About
Improving one's sex life was an unexpected surprise benefit of the wellness wand. Originally designed by former RN Yvonne Russell to heal urine leakage and recover from a hysterectomy, she turned to nature for design inspiration. Learn the history of the wellness wand here.
The Story
My Mother often said, “Necessity is the Mother of Invention". The older I become, the more I value her wisdom. I developed stress incontinence in my early 50's and had a hysterectomy at age 57. The stress incontinence was not totally repaired. I was left with some urge incontinence and not quite the same vaginal sensations or abilities as before.
In an effort to strengthen the muscles that control the bladder and vagina while seeking to return the vaginal response to its former glory, I consulted my gynecologist. He suggested I use a device inserted into the vagina designed to strengthen the PC muscles. Unfortunately, the choices available to me obviously weren't designed by women! Wrongly shaped, they just didn’t work. So I invented and made my own and it works wonderfully. I call it the Wellness Wand. That old saying proved true, necessity really is the Mother of Invention.
Your doctor may instruct you as to the frequency or duration of use. I used it daily while my problem still existed. I now use it for maintenance, 2-3 times a week for 5 minutes. The beauty of this device is that you can tell how much progress you are making by the rate of resistance you are able to create. Equally important, you will discover that you're able to feel the PC contractions and know when the muscles are working. Your doctor may prescribe it for other medical conditions or difficulties. Use little or no lubricant if possible in order to preserve the resistance the design offers.
—Yvonne C Russell
Registered Nurse
Wellness Wand
The Wellness Wand is a patented medical device used to strengthen the pelvic floor and pubococcygeal muscles. It was invented by a nurse through personal necessity, for the reversal of female urinary incontinence. The Wellness Wand is made of medical grade polypropylene for durability and cleanliness. It comes in three sizes: small, medium and large.
*Note that while 80% of women use a size medium; some happily discover the need to use a smaller size wand after improved PC muscle tone
Why choose the Wellness Wand?
The pubococcygeal muscles (pc muscles) are just inside the vagina. Through resistance training, the PC muscles and entire pelvic floor strengthen quickly. Strengthening these muscles contributes to heightened sexual sensitivity and is key in being able to control the bladder. Perfect for those preparing for or recovering from childbirth or hysterectomy, you'll wonder how you ever did without it! The wellness wand is ideal for athletic women such as those who enjoy running. For some it is a relief to discover that the sense of "tightness" during intercourse has more to do with muscle tone than the size of the entrance to the vaginal canal. Additionally, the improvement in vaginal lubrication and sensitivity will be remarkable—I assure you!
Suggested Instructions
Insert the ball end of the wand into the vagina, making sure not to push the device any deeper than needed to hold the ball inside. Squeeze the pc muscles, holding the device at its end, while pulling downward. Squeeze your PC muscles in order to resist the device from releasing, while slowly counting to 10. Relax the muscles and rest.
Repeat twice more for a total of 3 counts of 10. If you discover 3 sets to be a bit much initially, start with one and work your way up to longer over time. It is important to listen to your sense of what works for your body. Each woman will progress at her own pace. The device can be used standing or lying. It is always removed following each strengthening session. Wash the device with an unscented hypoallergenic soap after each use. Dry it thoroughly before storing in the pouch. *Pouch may be laundered but should be air dried
Please help women everywhere break the silence around this important solution for a topic taboo for far too long! Let others know that help is at hand. If the wellness wand has worked for you, we would love to hear your story. Our greatest hope is that no one have to suffer in silence any longer. To help us reach women everywhere, let your physician know that we happily offer educational information and discounts to suppliers. For more information please contact us.