The Athena Pelvic Floor Exerciser is one of a new generation of pelvic floor toners which have recently come onto the market. For many years, women have been advised to do "Kegel" exercises as a way of recovering tone in pelvic muscles which can be weakened by childbirth, weight gain, over-exercising or simply the aging process. Urinary incontinence is a dreadful problem for many women and very often they suffer in silence without even telling their partners or best friends.

That was me-I suffered in silence for a few years. I was petrified of my partner finding out that I was "leaking" on a daily basis. Every time I went out for a run with my friend, my pad was soaked. I constantly wore thin panty liners and they were simply part of my life. I was embarrassed as it made me feel like less of a woman, somehow.

After trying to do Kegel exercises for years, I just didn't seem to be getting anywhere. I did them in "fits and starts". I'd try to diligently do them whilst in the car on the way to work, but would get fed up or simply forget after a few days. Whilst watching "This Morning" on one of my rare days off, my ears pricked up when I heard Doctor Chris Steele mention urinary incontinence and a new device which, he said, took away the need for the tedious Kegels and would, after a few weeks, ensure a stronger, healthier pelvic floor.

So there it was, a recommendation from someone I trusted. I couldn't wait to try it out. In fact I ordered the Athena Pelvic Floor Exerciser online that day.

The best thing about it was the fact that it was so discreet. I'd thought about buying a pelvic floor exerciser before but was put off by the trails of messy wires. This was only the size of a tampon and therefore easy to insert and very comfortable. I got into the habit of using it twice a day for around 15 minutes a time. It probably took a couple of weeks before I noticed any difference, although some women have reported a tightening effect after just a couple of uses! Within

There are now many pelvic floor trainers on the market but there is no doubt that the Athena is the most technologically advanced on the market. Relying on the latest innovations, the Athena is completely portable, discreet and extremely comfortable to use. You can use it in the privacy of your own home and it is so small that nobody will know you are working your pelvic muscles. Many women have found that an ideal time to use it is when they are sitting relaxing in the evening whilst reading or watching TV. All that is required is two daily sessions of around 15 minutes each and most women begin to see results within a couple of weeks.

The wireless technology and the multi-level function is what sets the Athena Pelvic Floor Exerciser apart from the rest. With other trainers, there is only one setting, but the Athena allows multi-level settings which means it is suitable for stress, urge and mixed incontinence.

The problem with Kegel exercises is mulit-faceted really. For one thing, most women are never really sure whether they are tensing the correct muscles. Indeed when your pelvic floor is badly weakened it can be difficult to feel any real sensation no matter how hard you "squeeze". Even if traditional Kegels are being done correctly, it can take months before you begin to see any tangible results, whereas with the Athena, the exercises are targeted and correct and you will begin to see fast results. It is very easy to become bored of doing Kegels. Many women start off with good intentions, only to find that within a few days, that tedium sets in.

Since Kegel first introduced the exercises as a means of correcting a weakened pelvic floor, it has been shown that up to 80% of women can benefit from them. This figure can surely only increase when using targeted devices which remove any doubt.

Pelvic floor exercisers have revolutionized the way we do Kegel exercises and give many more women the chance to rid themselves of urinary incontinence. There is no doubt that the Athena Pelvic Floor Exerciser is the cream of the crop. Whilst it may be slightly more expensive than other devices, it's features are far superior and having read through many surveys from women who have used various devices, each and every one who has used the Athena agrees that it represents good, very good, or excellent value for money.