Kegels Exercises - Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

Kegels exercises are a form of pelvic floor exercise that involve contracting and relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to improve bladder control, sexual function, and pelvic health.
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Exercise
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Can be done at home without any special equipment.
Prepared by Nick Harper, reviewed by Dr. David James Simpson

Kegels exercises FAQ

How do Kegel exercises work?

Here's a step-by-step guide to doing Kegel exercises correctly. Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. You can do Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor muscle training, just about anytime.

What are Kegel exercises for men?

Think again. Kegel exercises for men can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel and affect sexual function. With practice, Kegel exercises for men can be done just about anytime. Before you start doing Kegel exercises, find out how to locate the correct muscles and understand the proper technique.

Can you do Kegel exercises?

You can do Kegel exercises, also known as pelvic floor muscle training, just about anytime. Start by understanding what Kegel exercises can do for you — then follow these instructions for contracting and relaxing your pelvic floor muscles.

Are Kegel exercises good for women?

Both women and men can benefit from Kegel exercises. Many factors can weaken the pelvic floor in women, such as pregnancy, childbirth, aging, and weight gain. The pelvic floor muscles support the womb, the bladder, and the bowels. If the muscles are weak, these pelvic organs may lower into a woman’s vagina.

What are Kegel exercises?

A Kegel exercise is the repetitive contraction and relaxation of your pelvic floor muscles to stimulate growth in strength, endurance and co-ordination. You can train your pelvic floor the same way you exercise any other muscles.

What muscles do Kegel exercises work?

Before you do your Kegel exercises, it's important to find your pelvic muscles. These are the muscles that form the floor of your pelvic floor. The most common way to find them is to try to stop the flow of your urine midstream. This tightening is the basic move of a Kegel.

Are Kegel exercises good for incontinence?

Doing Kegels right means find your pelvic floor muscles and working them. Kegel exercises won't help you look better, but they do something just as important — strengthen the muscles that support the bladder. Strong pelvic floor muscles can go a long way toward warding off incontinence.

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