Kegel Trainer
It’s a good idea for ladies to do kegel exercises, but many don’t know where to start. (Or what it is they are exercising.) That’s where Elvie comes in. It’s a smart kegel trainer that coaches you through workouts to help strengthen your pelvic floor.
Elvie is connected to an app that provides feedback (and encouragement) as you work the pelvic floor muscles. This muscle group runs from the tailbone to the pubic bone, and acts like a hammock that lifts and supports your core. Keeping this area healthy is also important for major functions like bladder control and even sex.
Built-in sensors gauge your strength and progress, and a workout is only about 5-10 minutes a few times a week. Regular Kegel exercises can help build up muscle tone and strength in this often overlooked, but important, area, which can lead to a stronger core—and a healthier you.
Suzanne
Hello everyone! I'm proud to introduce Elvie pelvic floor trainer to The Grommet. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have!
Robin
7/17/2017 10:15 AMI seen this in The Oscars! An amazing idea. I could do with help with my kegels. What is it made of? Does it pulse for you? Thanks! Robs
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 10:27 AM@Robin thanks for your questions. Elvie is covered in medical grade silicone which means it's very simple to clean- just wash with mild soap and warm water before and after use. Elvie does not do Kegels for you, but helps you build strength by measuring your squeezes and giving real time feedback via the app. As you move up the levels more games will be introduced to keep you motivated to beat your personal best!
Suzanne
Lyn
7/17/2017 11:16 AM@Suzanne hi, I have many questions and this is very expensive! I use to do keels but after 5 vaginal births to my daughters, a horrible hysterectomy and bladder sling put in with pig ligaments, then screws put in my SI joint, a network disc in the middle of my back with spacers and the the final thing a Medtronic Box with all my spine that shock me all day. I still had sex at the age of 50 every day and only a little urine leakage. Now from a large needle injection in my tallbone I can't do kegels anymore,have trouble holding urine and contracting my vagania.... forget it. This I think would be prefect but the cost is high and also I want to know can I use it if I have a Medtronic Box inside my back? Thank you if you if can help me and no I don't want to go to doctor, lol, take care, Lyn
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:41 AM@Lyn hi, thanks for your questions. As Elvie is a passive device that measures pelvic floor muscle movement, users do need to be able to contract their pelvic floor muscles in order to use it. You mentioned that you have trouble contracting your vagina, so Elvie might not be the product for you at this time. However if there is a point in the future where you are recommended to do Kegels then Elvie certainly could be useful for you, in conjunction with advice from your doctor. I hope this helps, do let me know if you need further clarification.
EL
7/17/2017 11:06 AMWell this was a surprise when it popped up on my inbox this morning. At first I was a little offended when I thought that The Gromment thought I was female, but then I realized Elvie is a line of Feminine products that was, somehow, named after me. Don't feel so bad now. Just a little weird. ????????
Jules – Grommet Team
7/17/2017 11:44 AM@EL Ha! Grommet CEO here. I like your spin on the potential but certainly unintended offense. We try to use the info you provide when you subscribe for our email to determine gender. But we don't always know otherwise, so please bear with us if we send you something irrelevant in the future...or consider it a potential gift suggestion!
Patricia
7/17/2017 11:07 AMThis may sound like a silly & dumb question, but do you insert elvie inside your vajaja to use ?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:30 AM@Patricia not at all! You do insert Elvie into your vagina, leaving the tail outside (like a tampon)
Marjorie
7/17/2017 11:13 AMQuestion:
Is Item Covered By Medicare?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:30 AM@Marjorie hi, unfortunately we're not aware of an insurance provider that covers Elvie at this time
jessica
7/17/2017 11:19 AMis this recommended for use during pregnancy?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:29 AM@jessica Hi, you can use Elvie during pregnancy as long as you are not suffering from any complications. The FDA has conducted a full review of Elvie and provided no contraindications cautioning use during pregnancy. Every pregnancy is unique so if you are unsure please consult your qualified medical professional before use.
Yvette
7/17/2017 11:36 AMThis looks interesting. Do you have any scientific studies to back up this trainer? Does regular use reduce stress incontinence symptoms?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:49 AM@Yvette Hi! Kegels have been shown to significantly reduce the effects of stress incontinence and many doctors and health organisations worldwide recommend that women do Kegels regularly.
However, women often don't know how to do the exercises, or find it hard to stay motivated. Elvie tells you if you're exercising correctly (1 in 3 women push down instead of lifting) and measures the strength of your squeezes, allowing you to track your progress in the companion app. This kind of instant biofeedback is proven to be the most effective way of encouraging regular and effective exercise but was mostly used in a hospital setting...until now!
Lisa
7/17/2017 11:37 AMHi Suzanne,
I'm just wondering if this product would help rejuvenate me regarding the loss of sexual pleasure. I'm 54, on hormone replacement therapy to help with pain during sex, but I have found I have lost sensation "down there", other than feeling irritation. Would this product help me in any way in that regard? Many thanks, Lisa
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 11:53 AM@Lisa Thanks for your question. Elvie is designed to help women reap the benefits of regular pelvic floor exercise which includes better bladder control a stronger core and (yes!) improved sex. Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which are the same muscles that contract when you orgasm so there is certainly a connection. However if you are feeling pain and irritation I would advise your consult your doctor before using Elvie, as with any pelvic health condition. I hope this helps!
Debbie
7/17/2017 12:38 PMI already have issues with bladder leaks. Is it too late to use Ellie?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 1:00 PM@Debbie Hi, not at all! Kegels have been shown to significantly reduce the effects of incontinence and many doctors and health organisations worldwide recommend them as the first option for women who have issues with bladder leaks. As with any pelvic health condition do consult your medical professional first, but if pelvic floor exercises are recommended for you then it sounds like Elvie is a good fit.
Jeff
7/17/2017 1:38 PMI just wanted to add some masculine emphasis here about how important, and easily overlooked, this type of exercise is. My wife had real problems with her pelvic floor after our last child was born. Incontinence was a real issue. She started doing these exercises and after about a month, her bladder control started to improve.
But the hidden up side was in her sexuality and self body view.
I will be buying one of these come payday as a gift to my wife to help encourage her to continue to do her exercises.
I want to thank the designers and builders of this tool for making this a tool and not going down the path of "toy." And I can tell all the perspective feminine buyers out there, that if they use this regular, your lover will certainly take a deep notice!
Jeff
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 2:27 PM@Jeff Thanks for your input Jeff! We're committed to opening up a conversation about how important pelvic floor exercise is at all stages of life, but especially during pregnancy and after childbirth. As you say, confidence is a real issue for many women experiencing leaking and our message is that it doesn't have to be that way. I'm delighted to hear your wife saw improvements so quickly after getting into a good exercise routine
William
7/17/2017 1:41 PMDoes anyone have a male Kegel excercise product? I am recovering from a radical prostatectomy, and need a device to aid in Kegel excercising!
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 2:32 PM@William Your medical professional might have some recommendations for male Kegel exercise products- best of luck in finding one that is helpful for you
John
7/17/2017 3:21 PM@Suzanne So is your answer to this question a definite "No"? Do you know of any male kegel exercise products?
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 3:44 PM@John Not a definite no by any means- it's just not our area of expertise! I would advise men looking for exercise products for a specific health concern to consult their health professional who will be best placed to make a recommendation
Arlene
7/17/2017 2:00 PMThis sounds great. I have a concern however. I do not have an Iphone or Android. Can I still use this and does it have a lithium battery? Thank you for any help you can give me.
Arlene
Suzanne – Special Guest
7/17/2017 2:28 PM@Arlene Elvie is compatible with iPhone 4S and newer, iPad 3 and newer and Android phones and tablets with 4.3 and newer. Elvie has a lithium ion battery which is rechargeable. I hope this helps!
Joan
7/17/2017 2:11 PMDo you offer a refund, if after using the product according to instructions, I get no relief from leakage?
Andrew – Grommet Team
7/17/2017 2:28 PM@Joan Hi Joan -- while typically we prefer returns to be unopened and in re-sellable condition, we do not want you to have something for which you do not have use. We are able to process returns on this item, even though it is not re-sellable if opened.