Let’s talk about something awkward but necessary: bladder leaks. Yep, that delightful surprise that happens when you laugh too hard, sneeze aggressively, or take the stairs a little too enthusiastically. For many women, this isn’t just a one-off embarrassment — it’s a persistent daily hassle, and one that isn’t always easy to talk about. Enter: Elitone.
At first glance, Elitone sounds like a gadget cooked up by a wellness tech lab obsessed with solving problems no one talks about. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll see it’s solving one of the most common issues affecting women: stress urinary incontinence. Think leaking when sneezing, coughing, jogging, jumping rope, or even just lifting a grocery bag the wrong way. The culprit? Weak pelvic floor muscles that can’t hold the fort when pressure strikes.
So how does Elitone step in? Not with pills. Not with surgery. Not with vaguely hopeful pelvic yoga sessions. But with… Kegels. Specifically, Kegels done for you, longer and more effectively than most of us have time or patience for.
The Problem Most Women Don’t Know They Can Fix
Pelvic floor muscles are like any other muscles — if they’re weak, you’ll know. Just not in the gym-soreness kind of way. When they lose tone, the bladder doesn’t get the support it needs, and surprise leaks become a fact of life. But strengthening these muscles isn’t exactly intuitive. “Do your Kegels,” they say. But are you doing them right? Are you doing enough? Are you even remembering to do them at all?
Spoiler: probably not.
That’s where Elitone comes in, like a physical therapist in your underwear drawer — but way less intimidating.
What Exactly Is Elitone?
Elitone is a small, discreet, FDA-cleared pelvic floor exerciser that essentially does Kegels for you. No internal device, no prescription, no awkward clinic visits. It’s a simple system that sends a gentle electrical signal to contract your pelvic muscles in controlled cycles. You stick on the GelPad, clip in the controller, turn it on, and go about your day (yes, even in leggings).
This is the modern take on pelvic floor therapy: non-invasive, wearable, and designed to slip quietly into your routine. You don’t have to do anything except wear it.

How It Actually Works (No Magic, Just Smart Engineering)
Elitone’s effectiveness comes from its waveform technology — a fancy way of saying it uses a precisely calibrated electrical signal that activates the muscles and nerves of the pelvic floor. Think of it like a trainer who knows the exact tempo and intensity to make your muscles stronger, without you doing a thing.
Here’s the play-by-play:
- Step 1: Snap the included cable onto the GelPad.
- Step 2: Stick the blue areas of the pad just above your pubic bone (don’t worry — it won’t grab onto hair).
- Step 3: Plug the cable into the controller and set your intensity level.
- Step 4: Get dressed and go about your life — because no one needs to know you’re pelvic floor training at the grocery store.

Each session lasts about 20 minutes, and the suggested frequency is just a few times a week. That’s it. You’re not locked into a complicated rehab program or a lifelong dependence. The goal is to build strength over time, reduce (and in many cases eliminate) leaks, and get your confidence back.
Why It Matters
Leaking isn’t just a nuisance — it’s something that impacts how people move through the world. It determines what they wear, how far they run, whether they jump on trampolines with their kids, or even how hard they can laugh without worry. It’s the little decisions that slowly shrink your freedom. But regaining that control? That’s liberating.
What’s smart about Elitone is that it understands this isn’t just about bladder control. It’s about being able to live freely again. Whether that means wearing light-colored yoga pants without backup pads, saying yes to a dance class, or simply laughing till you cry — without worrying what happens when you do.
Not Just Talk — FDA-Cleared and Backed by Data
Elitone isn’t another piece of lifestyle tech that looks good on Instagram but does little else. It’s FDA-cleared for treating stress urinary incontinence. That’s a huge deal. It means it’s been evaluated and deemed safe and effective as a medical device — not just a wellness trend.
There’s clinical data behind it, and testimonials from people who’ve seen their leaks reduce dramatically or disappear entirely within weeks. That said, like any strength-training device, it’s not a magic wand. It requires consistent use and time, but the mechanism is real, and so are the results.
Wear It and Forget It
The best part about Elitone? You can literally wear it under your clothes and no one will know. It’s ultra-thin, silent, and doesn’t require any internal insertion — so the discomfort or mental friction some might feel with other devices is off the table here.
You can wear it while folding laundry, answering emails, or binge-watching old episodes of The Office. That’s the beauty of passive workouts — they let you multitask like a boss.
Cost Versus… Continual Cost
Elitone costs less than most people spend on pads and panty liners in a single year. When you consider that disposable absorbents only mask the problem (and produce more waste), it becomes a matter of long-term value and sustainability. Plus, there’s something psychologically empowering about switching from coping to correcting.
Final Thoughts
Elitone is one of those “why didn’t this exist sooner?” devices. It addresses a problem that’s been historically under-discussed, under-treated, and unfairly stigmatized — especially considering how common it is.
It doesn’t promise miracle cures, and it doesn’t lean on gimmicks. It offers a grounded, science-backed, wearable solution that does exactly what it says it does: strengthen your pelvic floor, reduce leaks, and give you back a sense of confidence and control.
And while it won’t stop you from sneezing unexpectedly, Elitone might just stop what happens next.
Peter Salib is a Tech Columnist at Grit Daily. Based in New Jersey, he is an avid participant of events nationwide who’s attended CES in Las Vegas consecutively since 2013. Peter is the host and producer of Show & Tell, a product showcase YouTube channel and also works at Gadget Flow, a leading product discovery platform reaching 31M consumers every month. Peter frequently works with startups on media, content writing, events, and sales. His dog, Scruffy, was a guest product model on the Today Show with Kathy Lee & Hoda in 2018 and was dubbed “Scruffy the Wonder Dog.”