For Isabelle, perineal rehabilitation was not only effective in reducing her urinary leakage. It's much more than that. Isabelle has fibromyalgia, a syndrome characterized by constant diffuse pain, fatigue and chronic atony which affects between 2 and 5% of the French population. Through her testimony, Isabelle wishes to show that the perineal rehabilitation is a daily conscious action. Thanks to Emily, she was able to regain a toned perineum, her sexuality, become aware of her femininity and be independent in her life as a woman. Sufficient motivation to take care of your perineum.
Why use Emy?
Hello Isabelle, can you introduce yourself and explain to us why you started using Emy?
Hello, I am Isabelle, I am 55 years old and I have two children. I started having incidents of urinary leakage around 40 years old while doing sports. Shame, lack of knowledge of this intimate area of my body and the existing means to regain perfect control of my bladder contributed to the abandonment of thesporting activity. My gynecologist prescribed me around twenty sessions of perineal rehabilitation, but it was far from enough. Over the next 10 years, the urinary leakage worsened. And that had an impact on my relationship and my social development. I was still unaware of the role of the perineum in sexuality and my gynecologist had never discussed this subject with me.
Later, I was told that I suffered from fibromyalgia. This is a syndrome which affects, among other things, the muscular system, including pelvic floor. This condition is still little known even though it is being talked about more and more in the media and in medical schools. It is a factor which alters the tone of the system urogenital. We don't talk enough about this syndrome and that's a shame.
Perineal rehabilitation before thinking about surgery
In this context, at 50 years old, my gynecologist referred me to surgeons for the installation of strips and for the treatment of prolapse.
I didn't want surgery so I decided to actively take charge of myself. I carried out sessions of manual rehabilitation with a midwife, who made me aware of my perineum. It was a fundamental step. This perineum without tone, which had an impact on my social life because of urinary leakage but also a impact on my intimate life, which reduced my sexuality to nothing.
Then, my gynecologist prescribed a device for me.electrostimulation then rehabilitation sessions with a physiotherapist. After my last session in September, I did some research on the internet to discover the different solutions for perineal rehabilitation by probe. I needed to go through rehabilitation sessions with health professionals to realize that it was no longer enough.
I was really seduced by the Emy probe because I could re-educate my perineum at home, have fun monitoring of my progress, visible in real time on the application and great ease of use. But above all, I was able to read excellent advice on your site, not only on rehabilitation but also on femininity, on different aspects of female life. Becoming aware of the state of health of your perineum but also of your femininity is extremely important.
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Perineal rehabilitation with Emy
How is your perineal rehabilitation going with Emy?
It's going really well. After a personalized diagnosis, the application recommended the intensive program to me. It’s a daily program of just 20 minutes, which allows me to stay regular. When I have reached my goal, I will be able to continue using the probe in a fitness session, a few days a month.
Since you have been using it, have you noticed any changes in the perineum?
Yes absolutely! I can visualize this progress on the application monitoring but also in real time as I go through the exercises. It’s very motivating! I keep the history of my progress and I can show it to my gynecologist. Besides, she could totally give me a personalized exercise program to do on Emy. A function is provided for this.
In terms of results, I really had a weakness in speed exercises, those which consist of contracting and releasing the perineum quickly. After only 2 months of use, I see clear progress. Your advice also helped me a lot, like in your article on everyday actions : turn and tilt your head to the side when sneezing or coughing to reduce pressure on the pelvic floor. It works really well and is more discreet and effective than squeezing your legs!
The Emy probe helps me a lot, as does your advice which appears daily at the end of the session and which is invaluable support and help. I find the information I need there.
Can you tell me more about these changes?
I recently consulted my gynecologist for a perineal assessment. She noticed that there was a big improvement. The tone of the perineum is measured on a scale of 5. Before my rehabilitation with a physiotherapist, I was at 1. After a year I was at 2 and now that I use Emy I am at 3 out of 5! My goal is to reach 4 this year.
The role of the perineum in sexuality: taboo subject?
Do you think we talk enough about urinary leakage?
No way. It's really a taboo subject, just like prolapse. THE sexual pleasure is too and I regret that my gynecologist, who has been following me for over thirty years, has never discussed with me the impact that a toned perineum could have on my sexuality.
You can see urinary leaks, it’s embarrassing. We then know that our perineum is not toned enough. But the lack of sensations during intimate relationships we don't necessarily notice it. If our partner doesn't dare to talk about it either, we suspect nothing and we let the relationship deteriorate! We feel that something is wrong, so we question ourselves. We have no idea that simple perineal rehabilitation can positively change things, for yourself and for your partner.
I think from now on that there are many couple lives that would continue if women were aware of the importance of the tone of their perineum in their intimate relationships. Perineal rehabilitation can revive your sexuality ! It's never too early.
Now I talk about it around me. My daughter-in-law is coming to give birth of my grandson. I immediately told him to pay close attention to his perineum. Not just postpartum, but throughout life, to maintain full functionality. Both for his health and for his relationship.
The price of the Emy perineal probe
Women often tell us that the Emy probe is too expensive, what do you think?
Once you have gone through the stages that I have gone through, you understand the need to keep your body in shape. perineum throughout his life. Exercises are not always enough and a tool like Emy is a profitable investment in more than one way.
The Emy probe allows daily practice, at home, independently and autonomously. I can finally regain control of my perineum myself. If it is to consolidate your life as a couple and secure your social life, it is a necessary investment and one that you make for yourself.
When I see women who invest a monthly budget in protections against theurinary incontinence or in excess of significant surgical fees when applying strips, I want them to realize that these sums put together represent an enormous cost and only solve one problem at a time. With Emy I found a global solution to incontinence, prolapse and better sexuality in a single investment for life!
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Thank you for this testimony, I have one last question for you… Emy in 3 words?
Autonomy – Health – Femininity
