This Trainer Made Me Realise How Weak My Pelvic Floor Really Is

Who knew I was doing it so wrong?

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Other than at the gym and when I have a UTI (which is, unfortunately, pretty often) my pelvic floor isn’t something I’ve ever given much thought to.

Admittedly, I pee probably 20 times a day (for real) but I’d always attributed that to the fact I drink a shit ton of water, tea, and coffee.

Whenever I see those ‘do your kegels with me’ videos on TikTok or Instagram reels, I’ll follow along (I’m fickle, after all). And by my judgement, it does seem like I know how to do a kegel.

But otherwise, I go about my life pretty much entirely ignorant of my pelvic floor health.

Smile Makers Collection Pelvic Partner

When I heard that Smile Makers Collection – the creators of some of my favourite sex toys like the Ballerina and Poet – was venturing into the wellness category with the launch of Pelvic Partner, I wasn’t exactly excited.

I mean, vibrators are one thing, but pelvic floor trainers are another thing – perhaps necessary, but they’re not going to give you any thrills. Or, so I thought.

When I received the Pelvic Partner, though, that changed everything I thought I knew about the pelvic floor.

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