We've just welcomed the Ultra Tesla Seat to Sun Therapy — a chair that strengthens your pelvic floor while you sit on it, fully clothed. Understandably, the first question most people ask is: how on earth does that work? This article walks through the basics: what the pelvic floor is, why it weakens, why the usual advice is hard to follow, and what the chair actually does.
- 30 minutes per session, seated and fully clothed — no gowns, no gel.
- According to the manufacturer, one session delivers the equivalent of around 11,000 pelvic floor contractions.
- A typical course is six sessions over two to three weeks, after a consultation.
- No downtime — you carry on with your day.
What is the pelvic floor?
Your pelvic floor is a sling of muscles that runs from the pubic bone at the front to the tailbone at the back. Think of it as a hammock at the base of your core. It supports the bladder and bowel (and, in women, the womb), helps control when you go to the toilet, and works with your deep abdominal and back muscles to keep you stable and upright.
Everyone has one — men included. Like any muscle group, it can be strong and responsive, or weak and tired. Most of us never think about it until it stops doing its job quite as well as it used to.
Why does it weaken?
A few very ordinary things in life put the pelvic floor under strain:
- Pregnancy and childbirth — carrying and delivering a baby stretches and loads these muscles more than almost anything else.
- Age and the menopause — muscle tone naturally declines over time, and hormonal changes can accelerate it.
- Everyday strain — heavy lifting, a persistent cough, long-term constipation and high-impact exercise all add up.
- A sedentary lifestyle — muscles that aren't asked to work tend to get weaker, and the pelvic floor is no exception.
When the pelvic floor weakens, people tend to notice it in how supported their core feels, in how reliable their bladder control feels when they laugh, cough, sneeze or exercise, and — often most of all — in their confidence.
Why are kegels so hard to get right?
The standard advice is pelvic floor exercises, or kegels: squeeze, hold, release, repeat. The idea is sound, but in practice three things get in the way.
- Finding the right muscles is genuinely tricky. Many people unknowingly squeeze their glutes, thighs or stomach instead.
- Consistency — a programme of several sets a day, every day, for months is a big ask when nothing obvious happens.
- Intensity — a voluntary squeeze can only ever be as strong as you can consciously make it, and tired or weakened muscles don't respond well to that alone.
How does the Ultra Tesla Seat work?
The chair uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic technology (HI-EMT). A focused electromagnetic field passes harmlessly through your clothing and stimulates the motor nerves that control the pelvic floor, making the muscles contract — without you having to find them or squeeze them yourself.
These are what the manufacturer calls supramaximal contractions: deeper and more complete than a voluntary squeeze can achieve. Over a 30-minute session, according to the manufacturer, that adds up to the equivalent of around 11,000 contractions, working the whole pelvic floor rather than just the parts you can consciously control. You simply sit on the seat, fully clothed, and feel a strong but comfortable pulsing. Intensity is adjusted to suit you.
What does a course look like?
- A consultation first. A short, confidential chat about what you're hoping for and a check that the chair is suitable for you.
- Six sessions is typical, usually spread over two to three weeks, each lasting 30 minutes.
- No recovery time. You walk in, sit, and walk straight back out to your day.
- Top-ups every so often help maintain what you've built — we'll suggest a plan that fits you.
Is it suitable for everyone?
No — and this matters. The Ultra Tesla Seat isn't used during pregnancy, or if you have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or metal or electronic implants in the treatment area, and we'll always ask about recent surgery and any medical conditions. That's exactly why every client starts with a consultation. If you have a medical condition, or symptoms that concern you, please speak to your GP first.
What do people notice?
Everyone is different, and a stronger muscle takes a course of sessions rather than a single visit. What people generally describe is a pelvic floor that feels stronger and more responsive, a core that feels better supported — and, with that, more confidence day to day. Results vary from person to person, which is one more reason we take the time to talk things through properly first.
Is it for men too?
Yes. Pelvic floor strength matters for everyone, and the Ultra Tesla Seat is used by both men and women.
Want to find out more?
You'll find the full details on our Pelvic Chair page, or simply call us on 07881 294498 to book a relaxed, no-obligation consultation. We're at 58 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, and open seven days a week.
This article is general information to help you understand how the treatment works. It isn't medical advice, and the Ultra Tesla Seat is a non-invasive muscle-strengthening treatment rather than a medical procedure. Session and contraction figures are the manufacturer's. Results vary from person to person. If you have a medical condition or symptoms that concern you, please speak to your GP or a healthcare professional.
