Frenemies
The Ami are lovely aesthetic objects and thoughtfully designed vaginal exercisers, but for me, they weren't enough of a challenge.Published: May 17, 2011
Pros:
Color, texture, ease of use
Cons:
Too easy to use, pricey
The Je Joue Ami come in a sexy black box, tied with a black ribbon. They are velvety purple silicone, and three of them nest in their moulded indentations. One is a single round ball, about the size of a small apricot. The second has an hourglass shape, and the widest parts are the size of cherries. The third also has that hourglass shape, and is a little bit smaller. The first is the lightest, and the third is the heaviest. They all have silicon loops that, when the exercisers are inserted, lay partially outside the vaginal opening, allowing for easy removal. The Ami are truly aesthetic objects, and highly functional. But for all their glamour, I have mixed feelings about the Je Joue Ami.
First, a caveat: I have never used any other vaginal exercisers, so I have no point of reference. Secondly, I am young and have never given birth, so that affects the state of my pelvic floor muscles.
My complaint is that, like a Gender and Sexuality 101 class, I find them just too easy. Even the heaviest ones stay in with no effort, and take little effort to move around. Also, they have little weights inside them that jiggle, and while I can feel this (it feels like something knocking about very deep inside me) it’s not exactly pleasurable. To be frank, it’s kind of weird. And it can be downright uncomfortable if it happens near my cervix, which really doesn’t like being knocked against.
My concern is with the functionality of these exercisers. Sure, when they’re in, I pay more attention and remember to do my Kegels, the price of the Ami is a little steep for just that. Sure, it seems like a great value in that you get three exercisers for what one costs elsewhere, it seems like a lot for just a reminder. Maybe you should tie a string around your finger instead.
I acknowledge that this might be different for those who have given birth, or even those with different bodies than mine. But I, personally, have not had the ideal experience with these and hesitate to recommend them.
In terms of cleaning, these are made of silicon but I wouldn’t boil them, since I’m not sure what’s inside them and whether or not it’s heat-resistant. I would wash them with soap and water, and not share them with anyone else.
First, a caveat: I have never used any other vaginal exercisers, so I have no point of reference. Secondly, I am young and have never given birth, so that affects the state of my pelvic floor muscles.
My complaint is that, like a Gender and Sexuality 101 class, I find them just too easy. Even the heaviest ones stay in with no effort, and take little effort to move around. Also, they have little weights inside them that jiggle, and while I can feel this (it feels like something knocking about very deep inside me) it’s not exactly pleasurable. To be frank, it’s kind of weird. And it can be downright uncomfortable if it happens near my cervix, which really doesn’t like being knocked against.
My concern is with the functionality of these exercisers. Sure, when they’re in, I pay more attention and remember to do my Kegels, the price of the Ami is a little steep for just that. Sure, it seems like a great value in that you get three exercisers for what one costs elsewhere, it seems like a lot for just a reminder. Maybe you should tie a string around your finger instead.
I acknowledge that this might be different for those who have given birth, or even those with different bodies than mine. But I, personally, have not had the ideal experience with these and hesitate to recommend them.
In terms of cleaning, these are made of silicon but I wouldn’t boil them, since I’m not sure what’s inside them and whether or not it’s heat-resistant. I would wash them with soap and water, and not share them with anyone else.
Experience
Quick note: for those of you who don't know how to use these kind of things, I'll lay it out for you real quick: lube up the exerciser, insert it into your vagina, loop pointing down. Not too deep, but past your pubic mound. Now, play with flexing your muscles. Clench as if you're going to suck it up towards your cervix. Push it out, pull it back up, try to move it side to side (bonus!). Many people recommend keeping it in while you exercise or do whatever.
To take it out, just pull on the loop.
To take it out, just pull on the loop.
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Which would you say is better?
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TearraOkay so ive never tried kegel exercisers and im debating on weather i should get the je joue Ami exerciser set or the luna pleasure beads by Lelo..So can anybody who has experienced the both of these too items help me choose wich one would the best.
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I dont know how this works.
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I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I have no clue how these work. Do you really just insert them and just go about your day, as if they're not even there?
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Quote: I'm a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I have no clue how these work. Do you really just insert them and just go about your day, as if they're not even there?Read through the reviews. There's actually a few different options. I do wear them during my daily routine. I don't ignore them, however. Their weight and presence inside me and the fact that I can feel the internal balls rolling around inside them reminds me to do my kegels. I use my muscles to pull them deeper inside me and adjust them if they slip or something. The instruction booklet they come with has instructions for a few different series of exercise routines you can do with them too. I'm very pleased with mine.
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Quote: Read through the reviews. There's actually a few different options. I do wear them during my daily routine. I don't ignore them, however. Their weight and presence inside me and the fact that I can feel the internal balls rolling around inside them reminds me to do my kegels. I use my muscles to pull them deeper inside me and adjust them if they slip or something. The instruction booklet they come with has instructions for a few different series of exercise routines you can do with them too. I'm very pleased with mine.Yep, this. You can insert them and forget them, but they aren't as effective (if effective at all). You should use them as a reminder to do Kegels and the added weight should make them more productive.
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when's ami come back in stock?
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I'm very curious about kegel exerciesers and it seems that many people think the ami from je joule is a really good option. However my roomate says it hasn't been in stock every since she got an eden acount and I havn't seen it in stock for awhile. Does anyone know when it will come back?
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You can always set an alert to be notified when it comes back into stock, submit a support ticket to ask customer service, or send JR a message and he can look into it. That's what I would do. :)
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It looks like it's back in stock now!
Have a great weekend!
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Vaginal exercisers
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What would be a good vaginal exerciser for a beginner who has given birth?
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I'm quite fond of my Luna beads. You can adjust the weight of them to fit your needs and graduate up, similar to how Ami comes with three different sets. Just instead of three whole sets it's customizable.
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I have had a handful of kegel exercisers, but the ami has been my favorite.
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Ami Kegel Exercisers
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Ami Exercisers for Vaginal Muscles
I have been looking through the vaginal muscle exercisers and I want to find a toy where I just buy the smallest toy in this box. And not all three as I do not need all three.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'd rather not buy the actual ben wa balls unless that is my only choice as I'd prefer to have the string part.
Help?
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Quote: Ami Exercisers for Vaginal MusclesJe Joue does not sell their exercisers separate from one another BUT the SinFive Emigi is closest in size to the smallest of the Ami set. It is however less flexible and a little lighter weight.
I have been looking through the vaginal muscle exercisers and I want to find a toy where I just buy the smallest toy in this box. And not all three as I do not need all three.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
I'd rather not buy the actual ben wa balls unless that is my only choice as I'd prefer to have the string part.
Help?
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Quote: Je Joue does not sell their exercisers separate from one another BUT the SinFive Emigi is closest in size to the smallest of the Ami set. It is however less flexible and a little lighter weight.I was hoping ot find something with the same weight or heavier and general size.
I shall continue looking!!!!
But if anyone has any suggestions let me know!!!
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