This review has taken me a while to write...mostly because this is more of a "tool" than a "toy". There's a reason this is called a Kegel "Trainer"! Let's get the basics out of the way.

First of all, the Kegel trainer arrived in a generic box, inside of which was a cute box with everything neatly organized. There is a charging cable, manual, and even a storage bag.


Taking everything out of the box, the first thing I noticed was a silicone sheath to put around the insertable portion of the Kegel Trainer. This is to add a little more girth, allowing you to grip and squeeze a little easier.


The charging port is easy to locate, located on the side.


Regarding size, here is a comparison with the Kegel Trainer sitting next to a standard eye drop bottle. As you can see, this toy is not going to be challenging to insert for most people. Of note, there is a vibration component, controlled by the app. I found this vibration more helpful than pleasurable. It seemed to help me "locate" it to squeeze around it better.


Finally, the app. The manual contains a QR code link, or you can point your app store to Magic Kegel App. It took a few minutes to register, but once I was in, it seemed to find and connect to my Kegel Trainer. Interestingly, it seems to connect via Bluetooth, but cannot be searched/connected from the Bluetooth settings in my phone, only through the app. Also, more frequently than I would like I received an error that the app was not connected to the Trainer. I searched the app store reviews and this seems to be a common concern. I originally added this to an old Android phone, but may try using a newer Apple, or even a tablet to see if one of those connects more consistently. Don't get me wrong, it was usable, but it could be better (therefore the loss of one star on my review). The simplest exercise is getting a little bird to fly to the top of a circle by squeezing, the letting him fall back down by relaxing. There are more options for "work-outs", some of which you have to pay for, but others are free.

Alright...now to down to the actual review of the Kegel Trainer. In all honesty, I pictured myself ordering this toy, slipping it in, and crushing it. Well, not literally. I have a few kids, a happy marriage with a healthy sex life; of course I have good control of the muscles...right? I didn't even think I'd need the sheath.

So, after charging everything up I followed the instructions for placement, opened up the app, and got ready to be impressed by my own prowess. 0%, Zero, Nada, nothing, zilch! At first I wanted to blame the trainer, the placement, or the app (maybe it lost the connection). However, after removing the trainer and squeezing it lightly between my fingers, it was connected and functioning fine. I then tried it with the sheath on. Yeah, the bird flew a little, but not very high and certainly not consistently.

At first I was just mad, upset, disappointed. Damn those kids...did they ruin my pieces and parts? However, after getting my emotions under control I decided to take this as a learning opportunity instead, start from the basics, and work my way up.

Sure enough, when I really slowed things down, followed the instructions on the app, and concentrated, I was able to get that little bird to fly to the top. Over the past few weeks, with somewhat regular use, things have gotten a bit better. Admittedly, I am still not "crushing it", and I do not yet have the control I thought I would. For example, I discovered I was supplementing my "squeeze" with hip movement and thrusting, which is not using the right muscles, and does not register on the Kegel Trainer.

I still have a lot to practice and a long way to go, but if I hadn't started down this path, I may not have known. I haven't yet experienced a noticeable increase in orgasm strength but I have noticed I can give the hubby a little extra squeeze, which he has noticed and enjoyed.

I'll keep working on this...in fact it may be time to get back to work!