Pelvic Floor Trainer
Size and weight both affect how a pelvic floor trainer feels. Rather than assuming heavier is better, the aim is to find a level of resistance that allows the pelvic floor muscles to contract and relax comfortably and with control.
Progressive sets can provide different resistance options, while app guided trainers may be useful for those who prefer visual feedback and structured exercises.
Does Everyone Need to Strengthen Their Pelvic Floor?
No. Pelvic floor health isn’t simply about having stronger muscles.
Some pelvic floor problems are associated with muscles that are overly tight or have difficulty relaxing. In these circumstances, repeatedly performing strengthening exercises may not be helpful and can sometimes aggravate symptoms.
Pelvic pain, pain with penetration, difficulty relaxing the pelvic floor or other persistent pelvic symptoms are good reasons to seek advice from a pelvic floor physiotherapist or another appropriately qualified health professional before beginning a strengthening program.
Using Kegel Balls
A small amount of water based lubricant can make insertion more comfortable. Once inserted, a pelvic floor trainer should feel comfortable and shouldn’t cause pain.
Training doesn’t need to become a test of how long a weight can be held or how quickly a heavier one can be reached. Pelvic floor exercises are about controlled contraction and relaxation, not simply squeezing harder.
At Passionfruit, we approach pelvic floor products as sexual health tools rather than promises of stronger orgasms or a “tighter” vagina.
A healthy pelvic floor needs to know how to let go, too.
