What are Kegel balls and how do I use them?

Bicep curls are great for your arms, and squats tone your thighs, but what about your pelvic floor muscles?

It’s easy to neglect the muscles at the base of your pelvis, but they play an important role in supporting the bowel and bladder and can enhance orgasms too.

There are several ways to strengthen your pelvic floor, but I use Kegel balls to keep my muscles firm and tight.

What are Kegel balls?

Kegel balls are weighted spheres that you pop into your vagina to help strengthen your pelvic floor. The balls work by contracting and releasing the muscles. 

They are also known as Ben Wa balls and less formally as love balls, orgasm balls, Venus balls, geisha balls, pleasure balls, and (my personal favorite) jiggle balls. 

The hollow balls contain a small weighted orb, and as you move around the Kegel balls stimulate your pussy. Kegel balls come in various sizes and weights and are usually made from silicone, glass, metal, or plastic.

Insert a single Kegel ball or opt for multiple Kegel balls joined by string or plastic. The balls usually have a length of string or plastic that hangs from the vagina for easy removal. 

If you’re new to using Kegel balls you might be nervous, but you’ll soon get to grips with the orbs.

How to get startet with Kegel balls?

Before you get started find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed – you don’t want anyone nipping in just as you pop a ball up your cooch. 

Give your hands a good wash with antibacterial soap, and don’t forget to do the same for your Kegel balls. Dry both the balls and your hands and then grab a bottle of lube. 

When it comes to inserting anything in your pussy or ass lube is your friend. I buy good quality water-based sex lubricants and use plenty before anything comes near one of my holes.

Lube will aid insertion, reduce friction, lessen discomfort, and can also increase pleasure.

Apply plenty of lube to your vagina and the Kegel balls before attempting to push them into place. 

Once I’m lubed up, I find a comfy place to lie down, relax my body, and open my legs wide. I take my time and gently insert the ball.

If I’m inserting multiple balls, I carefully push the connecting string or plastic into my pussy before popping the next ball in.

I always ensure the removal loop is left hanging and accessible to pull the balls out easily.

I can tell if the balls are in properly as they feel secure, and I cannot see them at all (just the removal string or loop).

If you can see the balls or they feel loose just push them in a little further.  

Solo and partner Kegel ball pleasure 

Solo play and Kegel balls

Kegel balls are versatile spheres, and you can use them on your own or with your partner.

While they work wonderfully well to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, Kegel balls can also provide a sexual thrill. 

I love the tickling sensation I get from wearing my balls.

Thankfully the feeling isn’t too intense but I do know the Kegels are there. When I’m moving around my orbs are more noticeable that’s for sure.

Let’s just say cleaning the windows and scrubbing the bath are not quite as tedious jobs as they were before. 😉

If I want to enhance the pleasure, I can give my pussy a rub or play with my clit. I would suggest lying on your bed with your Kegel balls inserted and then contracting and releasing your muscles.

This is great for your pelvic floor and can make you very wet as an added bonus. I sometimes grab one of my favorite vibrators for a more intense session as I love the combination of balls in my vag, and a pulsating cock pressed against my lips and clit. 

Partner play with Kegel balls

Kegel balls are also good if you fancy finding a new way to spice things up in the bedroom.

My partner and I like to use Kegels as part of our foreplay and we have fun inserting them before sex. He enjoys pushing the balls in leisurely, knowing that I’m getting aroused as they enter.

When my lover kisses and caresses me, I can feel the sexual tension building and I’ll usually end up begging him to pull out the balls and fuck me as hard as he can. 

We also like to get risqué by taking the Kegel balls out of the bedroom and into the big wide world.

We recently went on a dinner date and my partner took great delight in slipping the balls into my pussy before we left the house. 

As I sat at the dinner table at the expensive restaurant, I couldn’t help but smirk as the waiter handed me a menu.

No one knew about the Kegels balls pushed inside my vag, and that made wearing them feel even naughtier. 

Of course, you don’t need a partner to wear Kegel balls outside the home. You can challenge yourself to put your love balls in before the morning commute or wear them to try and liven up a boring meeting.

If that sounds too much pop your Kegel balls in and tend to your garden, or amble to the shop for a pint of milk (don’t forget to wink at the shopkeeper on your way out). 

Top tips for Kegel ball use and fun 

Kegel balls aren’t designed to be worn for more than a few hours at a time (no longer than six hours ideally).

Always apply lube to your vagina and the balls before inserting and make sure the removal string or loop hangs down so you can get a hold of it.

You can lie down to pull out the balls or stand with your knees bent and legs apart and push the balls out with your newly toned muscles. 

Once you’ve removed the Kegel balls, you’ll need to give them a clean to prevent nasty bacteria.

Remove germs by washing the balls using warm water and antibacterial soap.

Give the balls a good rinse to ensure they are soap-free and then dry them with a fresh towel.

Once the balls are totally dry store them in a pouch, zipped bag, or lidded box and put away in a safe place. 

Additional read: How do I clean and maintain my sex toys?

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