You are not alone
Pelvic floor difficulties are common, and they are discussed far less than they should be. If you are dealing with one, you are in a very large group of people who mostly are not talking about it either.
This guide covers the difference between the two tools, because they do opposite things and buying the wrong one is the usual mistake. Kegel weights add resistance to a squeeze. Dilators are about gently relaxing and stretching. Which one you want depends on whether your pelvic floor is holding too much tension or too little — and if you don't know which, a pelvic health physiotherapist can tell you in one appointment.
Kegel weights
The Bodyotics kegel weights are six graduated weights, 50 g to 130 g. People use them to:
- Build awareness and control of the pelvic floor muscles
- Keep a consistent routine — the weight gives you something to feel, which is why people stick with it
- Work at their own pace through the range, starting at the lightest
Around pregnancy and birth, get your midwife or provider's go-ahead before starting or restarting.
Dilators
The Bodyotics dilator set is five graduated sizes, Ø 1.5 cm to Ø 3.5 cm. They are used to support relaxation and comfort with vaginal penetration, working up gradually rather than pushing. If pain is the reason you are looking, use them alongside a pelvic health physiotherapist rather than instead of one.
Which to choose
Short version: a pelvic floor that struggles to hold points toward weights. One that struggles to release points toward dilators, and strengthening it further can make things worse. Our guide to tight versus loose pelvic floors goes into how to tell.
For diagnosis and medical support, see your doctor. These are wellness products, not treatments.
