Femme Flexor Kegel Tool Bare

The Femme Flexor Kegel Tool in Bare is a cone-shaped kegel exerciser made from silicone: a single smooth piece you insert and hold while you do your kegel contractions. There are no weights, strings, batteries or settings. Instead of relying on heavy balls, the Flexor uses its shape to give your muscles something to squeeze against. This is the neutral, skin-tone Bare version.

What the Flexor is

Femme Flexor is a small company founded by Wanda Cotie, who developed the tool together with a physiotherapist. The design is a tapered cone with a set amount of resistance built in; it doesn't adjust or come in graded sizes. The maker lists it as platinum-grade silicone, a smooth, non-porous material that doesn't hold onto odours and is easy to wash. Because it's one solid piece, there are no seams or joins where lube and residue can collect.

How a kegel exerciser like this is used

Wash your hands and the tool, then add a little water-based lube to the narrow end. Lie down or stand with one foot raised, and insert it gently, narrow end first, until it sits comfortably with the wider end toward the opening. Then do your contractions as you normally would, with the Flexor in place. When you finish, relax, take a breath and remove it slowly. If you've been given a routine by a physiotherapist or other professional, follow their timing and number of repetitions; this is a tool to hold, not a programme.

It isn't a vibrator or a toy for penetrative play, and it isn't meant to be worn while walking around or left in for long periods.

Is it right for you?

If you're pregnant, recently gave birth, have pain, or have been told you have a pelvic condition, talk to your doctor or a pelvic floor physiotherapist before using any insertable kegel tool. People who find weighted balls awkward to keep in place often prefer a single shaped piece like this one. The Flexor also comes in Midnight Blue; the two colours are the same tool.

Cleaning and storage

Wash it before and after every use with warm water and mild, unscented soap or a toy cleaner, rinse well and let it air-dry. Use water-based lube only, since silicone lube can react with silicone over time. Store it in a clean pouch or box, apart from other silicone items, and keep it for your own use.

Specifications

• Brand: Femme Flexor
• Model: Flexor Kegel Tool, Bare
• Material: platinum-grade silicone (as listed by the maker)
• Shape: cone
• Resistance: fixed, built into the shape
• Power: none
• Other colour: Midnight Blue

See all kegel and pelvic exercisers, or read our guide to cleaning and caring for intimate products.