Choosing a Pelvic Floor Exerciser
A step by step guide on how to choose a pelvic floor exercise device
Not sure which product to choose? Follow these FIVE STEPS to help you make the right decision....
STEP 1: Read about the different types of pelvic floor exercisers that are available
STEP 2: Browse through the comparison table below to identify which exercisers offer the features you are looking for.
STEP 3: Follow the links in the table below to read detailed information about the products that you think may work for you.
STEP 4: Read our answers to customer's Frequently Asked Questions.
STEP 5: Still not sure? We suggest that you discuss your specific needs with either your doctor, women's or men's health physio or continence nurse
You can also email us and Fiona, our pelvic health physiotherapist, can help point you in the right direction however please be aware that she can only give general advice by email, she cannot diagnose and treat you.
Visual feedback Readable feedback on dial, display or App
Perifit Perifit
Peritone /Simplex EMG Peritone/Simplex EMG
Pelvic Floor Educator Elvie
Elvie
Adjustable resistance
Aquaflex - can increase further with Add On Weights
Pelviweights - combined with balls
Intimate Rose weights
Luna Beads
Pelvibar
Nova Balls
Teneo Uno and Duo
Peritone /Simplex EMG
Can be used whilst laying down or semi-reclined Suitable for use with some prolapse
Pelvic Floor Educator Teneo Uno
Peritone, Simplex EMG Luna Beads ( using one ball)
Pelvitone, Continence e-stim Pelvitone, Continence e-stim
Pelvibar Perifit
Vaginal balls -
Teneo Uno / Duo, Luna Beads, Nova balls
Vaginal weights or cones - Aquaflex
Elvie
Perifit
Can use in standing Can use whilst moving around
Aquaflex Aquaflex
Luna Beads Luna beads
Teneo Uno / Duo Teneo Uno / Duo, Nova balls
Intimate Rose Vaginal Weights Intimate Rose Vaginal Weights
Pelvic Floor Educator
Pelviweights (with any balls)
Pelvibar
Elvie
Perifit
Suitable for beginners More suitable for advanced users
Pelvic Floor Educator Pelvibar
Aquaflex Add-On weights for Aquaflex
Teneo Uno / Duo Teneo Uno / Duo with Pelviweights
Nova vaginal balls Peritone, Simplex EMG.
Luna Beads Elvie
Pelvitone, Continence e-stim Perifit
Peritone, Simplex EMG
Elvie
Perifit
Needs dedicated private exercise time Passive strengthening, good for endurance and functional retraining but can be used actively
Pelvic Floor Educator Aquaflex / + Add-On weights
Luna beads
Pelvitone, Continence e-stim Pelvitone, Continence e-stim
Peritone , Simplex EMG Teneo Uno / Duo
Pelvibar Nova vaginal balls
Vaginal balls with pelviweights added Intimate Rose Vaginal Weights
Elvie
Perifit
Suitable for faecal incontinence Suitable for overactive bladder / urgency
TENS TENS
Pelvitone, Continence (with anal electrode) Pelvitone, Continence e-stim
Suitable for use by men Suitable for pelvic pain (depending on cause and after health professional assessment)
Peritone, Simplex EMG
Pelvitone, Continence (with anal electrode) Pelvitone, Continence, TENS
Therawand - anal AL Therawand V Therawand LA
Peritone/Simplex EMG - with anal electrode Vaginal Dilators
Vibrators
Suitable for stimulating pelvic floor muscles Suitable for calming pelvic floor muscles and nerves
Continence , Pelvitone e-stim TENS
Myoplus Continence , Pelvitone e-stim
Myoplus Peritone, Simplex EMG
Pregnancy
It is not normally recommended to use insertable devices during pregnancy without clearance from your health professional team. Some products advertise that they can be used in a non-complicated pregnancy but please check first with your obstetrician.
Prolapse
Please note that pelvic floor weights are generally not suitable for use with a pelvic organ prolapse as the prolapsed organs may prevent the correct positioning of the weights. If your prolapse extends to the opening of the vagina please ask your treating health professional before starting the use of a pelvic floor exercise device. Read more about prolapse and pelvic floor exercises.
We DO stock products that:
- that research has shown to be effective
- incorporate safe materials appropriate for intimate use
- are, wherever possible, included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and/or relevant agencies in other countries
- meet our criteria of quality, effectiveness and value
We DON'T stock products that:
- we believe to have dangerous design features. Poor mouldings can result in sharp edges that hurt delicate vaginal and anal tissue, or crude seams that create an infection risk. Non-medical plastics are not safe for internal use.
- make unsubstantiated claims about their effectiveness, or promote themselves by denigrating other products. We believe that evidence of effectiveness is important. Where it isn't yet available, but research is underway, we say so. We also believe that if a product is good enough, it will stand on its own strengths without needing to make comparisons that put similar products down.
- are ineffective. We don't stock useless items simply for the sake of a sale!
- are poor value for our customers.
The material presented here is intended as an information source only. The information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters presented herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information. The information should not be considered complete and should not be used in place of the advice of a health care provider. Pelvic Floor Exercise does not accept liability to any person for the information or advice provided , or for loss or damages incurred as a result of reliance upon the material contained herein.
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