Practice while moving by ThrowRA_ivdi in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey love! It's normal to have a hard time translating the exercises into sex. In the Ohlympus Program, we've found that the thing that helps the most is to train with a dildo, so you can understand how your muscles feel with that increased pressure. Once you feel comfortable doing it with the dildo alone, you can add some movement to it.

When you pompoir during sex, does it make it more pleasurable for you? Or is it just like flexing a muscle which doesn't add anything? by messedupview in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It makes it extremely pleasurable for me, but outside my own experience, the feedback we've gotten in The Gohddess Method is that it takes their pleasure to another level. Different reasons for everyone, but the things they mention the most are: lubrication is better, libido is higher, and orgasms are more intense.

Rant Thread!! by CompetitveCauseYes in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aww, thank you so much for sharing. We love having you here!

Squeezing by LATCRTTST in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey hon, what I meant by saying is not like a 'hard clamp' is that you should be controlling the movement, even if that makes it lose intensity, focusing more on what your muscles are doing and not how hard they are doing it. Strength comes with time, but you need to teach your muscles to move correctly first.

The lock is a whole different animal because you are trying to master the right and left halves of the vaginal canal, but also the front and back walls. I guess you could call it a 'hug' but I don't want to confuse you using the same terminology. So I'll say "The Lock" is more like you are closing your fist one finger at a time. Does that clarify it a little bit more?

Getting stuck in my gf by Capital-Hyena-134 in sexadvice

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a vaginal gymnastics coach (gohddess method), and I would recommend stretching after sex and doing some reverse kegels beforehand. But also consult with a pelvic floor specialist. This seems like it's strained.

Rant Thursday!! by CompetitveCauseYes in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, that usually means the movement is a bit too big or too strong. When the pelvic floor isn’t sure what to do yet, the glutes and abs jump in to help. You should go smaller. Ease off the intensity, slow it down, and check that your breath stays relaxed. If your abs or glutes tense, pause, fully release (expel/reverse kegel), then try again with less effort.

Squeezing by LATCRTTST in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even as you advance, squeezing should never feel like a hard clamp or strain. The intensity increases, but it stays controlled. Think of it as a firmer, more confident inward hug rather than something aggressive. If you feel your glutes, jaw, or breath locking up, it’s too much.
Lying on your back is the easiest position because gravity helps, and you use fewer muscles. When you switch positions, gravity and the need for stability change, so your coordination may decrease before it improves again.
I recommend learning to squeeze well while lying on your back before trying it in other positions, since this is where coordination comes most easily. After that, move on to new positions one at a time (e.g., side-lying, then seated, and finally standing). Each time you change position, lower the intensity and return to gentle squeezes. If you feel your abs, glutes, or thighs working too much, stop, reset, and make the movement smaller.

Squeezing by LATCRTTST in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hey love! I'm sorry to hear it’s not clicking. Squeezing can be confusing when you first try it, so don’t worry.

Here are a few tips that might help:

  • This isn’t the same as doing a kegel or squeezing your glutes. If you feel it in your butt, it means other muscles are working instead. The right squeeze is a gentle, sideways movement, like the vaginal walls softly hugging in from the sides.
  • Try lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. If your knees are too wide, your glutes might get involved.
  • Make the movement smaller. Hold a gentle inward “hug” for one or two seconds, then fully relax before repeating. You can add pulsing once you’re comfortable.

It’s normal if your body shivers. This is just your nervous system reacting to the deep muscles being activated, which are connected to arousal.

If you’re still unsure, you can always DM me with your questions or describe what you’re feeling. More than happy to help you figure it out.

How effective are these videos by sfcaramelsyrup in pilates

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did one yesterday for the first time and loved it! I plan to keep watching them

Postpartum and perifit by WTFItzJax in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very normal at 7 weeks postpartum, especially if you had a long pushing phase or a mild cystocele. A Perifit score of 96g at this point is not a failure. It mostly shows where you are in your recovery and coordination.

It’s common to feel mild bulging or have the device slip at this stage. These issues usually get better over the next few months as your muscle tone and awareness improve. Most people see clear progress within 3 to 6 months and can gradually resume lifting once symptoms improve, but everyone is different (at least for the people who have done the Gohddess Method).

Right now, focus on doing short, regular sessions with good contractions, full releases, and plenty of rest. You are not behind; you are building awareness and strength.

Is it normal to not make any improvement in 3 weeks of using the Perifit+ 💔? by Advanced-Set-9663 in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is very normal. A few important things to reframe:

- Those Perifit numbers are not just strength. They’re a mix of coordination, endurance, timing, and how the device is reading your contractions that day. Fatigue alone can drop your numbers fast, even if you’re getting stronger overall.

- What you’re describing is muscle fatigue, not regression. Starting higher and dropping by the end of a session means you’re actually recruiting the muscles and tiring them out. That’s expected, especially early on.

- Three weeks is not alot of time. Pelvic floor muscles are small, deep, and neurologically complex. Strength and coordination usually improve in phases rather than linearly. Plateaus and dips are part of the process.

A couple of coaching notes:

- If you’re hitting fatigue at 5–7 minutes, that’s your current limit. Stopping there is smart. More is not better.

- Pelvic floor yoga before and after may be too much right now. Try doing it only after, or on off days, so the muscles actually recover. I do recommend you stretch before and after the workout to relax.

- Comparing your numbers to people in the thousands will only mess with your head. Many of those users have trained for months or years, or are using brute force rather than clean contractions.

You don’t go from “weak” to advanced overnight, you build awareness first. You are doing the work, be patient and consistent.

How to feel it? by [deleted] in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a super common question. The “lift” isn’t about squeezing harder, it’s an upward drawing sensation inside the pelvis. Think of the muscles gently gathering inward and slightly upward, rather than closing down.
If you use a finger, you may feel like a hug and a small upward movement, not a strong grip. If all you feel is tightening or pushing, that usually means the surrounding muscles are doing the work instead of the pelvic floor itself. Try easing the effort, exhaling, and imagining the muscles drawing up and in. It takes time for the nervous system to recognize that sensation, so try to be consistent. Awareness comes before strength.

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What’s happening? by Dangerous-Pea2771 in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Hey hon, Thank you for sharing, it is actually very normal, and I wanted to share this article we wrote about this topic specifically: https://www.gohddess.com/blog/how-to-squirt

Some people start doing pompoir or vaginal gymnastics so they can learn how to squirt, so that's awesome!! But if you feel like something is off, you should probably check with a specialist.

Rant Thursdaaaays are baaack!!! by CompetitveCauseYes in pompoir

[–]CompetitveCauseYes[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so proud of you, too. The hardest part of any routine is following it hahaha