I don't always find Kegel exercises particularly fun, and I often go through phases where I do them daily and then forget all about them for weeks on end. Since stocking up on a bunch of different sets, I'm having way more fun with them. Let's start with by far the cutest looking set; the Cherry Kegel Balls from Shibari Pleasure...
First, the technical facts. This set from Shibari Pleasure includes five different colored weights shaped like cherries. For someone like me who has an almost ridiculous love for packaging and design, the look of them alone made it impossible to resist taking these home to try out. The weight set range is from 1.06oz to 3.88oz, and I had already read a couple of reviews that mentioned the size being a little on the big side, which on first impression, I agreed with. But with lube and relaxed muscles, I managed to get one in just fine.
The idea with sets like these, is that you start with the lightest weight, perform your Kegel exercises by squeezing the weight in intervals (more on that here) and when you feel ready, you will build up to using the heaviest weight. The weight you start with will depend entirely on the individual person, as pelvic floor muscle strength will vary due to many factors.
I personally ended up having no need for the lighter weights, and went straight for the heaviest, and did my 15 minutes of exercises with no problems. So a set like this may be mostly wasteful for someone who has been exercises for a while.
Having said that, I decided to wear the heavier weight for longer the next day to see how my PC muscles would cope with that weight for a longer 'session'. This ended up being a few hours, because with this particular weight I couldn't feel it at all and I forgot all about them! A lot of other Kegel weight sets will often include rattling balls inside the weight, or electronic with a vibration which reminds you to perform your exercises. These Cherry Kegel Balls have neither, so there was no reminder to exercise. I only remembered I had one of them in when I went to pee, and decided to take it out.
As for increasing sexual pleasure which is another benefit of Kegel balls.... zilch. It was no different to going about your day with a cup in, although I do think my muscles were contracted for a longer period of time overall, so hopefully that will benefit their strength.
All up, I give these guys a 3/5. Mostly due to their cuteness, easy insertion and removal, and comfort. I think they would be better for somebody just starting out with Kegel exercises and definitely not for people who are more advanced and need something smaller and heavier.
And of course, if you're new to this and have any concerns or questions, please consult your doctor. But you can read more here on Healthline.
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