I've searched on the forum but I haven't found a thread like this so far. I need some help choosing a kegel exerciser!
So I'm approaching the halfway mark in my pregnancy and starting to think more about strengthening my pelvic floor in preparation for birth etc. Honestly, I abandoned kegel exercises a couple of months before falling pregnant as I absolutely hate doing them (the feeling of it makes me cringe!) But I haven't noticed a problem with my pelvic floor since. Seeing as I hate the feeling of actually doing kegels, is it safe to use kegel balls during pregnancy instead? I have sex toy cleaner but I'm still worried about introducing infection or irritating my cervix :/
I'm also struggling to find kegel balls which are right for me. I have the Gballs 2, which are comfortable to wear, but they're not very challenging to keep in and don't work very well with the app anymore. I've also tried the Lovehoney Main Squeeze 60g kegel balls and really didn't like them either, I feel like they stretch me too much and it's difficult to insert the whole thing, if I do then they press right against my cervix and its painful. So I really don't know what else to try!
I'd ideally like a single ball which is heavy enough (at least 60g but probably a lot more), or double balls which are flexible at the joint (unlike the Lovehoney ones) and not too long or I'll struggle to insert them, and they'll irritate my cervix. Not looking to spend a fortune either as I've just had to replace my phone, do Christmas shopping, and we've got a lot of baby stuff to buy. Yes, I know it's a lot to ask! :p
Doesn't have to be exact, just something along those lines would be great.
I know I sound naiive and possibly a bit stupid, but if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations I'd really appreciate it. Also any advice on how to best strengthen my pelvic floor during pregnancy would be great, as my midwife hasn't had time to discuss it with me yet so I don't know the do's/don'ts regarding kegel balls. Thank you :)