What are
Kegel exercises?
Named after Dr.
Arnold Kegel who originally developed these exercises as a way
to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, specifically the
pubococcygeus muscles (PC
muscles).
The exercises
can also be done by men or women, don’t require very much time,
and are relatively easy to learn.
Why do Kegel
exercises?
Kegel exercises
are recommended for both men and women for a variety of reasons,
some of which have been studied, and others are just suggested
based on anecdotal evidence.
For women:
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Kegel
exercises were originally designed for helping women
experiencing incontinence as a result of childbirth, but it
can also help stress incontinence.
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It is
thought that better toned muscles can make vaginal
childbirth easier.
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Many, but
not all, women report doing Kegel exercises enhances sexual
enjoyment and changes the way orgasms feel.
For men:
-
Kegel
exercises may help men who experience incontinence,
depending on the cause of the incontinence.
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Kegel
exercises can help men learn greater ejaculatory control
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Kegel
exercises can enhance sexual enjoyment both through greater
ejaculatory control, but also changes in the way orgasm is
experienced.
How do I do
Kegel exercises?
Before you do
Kegel exercises it is important to make sure you know where your
PC muscle is located,
and what it feels like to exercise the muscle.
While they are
mostly the same, there are some differences in how to do Kegel
exercises for women and how to do Kegel exercises for men. . For
step by step instructions on doing Kegel exercises follow the
links below:
Kegel Exercises for Women
Kegel Exercises for Men
Do I Need to
use Something to do Kegel Exercises?
You don’t need
to use any special device to do Kegel exercises. There are many
products on the market
available to help doing Kegel exercises, but just as
you don’t need fancy gym equipment (but it might help) you don’t
need these products. Some of them are good quality, and will
make the exercises easier or more efficient, but there seem to
be many products on the market of dubious use.
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