Re: Brilliant seating idea?

June 1, 1999

Carolyn Gutman-Dey wrote:

>

> Olivia,

>

> I am thinking about getting one of those balls. I have terrible posture

> when I sit in front of the computer and I hope to find a way to " force "

> myself to keep my back straight. Is this what it does?

Well, it doesn't really force you to keep it straight. It

is easy to do though, easier to keep it straight than in a

chair. If you are used to slouching, you can still do it,

though, on a ball.

> And, does it make

> it so hard to keep your back straight that you feel fatigued? That is, if I

> am lazy will I still use it??? :-)

No, it's easier to keep your back straight than in a chair,

in my opinion. I am lazy and use it exclusively because it

feels so much better than a chair, and I'm very used to it

by now. I couldn't imagine using a chair at all!

Also, does the ball squish up against

> your vulva at all?

>

Not as long as you fill it properly. They need to be filled

to the proper circumference for your weight and preference.

I like mine quite full so that I don't sink down into it and

can manipulate my pelvis.

I bought a pump that you use to pump it up with your foot

with for $9.95 (but I can't remember where I got it); I

haven't had to try it yet because they haven't needed air in

around 2 years. My husband initially filled them up

somewhere where you add air to your tires.

Hope this helps,

Olivia

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