When you reach a certain point in your pregnancy it's going to be a lot harder to reach your private area, with just your hand. Using this tool gives you a better reach by extending your reach. You avoid trying to overextended or exert yourself trying to reach down there to do your stretches, in your private area, when you can't even bend over to tie your shoes. Very helpful in that area but until I give birth I won't know just how affective it will be. So I will be back for a later review!