Motherhood doesn’t come with a pause button. Between wiping sticky fingers, picking up toys and the rare moment you get to yourself, life is full-on – and your pelvic floor often gets left behind. It’s easy to brush off those subtle signs: a little leak when you laugh, sneeze, or lift your little one. But when those moments start adding up, it’s a signal your pelvic health might need some attention.
Kegels are often recommended to new mums – but without clear guidance, it’s easy to feel unsure, lose motivation, or wonder if you’re doing them correctly. So, what happens when women use a Kegel-enhancing device to reconnect with their bodies? Clariti set out to explore this. We invited a group of women to train with the Empelvic cushion over 16 weeks and share their honest experiences. The outcome? Eye-opening, empowering, and deeply relatable stories that highlight the transformative potential of structured pelvic floor training.
What is Empelvic?
Empelvic is a non-invasive foam cushion designed to help train pelvic floor muscles. It enhances awareness and strengthens connection with the pelvic floor to improve overall pelvic health. Guided exercises harness the natural rhythm between breath and pelvic floor movement, helping you tune into your muscles, encourage flexibility and relaxation, and support recovery and wellbeing across a range of pelvic health concerns.
Putting it to the test
We asked mums who had identified incontinence issues to try Empelvic for 16 weeks and give us their feedback. They each received a cushion, a printed guide, a diary to track their progress and access to online training videos. Through interviews and roundtable chats, they opened up about their journeys – the challenges, the wins and the surprising shifts in how they felt.
What they said
Leakage reduction
“I've seen, when sneezing and coughing, a 100% improvement.”
Some women saw up to 100% improvement in specific situations like sneezing or coughing – especially when they used the cushion consistently.
Quick results
“I was amazed at how different it was. In week 5, I experienced major leakage while skipping. By week 6, there was barely any leakage.”
Many noticed changes within 3–4 weeks. One mum even stopped after 8 weeks because their symptoms had improved so much.
Confidence boost
“As a result of using Empelvic, I have noticed less leakage, especially from running. I haven't done anything else to attribute that to.”
Most people reported feeling more confident – both physically and mentally—as they gained better control over their pelvic floor.
Better awareness
“When sitting on Empelvic, doing the exercises, I noticed I was able to identify where the muscles were, which has been amazing for me because now I actually know that I'm doing.”
Many of the women became more aware of their pelvic floor muscles and could connect with them, which they hadn’t been able to do before.
More active lifestyles
“I like to run, but running was causing leakage. I stopped doing it to focus on repairing my pelvic floor. After using Empelvic, I did a 10K run, since and I didn’t leak.”
Activities like running and boxing became easier, with fewer worries about leakage.
Practice makes progress
“I use Empelvic every day, it's become a habit. Using Empelvic is now part of my daily routine.”
It was clear that consistency made all the difference – making training part of a daily routine led to real results.
Improved self-management
“My advice to someone considering using Empelvic would be to give it a try. Don’t expect a result overnight. Do persist and you will get results. It’s a positive step to take to improve things on your own terms.”
People felt more in control of their pelvic health, which had a positive impact on their overall wellbeing.
If you’re finding Kegels challenging and feel you’d benefit from a more targeted approach to pelvic floor training, Empelvic could be the solution you’ve been looking for. As always, it’s a good idea to speak with a healthcare professional to ensure you’re choosing the right method for your individual needs.
Sources
1. Mayo Clinic Staff (n.d.) Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/womens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises/art-20045283 (Accessed: 13 October 2025).
2. EMP/33/0325/UK, Data on file 2025: User evaluation and feedback on Empelvic; Stratford, UK 2025
