€345,00
Who is it for? Looking for a cushion for pudendal neuralgia, perineal or pelvic pain, or painful endometriosis when sitting? The Aporia Périnée takes direct pressure off the central perineal area while keeping support spread under the sit bones, buttocks and thighs.
How is it different from a U-shaped cushion? A U-shaped cushion removes material under the perineum; the rest is a fixed block of foam that carries both sides of the pelvis the same way and has no moving parts. The Aporia Périnée removes support under the perineum (6 cm central cut-out) and carries the pelvis on four independent supports mounted on ball joints: each side is carried separately and follows the adjustments of the sitting position.
Evaluated at Nantes University Hospital (CHU de Nantes). Pelvi-Seat study (2023, perineal pain when sitting): 78% of respondents ranked one of the two APORIA® seats as their first preference. Read the report
“The Périnée cushion […] allowed me to eat sitting down, do DIY projects, and above all get my independence back by being able to drive.” — Béatrice D. (translated from French) Read the reviews
Join Béatrice, Christelle and the 85% of our customers who keep their cushion at the end of the 30-day trial.
In short. Balanced dynamic seating with independent supports: four supports on ball joints accompany the small movements of the pelvis, without locking it in place or throwing it off balance. 6 cm central cut-out · 41 × 40 × 12 cm · 1.7 kg · two firmness options · 30-day trial.
Which version should you choose? A diagnosis is not enough: it all depends on which contact areas are painful, which ones are still tolerated, and how you respond to movement. Selection guide
Aporia acts on the mechanical conditions of sitting; it does not treat the condition itself.
The choice of firmness does not depend only on how intense the pain is: above all, it depends on how your body responds to pressure, to sinking in, and to the support of the seat.
(Click each firmness option to see the details.)
This is the reference configuration and the most widely chosen. It favors load-bearing support, stable contact points and a responsive cushion, while leaving the pelvis free to make its micro-movements.
Choose it if you are looking for:
It may also be preferable when overly soft seats cause a feeling of sinking, pulling or stretching, or make the pain worse over time.
Feel: a comfortable first contact with firmer, stable and responsive support.
This configuration adds 2 cm of viscoelastic (memory) foam to make loading more gradual and soften pressure peaks at the points of contact.
Choose it if you mainly have:
Feel: a softer, enveloping first contact, with more gradual loading.
⚠️ Softer does not always mean better suited. If soft seats give you a feeling of sinking in, lack of support, or pulling or stretching of the tissues, Balanced Comfort may be preferable.
Not sure? Your own experience is a good guide: notice in particular whether you usually feel better on a firm, supportive seat or on a softer, enveloping one.
Unsure about the version or the firmness? Our selection guide helps you identify which contact areas to keep and which to relieve. You can also call us for personalized advice before ordering: +33 6 15 77 81 36 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Paris time).
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The APORIA® Périnée cushion is balanced dynamic seating with independent supports and a central cut-out. Its curved base allows general rocking in every direction (360°). Mounted on this base, four independent supports (two elongated ones at the back, under the buttocks; two square ones at the front, under the thighs) follow this movement; each one also has its own 360° mobility on an elastomer ball joint, with limited travel.
This version may be considered when pressure in the center triggers or increases symptoms and the sit bones tolerate pressure; if the sit bones are clearly painful, check that the central cut-out does not increase the load on them.
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Cut-out | 3 cm median rear notch, widening into a 6 cm central cut-out between the supports |
| Dimensions | 41 cm deep × 40 cm wide at the front (38 cm at the back) × 12 cm high; 1.7 kg |
| Firmness options | Balanced Comfort (dynamic support) or Enveloping Comfort (firm base and 2 cm viscoelastic layer, cocoon effect); anti-bottoming layer in both versions |
| Adjustment | Two wedges included to adjust the tilt |
| Cover | Removable, machine washable |
Trial and purchase: 30-day trial; free returns from anywhere in the European Union; your choice of an exchange (version and/or firmness; shipping of the new product paid by the customer, new 15-day trial) or a full refund; personalized help getting started. Trial, return and refund conditions
Situations in which this version may be relevant
Points to watch
These guidelines are not medical contraindications. A diagnosis alone is not enough to choose a version: what matters is the area that does not tolerate pressure and the way sitting affects your symptoms. If in doubt, ask your doctor for advice.
→ What is balanced dynamic seating with independent supports? · How does the Aporia seat work?
Aporia® is not a medical device: it does not treat any condition and does not replace medical advice.
What is the difference between a U-shaped cushion and the Aporia Périnée? Both remove pressure in the center. A conventional U-shaped cushion has no independent articulated supports. The Aporia Périnée adds four independent supports on a base that tilts: each side responds separately and the seat accompanies the body’s small adjustments. The selection guide compares the two using the same questions.
Is the Aporia Périnée suitable if my sit bones hurt? It depends on which area needs to stay out of contact and on how well the sit bones tolerate pressure. The Périnée version keeps the sit bones supported, on either side of the central cut-out. If they are painful, check that the cut-out does not concentrate the load on them. If the perineum does not need to be relieved, the Standard version may be preferable.
How long can I sit with this cushion? It depends on each person and on the intensity of the symptoms; no duration can be guaranteed. Start with short periods, increase them gradually, and adjust the firmness and the wedges. The 30-day trial is there to find your settings and judge your sitting tolerance.
Does the cushion move on its own? No. The seat has no motor and does not move the pelvis on its own. You initiate the movement; the curved base and the four supports on ball joints accompany it, with limited travel, while preserving the balance of the whole seat.
Can I try it before buying? Yes. You have a 30-day trial. Returns are free from anywhere in the European Union, and you choose between an exchange (version and/or firmness) and a full refund. For an exchange, shipping of the new product is at your expense and the product you receive gets a new 15-day trial. 85% of cushions are kept at the end of the 30-day trial.
Reviews translated from French.
A nurse manager, she shares her experience of the suffering caused by coccydynia, a disabling condition she has been living with for 5 years.
Christelle, one of our first customers, shares her journey with pudendal neuralgia and cluneal neuralgia, two painful conditions that made sitting unbearable for her.
Physiotherapist. The experience of a professional specializing in back problems and spinal pain.
| Weight | 1,7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 41 × 40 × 12 cm |
| fermeté | Balanced Comfort – Dynamic Support (Balanced Dynamic Support), Enveloping Comfort – Memory Foam Feel (Soft Comfort – Memory Foam Feel) |
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