Je Joue Ami Kegel Balls - Fuchsia

The Je Joue Ami Kegel Balls in Fuchsia are a three-step set of silicone kegel balls that let you start light and work up at your own pace. Each step is heavier and slimmer than the last, moving from a single ball to a double ball, with a soft retrieval loop on every piece. They suit anyone new to kegel balls, and anyone who wants a structured set rather than a single weight.

Three steps, from light to heavy

Ami is a system of three, and the way the steps progress is clever. Ami 1 is a single ball weighing 47 g with the largest girth, 4.3 inches around. Ami 2 weighs 78 g with a 3.9-inch girth, and Ami 3, a double ball, is the heaviest at 106 g with the smallest girth, 3.6 inches. As you move up, the balls get heavier and slimmer at the same time, so each step asks your muscles to hold more weight with less to grip. That's why starting at Ami 1 matters, even if you've used kegel balls before.

Soft, velvety silicone

Je Joue covered all three in silicone with a soft, velvety finish, which feels smooth going in and comfortable once in place. Inside, each ball holds a weight that shifts slightly as you move, giving a subtle, rolling sensation. Every Ami has an ergonomic retrieval loop, so taking it out is simple and secure. Je Joue describes the set as 100% vegan.

How to use kegel balls

Wash the ball first and add a little water-based lube. Lie on your back with your knees bent, or stand with one foot on a step. Insert Ami 1 gently, about as deep as a tampon, leaving the loop outside. Now try a simple exercise: squeeze the muscles you would use to stop the flow of urine, hold for a few seconds, then relax for the same time. Repeat that ten times. Once that feels natural, stand up and walk around the house with the ball in place for a few minutes, letting your muscles hold it without conscious effort. Build up from 10 or 15 minutes, and remove it by pulling the loop slowly while you relax.

When to move to the next weight

Stay with each Ami until it feels easy to keep in while standing and moving for 15 minutes or so. If a ball starts to slip, you've moved up too soon; go back a step for a while. Some people take weeks on each level, others longer, and there's no prize for rushing. If you have pelvic pain, are pregnant or have recently given birth, talk to a doctor or pelvic floor physiotherapist before starting a kegel exercise routine.

Care and storage

Ami has no motor or battery, so there's nothing to charge. Wash each ball before and after use with warm water and mild soap or a toy cleaner, rinse well around the retrieval loop and let it air-dry. Use only water-based lube on silicone. Keep the set together in its storage pouch or box so all three stay clean between sessions.

Specifications

• Brand: Je Joue, Ami
• Type: set of three progressive kegel balls with retrieval loops
• Ami 1: single ball, 47 g, 4.3" girth
• Ami 2: 78 g, 3.9" girth
• Ami 3: double ball, 106 g, 3.6" girth
• Insertable length: 3.5" (as listed)
• Material: silicone, velvety finish; vegan
• Power: none (non-vibrating)
• Colour: Fuchsia

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