The Athenafem Pelvic Muscle Trainer is an electronic device designed for women who want to strengthen their weakened pelvic floor. Although there are several pelvic tone generators that can be purchased for home use, including manual and electronic tone generators, this device differs in that it is cordless, which makes it convenient to use.
The pelvic floor is a muscle, and like all voluntary muscles in the body, it needs regular exercise to keep it strong and in good working order. Various events in a woman’s life, along with her lifestyle, can cause the muscle to weaken. These include pregnancy, menopause, being overweight, playing high-impact sports, and even the aging process. When this happens, her internal organs don’t get the support they should and she may experience incontinence and numbness during sex.
Athenafem uses electrical stimulation to cause the pelvic floor muscles to relax and contract, thereby exercising the muscles to make them stronger. This is a gentle form of stimulation and is safe and comfortable to use.
The device comes in two parts; a hand control and a small tampon-like probe that is inserted into the vagina. The Athenafem has a variable control, so it can be set to suit different levels of incontinence. The fact that it is cordless means that it is often seen as more discreet than similar devices and some women choose to use the exerciser when sitting relaxed, perhaps while reading or watching TV.
The training part of the Athena Pelvis floor exerciser will run automatically for 15 minutes. It has different levels that can be set to treat the various stages and types of incontinence. Many women use Athena twice a day and have started to see results within a week of use, but most will see significant improvements between 6 and 12 weeks. The Athena pelvic floor exerciser can be used less frequently for maintenance once she has regained control of her bladder.
When weighing the cost of devices like the Athenafem, you need to consider your current spend on incontinence pads. Many women spend a great deal on supplies, and even with modest expenses, most women find that the cost of an electronic pelvic toner is more than covered by the savings they realize in the first year of purchase.
