Kegel Balls

How kegel balls work

When you insert kegel balls and move around, your pelvic floor muscles naturally contract to hold them. Over time this strengthens the muscles, much like lifting weights at the gym. Some balls have an inner weight that rolls as you move, adding gentle stimulation.

How to use them

Wash the balls, add a little water-based lube and insert them while lying down, leaving the retrieval cord outside. Stand up and go about light activities for 15 minutes to start, gradually building up. Remove them slowly by gently pulling the cord.

Choosing your first set

Start with a single, lighter ball or a pair of smaller balls, and progress to heavier weights as your muscles strengthen. Silicone balls are soft and comfortable; steel balls are heavier and firmer.

Kegel balls or a vibrating egg?

Kegel balls focus on muscle training; a vibrating egg focuses on pleasure, though squeezing around it also works your pelvic floor.

Silicone or stainless steel kegel balls?

Silicone kegel balls are soft, flexible and comfortable, and many have a smooth silicone cord that makes removal easy. Stainless steel balls are heavier and firmer, which makes your muscles work harder, and they're very easy to clean. Beginners usually start with silicone and move to steel as their pelvic floor gets stronger. Both are body-safe and non-porous.