Incontinence, painful sex, and chronic constipation are signs of pelvic-floor dysfunction.
These pelvic-floor tools for at-home use can help.
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(Theyre up as much as600 percentyear over year).
Put the exercise and sexual wellness categories together and what have you got?
Pelvic-floor dysfunction carean industry thats also grown rapidly during the pandemic.
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Why pelvic-floor care is having a moment
Is pelvic-floor dysfunction a new phenomenon?
But were hearing more about it now due, at least in part, to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the pandemic, access to hands-on experts and in-person pelvic-floor care became more limited, says Dr. Howell.
This created an increased demand for at-home care options.
Symptoms that that were once overlooked may have become more noticeable.
Pelvic Gym physical therapistCorey Silbert Hazama, DPT, adds that stress is a leading cause of pelvic-floor dysfunction.
Thus, there may be moreneedfor pelvic-floor care now than there was previously.
Some of the tools help to release tight pelvic-floor muscles.
Others help strengthen weak ones.
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The egg sits inside the vagina where a tampon usually goes, while the weight hangs outside.
The gadget is the first externally weighted kegel system, says Dr. Howell.
Elvie Trainer $199.00
Kegelssound easy enough: Just pretend youre holding in your pee, right?
Well in actuality, many people do kegels incorrectly.
Bearing down while engaging in a kegel, which can make symptoms worse.
Thats where Elvie Trainera tampon-shaped, silicone rig designed to be inserted inside the vaginacomes in.
According to the devices makers, daily five-minute training sessions deliver measurable results in about 12 weeks.
The main difference is the marketing.
Pelvic Gym $10.00
Unlike the four aforementioned tools, Pelvic Gym isnt a product.
Pelvic Gym is not a replacement for in-person physical therapy, nor does it claim to be.
After a 14-day free trial, access costs $10/month.
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