Kegel Ball Sizes and Weights: Your Pussy Isn't Entering the Olympics

Three pairs of kegel balls, three weights and a product name that sounds as though your vagina's entering a sporting event. Before you grab the heaviest, slow down. More weight doesn't make you better at this, and you're not trying to qualify for anything.

Size tells you how much space a ball takes up. Weight tells you how heavy it feels. They're separate choices, and neither number tells you what your pelvic floor needs. What they can tell you is what kind of delicious distraction you'll be walking around with.

Why do you want them?

Some people want them for the feeling. There's something very naughty about having a heavy little secret rolling around inside you while you do the dishes, every step setting off a small, deep shiver. That's a perfectly good reason, and you don't need them to transform your whole sex life.

Vaginal weights can also be part of pelvic-floor training, but not everyone needs them. If you're dealing with leaking, pelvic pain or another pelvic-floor concern, a pelvic-health physio can give you proper advice. Buying a colourful set shouldn't turn into diagnosing yourself in the bathroom.

Diameter changes the fit

A wider ball feels different from a narrower one, and a joined pair takes up more length than a single ball. The Fun Factory B Balls Duo has two spherical weights that create a very lively motion inside you. Check the actual width and shape, rather than the label. Small doesn't automatically mean easiest, and large doesn't mean more effective. Going in should feel comfortable, and a shape that feels wrong isn't something to endure.

Think about getting them out, too. A smooth retrieval loop you can grip is worth caring about. Future you would rather not finish with an awkward wrestling match.

Weight isn't a skill level

Two balls can look alike and weigh very differently. A set like Eve's Kegel Hearts gives you three to choose from, so you can start with what feels good. For training, any progress should suit your system and your own assessment. Don't assume the next weight's due because a week has passed. Your vagina isn't behind schedule.

There's no universal wear-all-day plan, either. Use the session length recommended for your device, and take them out if they hurt or feel uncomfortable.

Want them to do more?

If you'd like more than gravity working for you, the Adam & Eve Sweetheart Kegel Trainer adds vibration and a remote, so you can give the controls to your partner. Try clenching around them while they turn it up. Now that's a workout worth turning up to.

Keep it smooth and clean

The surface, joins and retrieval loop all need cleaning, and a smooth, intact outer covering is easier to check than one with lots of awkward gaps. A torn coating or damaged cord means it's time for a new one. Our kegel ball cleaning guide covers that job, and our sex toy materials guide explains why a reassuring label isn't the whole story.

When you browse our kegel balls, put a comfortable size, a suitable weight and a usable loop ahead of promises about spectacular orgasms. Then pop them in and go about your day, smiling just a little too much.