How kegel balls can enhance your sexual pleasure

If you have urinary leaks, want less painful sex, or crave stronger orgasms, kegel balls can help. Like egg vibrators, they're the ultimate accessory for better pelvic health - and better sex.

What are kegel balls? 

First things first, what is kegel exercise? It’s an activity that strengthens pelvic floor muscles, which support organs like the vagina, bladder, anus, and uterus.

While kegel exercises can be performed on their own, these devices, otherwise known as a Ben Wa ball or jiggle ball, can be inserted into the vagina. They complement these exercises and provide faster, better results. 

They usually come in pairs, sometimes as loose balls and sometimes attached by a string, handle, or loop. They can also be egg-shaped.

Benefits of exercising your pelvic floor

Kegel exercises can help prevent bladder leaks for people who are pregnant, recently had a baby, have pelvic pain, use menstrual cups, or experience urinary incontinence for any other reason. 

For vulva owners, they can also tighten the vaginal muscles, which can make orgasms stronger and more pleasurable.

Do kegel balls make you tighter? 

If you’re wondering how to make your vagina tighter, the reality is that nothing does this. The size of your vaginal canal does not change, but you can strengthen the surrounding muscles to make for a tighter sensation.

The best kegel balls to strengthen pelvic muscles

Health and Wellness Borosilicate Kegel Training Set (15% OFF)

These two sets of glass balls come in a silicone sleeve. As your muscles get stronger, try the balls without the case for one-the-go pleasure.

Nova Exercise Balls 15% OFF

This silicone kegel ball set with an easy ring handle has three different weights and shapes.

Fifty Shades Tighten And Tense 15% OFF 

They might not be the balls Ana wears in Fifty Shades, but they’re just as good for beginners and pros alike. 

Paula Kitty Cat Vibrating Kegel Ball 15% OFF 

This kegel weight isn’t just adorable - it vibrates and comes with a remote control, making it a multi-use must-have.

First Time Love Balls Duo Lover 15% OFF 

Are you newly learning how to do kegel exercise moves with a ball but don’t want to shell out a ton of cash? This option is perfectly weighted for beginners and easy to remove.

How to use kegel balls 

If you’re unsure how to use kegel weight balls, look no further. 

The first step of navigating how to use a kegel training device is finding your pelvic muscles. Vulva owners can do this by inserting a finger in their vagina and squeezing until they find pressure. People of all genders can do this by urinating and stopping mid-stream. Those are the muscles you will be using.

First, lay on your back. Apply lube to the vaginal entrance and insert the balls. If you lube up the ball rather than yourself, they can be a bit slippery and tough to manoeuvre, but experiment and see what works best for you.

Next, tighten the pelvic muscles to squeeze the balls. Hold the squeeze for 5-10 seconds, and then relax for the same amount of time. Repeat this five to ten times for a single set. You can complete up to three sets in a day. 

Pelvic floor exercises for men and women 

Are kegel exercise balls for everyone? No. Are kegels for everybody? Yes! By doing certain exercises, people of any gender can strengthen their pelvic floor.
Men can't use jiggle balls, but we have some pelvic floor exercises for men and penis owners below. If you have a vulva, combine these moves with kegel weights.

Bridge pose 

In this pose, lay down with your knees bent. Lift the hips in a thrusting motion, engaging pelvic floor muscles and holding for 10-15 seconds. Then, relax. Repeat 10 times.

Heel slides 

Lay on your back with bent knees. Draw up and contract the pelvic floor, and slide one heel away. Then slide it back. Complete 10 times before switching to the other leg.

Toe taps

Lay on your back with bent knees. Lift and contract your pelvic floor, lifting one leg to tabletop and lowering down. Then lift the other leg and lower down. Complete up to 20 times in total.

Using kegel balls for pleasure 

You may have seen them in that “Fifty Shades of Gray” scene, and you too can create your own spicy moments with this accessory.

Add kegel balls to your self-pleasure routine

Although there are vibrating kegel weights, you don’t use these pelvic strengtheners like your typical sex toy. Instead of moving them in and out during masturbation, it can intensify the pleasure of leaving your kegel exercise device in. 

After placing them in the vagina, squeeze the pelvic muscles around them, which will enhance arousal. Then, touch other erogenous zones. Keep your favourite vibrator or clit suction toy nearby. Rub it on the clitoris or around the opening of the vagina, which contains many nerves. 

Use with a partner for erotic foreplay

If you’ve been doing your kegels for a while and have progressed to standing up with them inside, insert them before you go on a date. This way, the foreplay routine starts long before you have sex. The longer you leave the balls in, the more likely you are to get turned on - just don't do it for more than a few hours.

When you do get to the bedroom, you can leave them in while your partner kisses your erogenous zone and performs oral sex or uses a sex toy on you for a toe-curling climax.

Use pelvic floor weights during anal play

Want to make anal even more satisfying? You can use these weighted balls for solo anal play or with a partner.

Placing them in the vagina adds pressure against the G-spot. This can create new feelings and sensations. However, never insert the balls into the anus.

A new take on temperature play 

Heat or cool the glass or metal balls up or down for a saucy new style of temperature play. It’ll add new sensations while being fantastic for your pelvic health. 

Better than public sex 

Getting down and dirty in public is fun, but logistics don’t always make it easy. For some undercover lovin’, consider opting for weighted balls (vibrating for maximum pleasure or non-vibrating if you’re worried about discretion).

This way, you can strengthen those muscles while getting hot and bothered. 

Mistakes to avoid 

Never leave them in during penetration 

While you can masturbate using external sex toys or fingers with Ben Wa balls in, always pull them out before you have sex or use an internal toy like a dildo or g-spot vibrator.

Can I sleep with kegel balls in?

Don’t leave the balls in for more than six hours at a time. It’s necessary for pelvic muscles to relax and contract, and wearing balls continuously for a long time prevents this from occurring. 

Don’t get low-quality kegel weights 

Buying high-quality sex toys is important as they‘re going inside your body, and the same logic follows for Ben Wa balls. Only opt for glass, silicone, and stainless steel pelvic floor balls, which are safe for internal use and easy to clean.

Can you use kegel balls while on your period

You can do pelvic floor therapy while on your period. If a tampon can be inserted, so can these devices! Of course, whether you choose to do this depends on your comfort level. Just remember to clean them thoroughly afterward.

How to safely remove jiggle balls 

Like menstrual cups, learning how to use kegel weight balls can take a bit of practice. First, lie down and add lube as you did when you inserted them. If the balls have a loop or handle, slowly pull them out for removal. 

If there's no handle, stand with feet wide apart (more than hip distance) and lower into a squat. Use your muscles to push the kegel balls out.

If this isn’t possible, try to add more lube to the vaginal entrance to encourage them to slide out. You can also jump, walk, or cough. This encourages muscles to tighten and release.

For beginners, we recommend using versions with a loop, string or handle for easier retrieval. 

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