This testimonial was completely unexpected at Fizimed, but one morning it landed in one of our inboxes. “Thank you to Emy for giving my relationship a new lease of life, my sex life thanks you too!” We didn’t need much more to reply to this mystery customer, who might just be able to give some of our readers a little hope... After several emails back and forth and an unforgettable phone call, we can now share Catherine’s story with you. Enjoy the read!
The key points of Catherine’s journey:
- Looking for a fresh spark in love: Faced with menopause and her children leaving home, Catherine felt the need, after 35 years of marriage, to spice up her relationship so they wouldn’t slip into routine.
- Discovering Emy Trainer: Initially scared of pelvic floor training and put off by erotic devices, she was persuaded by her physio friend to take control of her pelvic floor strength with this connected solution.
- A quick transformation they both shared: In just two weeks of regular exercise at home, she and her partner noticed a striking return of the intimate sensations of their youth.
Hello Catherine, first of all thank you for agreeing to share your story on the Fizimed blog!
Well, it felt natural to me. At first I thought, “Oh, what a strange idea!” And then, in the end, if my story can help other women get started with pelvic floor training to boost their sex life and reconnect with their body, I feel like it’s almost my duty to do so!
Can you introduce yourself in a few words and tell us why you ordered Emy Trainer?
My name is Catherine, I’m 55 years old, and my children are 30, 27 and 23. I’ve worked for a large company for many years, I have a very active life, and I’m very happy because I’m about to become a grandmother. My three children have all left home, so now it’s just my husband and me!
And how can I put it... We had to learn to live together again. We’ve been married for 35 years, but I definitely didn’t want to end up like an old married couple! So I took matters into my own hands and started doing some research online...
To “spice up our life.” And honestly, I didn’t feel comfortable when it came to choosing erotic devices online. I absolutely don’t judge people who use toys or anything else, but I knew that for my husband and me, that wouldn’t be the right fit!
And that’s when you discovered Emy?
I’m lucky to have a physiotherapist friend I tell everything to. Of course, you can probably guess that menopause had something to do with it and brought me hot flushes and other vaginal dryness issues. But I’ve never had urinary leaks!
I realise how lucky that is, especially when I read the stories from young women after childbirth. In short, my physio friend explained that to “spice up” my relationship, I could start by training my pelvic floor. I was resistant at first without really knowing why—I told myself I’d have to go to a physio, that I didn’t have the time... I think deep down, I was scared.
And that’s how I discovered Emy Trainer, which my friend recommended because she had tried the pelvic floor trainer thanks to your Emy Expert programme.
She explained that I had been through three pregnancies, menopause, and I also run, so a bit of training would do me the world of good.
She sold me on the benefits of a toned pelvic floor from a sexual point of view. That was all I needed to place my order!
So, what did you think?
At first I was a bit awkward, I won’t lie. I did a few sessions with my physio friend to make sure I was contracting my pelvic floor correctly. And once I got going, I found myself lying on my bed with the trainer between my thighs and my app switched on. In short, I felt like I was 18 again, when I’d just got my driving licence and had to drive on my own!
But the games are really fun; honestly, the time just flies by. I started with the intensive mode and found the experience really playful.
And when did you notice the first effects of the trainer on your pelvic floor?
Well, this is funny... I hadn’t told my husband about my little “investment.” I was lucky—he was away on a work trip for 15 days when I tried the trainer. So the day he came home, we were so happy to be reunited, and it was a revelation for both of us! Not that our sex life was boring, but we’re an “old married couple” now, so we know each other well. Anyway, these exercises over 15 days were beneficial for everyone! And to be completely honest, my husband thanks you too! We rediscovered the sensations of our youth! Of course I know that the pelvic floor trainer isn’t a miracle cure, but if some readers are listening, I want to say: “Take care of your pelvic floor even if you don’t have leaks!!!”
What to remember from Catherine’s story:
- The pelvic floor as a driver of sexual pleasure: Keeping a toned pelvic floor is a key factor in amplifying intimate sensations and reinvigorating sexuality within a relationship.
- An essential step even without urinary leaks: You don’t need to experience incontinence to take care of your pelvic floor—pregnancy, sport and menopause are all reasons to act early.
- Easy pelvic floor training at home: Using a connected, playful technology like Emy Trainer at home helps reduce discomfort and lets you train effectively at your own pace.
Discover more stories from our users here!
Sources:
- Prospective evaluation of the connected biofeedback EMY Kegel trainer in the management of stress urinary incontinence, Jochum F et al., February 2022, Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction 51(2):102280. - link
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Rehabilitation Using Biofeedback, Diane Kaschak Newman, July 2014, Urologic Nursing 34(4):193-202. - link
