Let’s be honest—women’s issues can be very draining. I’ve personally struggled throughout my entire womanhood with nasty cramps, terrible back pain, a nonexistent sex life, and constant nighttime bathroom trips. I could go on and on about the challenges I’ve faced due to my endometriosis and PMDD.
There are so few resources that actually work, and many of them are time-consuming or quite invasive. My doctor prescribed Kegel exercises for an hour each day—sounds easy, right? Until you try it. Who really has the time to dedicate an hour every day to exercises, especially when life is busy? I work two jobs, have a busy home life, and on days when I’m in pain, doing Kegels is the last thing on my mind. That’s why discovering the Emsella Chair was life-changing. It’s an efficient, effective alternative that fits into a busy lifestyle and actually delivers results—without adding more stress or time commitment!
I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis back in 2016, and not long after, I also found out I suffer from PMDD—so I was hit hard. Cramps became like my constant companion; I feel them almost every day, and for the longest time, there was nothing I could do but deal with it.
Since starting the Emsella Chair, I’ve noticed a huge change. It has strengthened my pelvic floor muscles, which surprisingly helps me withstand more tension and stress during my cramping episodes—something I never expected, but it has made such a difference in my lifestyle.
Kegel exercises never gave me the same results. I truly believe it’s because the Emsella Chair reaches much deeper into the muscles than at-home Kegels ever can. It’s like finally getting to the root of the problem instead of just scratching the surface. I now go into Revive Laser every few weeks to maintain the strength of my muscles. I couldn’t be more grateful for this technology and this amazing clinic for helping me through this difficult time. Of course, discuss this with your doctor or gynecologist beforehand—in my case, it worked wonders!
How Does It Work?
My favorite part about this session is that you stay fully clothed. I’ve done so many treatments with gynecologists and physios that felt embarrassing and invasive—but with this chair, you simply sit and relax. The technician will guide you to find the right position (you’ll feel a gentle tapping in your pelvic floor). Once you’ve got the sweet spot, you just sit back—Netflix, book, or even a podcast. It’s 28 minutes of pure relaxation.
Honestly, at first I couldn’t get over it—what do you mean I don’t have to do anything?! And it’s completely painless, just feels like tiny taps or pulses in the pelvic floor area. The Emsella Chair works by using electromagnetic energy to target internal muscle groups. It triggers high-frequency contractions beyond voluntary control. Over the course of 28 minutes, you do approximately 11,500 Kegels.
Aftercare
Most patients can go right back to their day, but here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Mild spotting or an increase in vaginal secretions is possible (1–2 days).
- Some mild discomfort, similar to light menstrual cramps, can happen during or after treatment (1–2 days). Very rarely, some people may experience mild back pain.
- Avoid activities that put pressure on the bladder/pelvic area for one week (heavy lifting, jumping, strenuous workouts).