# Peculiar Pelvic Workout Devices The 'Skea' Device Helps Gamify Kegel Exercises By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skea References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2014/07/29/skea-game-controller-kegel-exerciser/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2091647642/skea-smart-kegel-exercise-aid) The Skea -- short for 'Smart [Kegel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenscare-kegel-toner) Exercise Aid' -- is a device that aims to make Kegel exercises fun by [gamifying them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-fitness). The device is essentially a kegel exerciser and game controller in one. Kegel exercises are believed to help solve incontinence as well as tackle erectile dysfunction. It also helps prepare the pelvic muscles for pregnancy and improves sensations in women. The developers of the Skea are running a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhixel-fit-base) campaign to try and raise funds for production and distribution of the device. If the device goes into production, it will come with an iOS or Android game called 'Alice in Continent'. The game requires to control a running character who faces a series of obstacles; the obstacles can be jumped over by squeezing the Skea with their pelvic floor muscles. This pecular and ingenious device essentially makes Kegel exercises fun by allowing you to use pelvic contractions to control a character in a game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gamification of Kegel Exercises:** Gamifying Kegel exercises can make them more engaging and effective for users. - **Smart Exercise Aids:** Devices that offer real-time feedback and tracking can help users stay motivated and track progress. - **Pelvic Health and Wellness:** There is a growing focus on promoting pelvic health and wellness as part of overall health and fitness. ### Where This Applies - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can create and market smart exercise aids and gamified experiences to support pelvic health and wellness. - **Gaming:** Gaming companies can explore opportunities to create games that integrate physical activity and health objectives. - **Medical Devices:** Medical device companies can develop and market smart exercise aids for pelvic health and wellness, including those that gamify the experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Kegel Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-kegel-trainer.md) - [Smart Kegel Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tena.md) - [Pelvic Floor Exercise Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenscare-kegel-toner.md) - [Connected Pelvic Floor Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myhixel-fit-base.md) - [Game-Changing Incontinence Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incontinence-solution.md) - [Pelvic Rehabilitation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyivy.md) - [Game-Powered Core Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-core-trainer.md) - [Pelvic Muscle Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelvic-clock.md) - [Posture-Fixing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break.md)