This could be the best $69 you’ll ever spend on your ‘downstairs’ wellness

Nypost · May 01, 2026 · 678 words · By Kendall Cornish

Sexual Wellness Products Women's Pelvic Health and Fitness

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Most of us treat our pelvic floors like that one gym membership we pay for but never use — we know it’s there, we know it’s important, but operating it?

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Techniques found 3

Topics 2

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What happened

Most of us treat our pelvic floors like that one gym membership we pay for but never use — we know it’s there, we know it’s important, but operating it?

Why it matters

For years, we’ve been told to “just do your Kegels” while waiting for the kettle to boil, resulting in a collective nation of women pulse-squeezing their nether regions with the discretion of a pooping newborn.

Common ground

As it turns out, we’re mostly doing it wrong, often tensing up without ever fully letting go, which is less fitness and more unnecessary strain.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Hasty Generalization: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Unlike traditional trainers that only measure force, the Pelvic Partner features 360-degree squeeze-sensor technology to detect contractions from every angle?
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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Name Calling / Labeling 70% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Hasty Generalization 60% confidence

Drawing broad conclusions from a small or unrepresentative sample.

Why it matters: Recognizing hasty generalization helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Unlike traditional trainers that only measure force, the Pelvic Partner features 360-degree squeeze-sensor technology to detect contractions from every angle.”

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Multiple web search results consistently describe the Pelvic Partner's unique technology. They state that it uses 360-degree squeeze-sensor technology to detect contractions from every angle, and contrast this with traditional force measurement.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The missionary position (or man-on-top position) is a sex position in which, generally, a woman lies on her back and spreads her legs and a man lies on top of her while they face each other and engage…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missionary_position

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), also known as pelvic inflammatory disorder, is an infection of the upper part of the female reproductive system, mainly the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelvic_inflammatory_disease

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Penile–vaginal intercourse, or just vaginal intercourse, is the insertion of an erect penis into a vagina. It is the primary form of copulation in mammals, and of penetrative sexual intercourse in hum…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penile–vaginal_intercourse

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Claim 2: “The Pelvic Partner is the antidote to app-fatigue, offering a sophisticated solution to pelvic fitness without needing a Bluetooth connection or a data-tracking subscription.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the Pelvic Partner is designed to be a sophisticated, tech-free solution for pelvic fitness, specifically noting that it does not require a Bluetooth connection or a data-tracking subscription.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexander Asseily is a British/Lebanese technology entrepreneur and investor. He has been a founder of various companies including consumer electronics company Jawbone, women's health company, Elvie, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Asseily

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A sex toy is an object or device that is primarily used to facilitate sexual pleasure, such as a dildo, artificial vagina or vibrator. Many popular sex toys are designed to resemble human genitals, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_toy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A vibrator, sometimes described as a massager, is a sex toy that is used on the body to produce pleasurable sexual stimulation. There are many different shapes and models of vibrators. Most modern vib…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibrator_(sex_toy)

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Claim 3: “Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t a condition reserved for the elderly, either, by the way; it affects millions of women across nearly all life stages, from postpartum to every decade after twenty, and it impacts everything from core stability to the quality of your Saturday nights.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that pelvic floor dysfunction affects women across various life stages, not just those who have given birth. One source explicitly states that pelvic floor disorders affect women across all life stages, regardless of pregnancy history.

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web search NEUTRAL — Abstract Background Pelvic floor dysfunction in women encompasses a wide range of clinical disorders: urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, fecal incontinence, and pelvic-perineal region pain s…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10576367/

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web search NEUTRAL — Truth: Pelvic floor disorders affect women across all life stages, whether or not they've ever been pregnant. While childbirth is a risk factor, many other factors contribute to pelvic floor dysfuncti…
https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Womens-Health/p…

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web search NEUTRAL — Statement of significance • Pelvic floor dysfunction in women is a health problem that affects millions of women globally, causing repercussions on their quality of life and generating considerable he…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240584402…

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Claim 4: “At a time when clinical therapy can be prohibitively expensive, this $69 tool provides a practical, evidence-based way to improve bladder control, core stability and sexual function.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the cost ($69) and the intended benefits (improving bladder control, core stability, and sexual function). They also frame it as a practical alternative to expensive clinical therapy.

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Claim 5: “Smile Makers Collection is the sexual wellness brand that successfully staged a coup on the shame aisle of the pharmacy.”

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The claim that 'Smile Makers Collection is the sexual wellness brand that successfully staged a coup on the shame aisle of the pharmacy' is found only in one web search result. While other sources confirm Smile Makers is a sexual wellness brand, the specific dramatic phrasing about staging a 'coup' is unique to this single source.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kiss is a 2025 Indian Tamil-language fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Sathish Krishnan in his directorial debut. Produced by Romeo Pictures, the film stars Kavin and Preethi Asrani in the lead…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiss_(2025_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smile (stylized as SMiLE) is an unfinished album by the American rock band the Beach Boys, conceived as the follow-up to their 1966 album Pet Sounds. The project—a concept album involving themes of Am…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smile_(The_Beach_Boys_album)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Smiley Smile is the twelfth studio album by the American rock band the Beach Boys, released on September 18, 1967. Conceived as a simpler and more relaxed version of their unfinished Smile album, Smil…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_Smile

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Claim 6: “For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America’s go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance.”

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A cross-reference source explicitly states that the New York Post has been a source for over 200 years. Additionally, the web search results confirm its status as a long-standing news source.

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Post. @nypost. • 2.45M subscribers • 38K videos. The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashi…
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvhNP_lWuPIP6QZzJmM-bw

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Post. Read the Latest on Page Six.The teen who fled the country after allegedly gunning down a 15-year-old boy when a bitter gang-fueled brawl erupted at a Queens park has been arrested.
https://nypost.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Post (NY Post), founded as the New York Evening Post (originally New-York Evening Post), is an American conservative[3] daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. The Post also o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Post

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Claim 7: “Its most ingenious feature is the biofeedback mechanism: the device vibrates during a contraction and, crucially, only stops when you have fully relaxed.”

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Multiple web search results consistently describe the device's biofeedback mechanism. They state that the device vibrates during a contraction and, crucially, only stops when the user has fully relaxed.

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Claim 8: “For over a decade, they have been the vanguard of bringing intimate health into the mainstream, pivoting the conversation from clinical embarrassment to everyday self-care.”

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Two independent web search results support the idea that Smile Makers has been actively promoting intimate health into the mainstream. One source mentions 'For over a decade' and 'vanguard of bringing intimate health into the mainstream,' and another discusses the brand's 'quest to normalise sexual wellness' over a decade.

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web search NEUTRAL — For over a decade, they have been the vanguard of bringing intimate health into the mainstream, pivoting the conversation from clinical embarrassment to everyday self-care.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/shopping/smile-makers-pelvic-p…

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web search NEUTRAL — It has been a decade since vibrator brand Smile Makers began its quest to normalise sexual wellness. Brand director Cécile Gasnault reveals its progress.
https://aplussingapore.com/article/cecile-gasnault-smile-mak…

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web search NEUTRAL — Global intimate wellness brand Smile Makers has reintroduced its signature two-in-one massage and body oils, the Regenerating Day oil and the Hydrating Night oil, to its existing Intimate Health Essen…
https://www.personalcareinsights.com/news/smile-makers-eleva…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.