How to Choose Kegel Balls?

What are Kegel Balls?

Kegel balls are small spheres intended to be worn inside the vagina and provide exercise for the pelvic floor muscles. These are connected to each other and have a retrieval cord, and are inserted in the vagina; the goal is to tighten the pelvic muscles around them, effectively strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. The benefits are plentiful, starting from stronger pelvic floor muscles, tighter vagina, better sex, recovery after giving birth, help with incontinence, and more, which we'll cover at length below.

How to Choose Kegel (Ben Wa) Balls?

To get the most pleasurable experience and achieve the desired effect from using Kegel balls, you need to select the correct model. For this, consider your experience and start from there. Here are the key things to note when selecting Ben Wa balls:

• Material – the material the Ben Wa balls are made from is key for pleasurable and long-term use. There are models made from silicone, glass, stainless steel, ABS plastic, and TPE. We always recommend you get models made from body-safe materials, preferably silicone, glass, and stainless steel.
• Size & Weight – the size and weight of the Ben Wa balls are essential. For beginners, we recommend a single ball that is easier to insert and is more comfortable, as you can easily control it with the pelvic muscles and get used to the sensations. Also, consider the weight of the ball, and beginners should get lightweight models, like a 30-gram (one-ounce) silicone ball. Once you get experience and start strengthening the pelvic floor muscles, you can move on heavier balls like glass, stainless steel, or weighted Kegel balls.
• Extra Features – while most Ben Wa ball models are straightforward and are intended for manual operation, some models come with additional features like vibrations and even app connectivity for more stimulation and pleasure. Additionally, most models are smooth, but there are Kegel balls that have specific textures designed to tease the inner tissues and provide more sensations.

Types of Kegel Balls

Different manufacturers have created a broad range of Kegel balls that any woman would be excited to try. Here are the most common types of Ben Wa ball models you can find:

• Single Kegel ball – this is a single ball with or without a retrieval cord that you insert in the vagina and work your muscles to keep it inside. The single Kegel ball is perfect for beginners, as it is lighter and much easier to handle. Don't worry about losing it inside, as there is only one way in and out, and what goes in must come out.
• Duo Kegel balls – the duo Kegel balls are two balls that can be worn as is or can be attached to each other with a string or a cradle and are inserted in the vagina. These are usually for more experienced users who can handle the heavier balls.
• Glass Kegel balls – these are made from glass and are smooth and relatively heavy, so we recommend these for experienced users. Please note that you should not drop the glass Kegel balls so as not to cause any cracks in the surface.
• Steel Kegel balls – these are made from metal, usually from stainless steel, and are smooth and heavy, so they are for experienced users.
• Vibrating Kegel balls – these come with a vibrating mechanism that you can use to engage and get extra stimulation. You can wear these without the vibrations and provide a workout for your pelvic floor muscles, or you can engage the vibrations and experience a different type of workout.

Benefits of Using Kegel Balls

Even though the Ben Wa balls are simple and don't look like anything extraordinary, there are a lot of benefits from regular use of these small sex toys:

• Pelvic floor muscle strengthening – the pelvic floor muscles can lose their strength and elasticity due to various factors like giving birth, age, constant heavy lifting, and other factors, which have adverse effects on the uterus, the bladder, and overall comfort. Regular use and exercising with Kegel balls provides targeted workout of the pelvic floor or Kegel muscles and strengthen the muscles. This stimulates blood flow, which is also beneficial for vaginal health.
• Bladder control – the stronger the pelvic floor muscles are, the more control you have over the bladder, and the less chance of urinary leakage. Wearing a Kegel ball set and trying to keep it inside is the perfect workout for this, as it targets the muscles around the bladder, helping fix incontinence.
• Vaginal elasticity – older women and women who've been through childbirth can lose vaginal elasticity and can even lose the ability to produce natural vaginal lubrication. Regular use of Kegel balls helps with this type of issue because it improves blood flow through the area and provides targeted stimulation, which rejuvenates the vagina.
• Continuous sexual stimulation – the Ben Wa balls are also called orgasm balls because many women report experiencing heightened sexual stimulation and even spontaneous orgasms when they wear the Ben Wa balls.
• Extra stimulation during intercourse – some Ben Wa balls can be inserted in the vagina and worn during sexual intercourse. The penis will cause them to move around, and both partners will feel the extra stimulation.

Tips for Comfortable Kegel Ball Use

Using Kegel balls is simple and intuitive, but there are some things to note, which our experts have explained here:

• Wash your Kegel balls before insertion; you can wash them with soap and water or with a sex toy cleaner.
• Use water-based lube to easily insert them, as water-based lube is recommended for vaginal use.
• Get in a comfortable position and gently push them inside; you can try lying down or squatting and push the balls until they sit comfortably inside.
• Exercise your pelvic muscles by clenching and relaxing the pelvic muscles.
  • Beginners should try to keep the muscles contracted for 5-10 seconds, relax, and repeat until you feel the muscles starting to strain, or about 15-20 repetitions at a time.
  • Intermediate users can try wearing the balls while standing for about 5-10 minutes at a time until you feel comfortable to move without them slipping out.
  • Experienced users won't have problems with holding the Ben Wa balls inside while doing stuff around the house or even going to the store with them.
• Squat down a little and push down your pelvic muscles to remove the Kegel balls; if these have a retrieval cord, you can add some lube to the vaginal opening and slowly draw out the cord. If you are using a single ball, squat down with your feet apart and push down to force the ball to come out.
• Clean and store your Kegel balls safely; wash them with soap and water or sex toy cleaner and store them in a sex toy storage bag, away from dirt and other sex toys.
• Most sex experts recommend you wear the Kegel balls for 10-15 minute sessions for about 12 weeks, when you'll notice significant improvement. If you can, you can wear them for longer, but no longer than six hours at a time, as you also need to give your muscles enough time to relax and not overtax them or cause pain.

We hope you found our guide on how to choose Kegel balls helpful. We have a lot more guides on various topics related to using and choosing multiple sex toys, so make sure to check out our blog. We invite you to browse our sex toy store; here, you'll find an excellent selection of vibrators, dildos, male toys, anal toys, and so much more.