KEEPING FIT: KEGEL EXERCISE FOR MEN?
Kegel exercises is popularly known by pregnant women. You’ve probably heard about Kegel exercises for women. Right? What about for men? What is Kegel Exercise? Kegel exercises also called pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) exercises targets the muscles of your pelvic floor. Men and women have pelvic floor muscles also known as pubococcygeal (PC) muscles. They provide support to your pelvic organs, including your urethra, bladder, and bowel. They help hold your organs in place, promoting good bladder control and sexual function. Age Factor As you age, they can become weakened and stretched. They can also become too weak or loose as a result of pregnancy or childbirth, surgery for prostate cancer, bladder or bowel problems, or other factors.This can negatively affect your bladder control and sex life. Benefits of Men How to do Kegel exercises? Early findings suggest that these pelvic floor-strengthening exercises may help restore bladder control aft...