It sounds silly, but sometimes all it takes to start improving your health and fitness [1] is a shiny new toy. Whether you want to find easy ways to work out at home [2], get better sleep, or improve your posture, these weird products to improve your health [3] should do the trick. To me, wellness is about all kinds of fitness — physical, sexual, mental — and the products on this list are ones that work out all of the above.
A Pocket Womanizer
You might have heard of The Womanizer already — that oral-sex-mimicking vibrator that lives up to its somewhat-ridiculous name. Now, however, they've made a travel-size pocket Womanizer 2-GO [5] ($169) that looks just like a lipstick, which is genius. Orgasms improve your health and wellness, as does always having the potential for a quickie on hand.
A Pillow That Spoons You
Being cuddled releases all kinds of oxytocin — so how can a girl without a boo or puppy get the boost she deserves all night long? Enter the Essentia Whole Body Pillow [6] ($489), which spoons you perfectly for a deliciously secure night's sleep. While it's definitely on the pricey side, if you have trouble sleeping or back problems, it could be worth it — side sleepers can enjoy being both big and little spoon and put one side between their knees in order to better support their spine.
A Posture Trainer Tied to Your Phone
I started using Upright Go [7] ($80) a few months ago, and I have to say, it really made me more aware of my posture. The device, which you stick right on your spine, is tethered to an app on your phone that tracks your posture data. Hunch over and it buzzes to remind you to sit up straighter. The only flaw is that the sticker on the device needs to be swapped out pretty regularly for it to stay on your back — it also won't stay on you while you're working out. It's perfect, however, if you work at a desk.
A Fork That Reminds You to Slow Down
I keep a special piece of art by the table that reminds me to slow down and chew my food — but this idea does you one better. The HAPIfork [8] ($64) buzzes when it senses you're eating too fast, making it the perfectly weird training device for people like me. Oh, and of course, it ties to a tracker on your phone so you can see your progress.
A USB Diffuser
I love diffusers, but I don't use them as much as I should because it sometimes feels like a hassle to fill them up, clean them, and find a spot for them. That's why I'm excited about The Pluggy [9] ($20), a new USB-powered plug-in essential oil diffuser you can use with just the bottle and no water. Screw in your oil of choice, plug it in, and let the therapeutic aromas improve your health.
A Plank Device That Makes Texting a Workout
This somewhat bizarre-looking new device called the Stealth Core Trainer [10] ($199) is actually great for home workouts. It helps you get into an unstable plank you have to work extra hard to balance, but there's a twist — a special spot for your phone turns playing Candy Crush, watching Netflix, or texting into a killer workout.
Herbal Detox Drops
Lots of products claim to help you detox, but this one is made of a genuinely safe and smart blend of herbal extracts. Detox Drops by teasane [11] ($39) can be kept with you for an instant elixir that will help you feel psychologically better with its placebo effect, if nothing else.
A Vaporizer That Gives Exact Doses
If you're a cannabis fan who cares about her long-term health, you should be vaping instead of smoking. But these days, different strains and brands can be so strong that it's hard to know what you're getting (or to properly microdose). That's where this new innovative vape pen comes in: The Dosist [12] ($40 for the 50-dose version, $100 for 200-dose pens) comes loaded with one of six custom formulas depending on your mood — bliss, sleep, calm, relief, arouse, and passion — and measures out a precise 2.25-milligram dose with each use. That means that with each hit, you know exactly how much you're getting, and won't need to overdo it.
A Secret G-Spot Vibrator
Both orgasms and healthy secrets are good for wellness — and this product ensures both. The new WeVibe Jive [13] ($119) is discreet enough to be worn internally when you go out dancing or to dinner or to use at home for some remote fun. Controlled by an app or remote, you can put your partner in the driver's seat and let them tease you at their will.
A Stylish Stool That Works Your Abs
This stylish Move stool by Varier [14] ($499) is also on the pricier side — but may well be worth the investment for your abs and back. Unlike normal stools, you have to engage your core to stabilize and sit up straight, burning 150 calories an hour as you work (as opposed to passive sitting, which tends to be bad for your posture and burns about 95 calories an hour).
A Water Pillow
A waterbed is a bit much to commit to, but a water pillow . . . now that sounds kind of nice. The Elite Waterbase Fiberfill Pillow [15] ($45) blends fiber and water layers for a truly cushy night's sleep that adjusts to your body.
A Treadmill Desk
I got a treadmill desk by Lifespan [16] ($1,299) a few years ago, and I'm never going back. While I use it as much for watching TV and working out at home, I also sometimes do work on it. Get your steps in and be perfectly distracted by your computer while you do it. Well worth the investment.
An Aromatherapy Bracelet
I learned that hard way that applying essential oils directly to your skin is not a good idea when I broke out in hives. But sometimes, adding them to a lotion isn't as fragrant as you'd like. Enter the MOJO bracelet [17] ($45), which is designed to absorb and keep dispersing your favorite essential oils throughout the day as you wear it so that you can enjoy their therapeutic benefits.
A Collapsable Water Bottle
Everyone knows they should carry a reusable water bottle on them to get enough hydration throughout the day, but sometimes, a big bottle cramps your style. If you know you'll be in going out with a small bag later, this collapsible water bottle by Hydaway [18] ($22) is the perfect solution.