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.
Early findings suggest that these pelvic floor-strengthening exercises may help restore bladder control after prostate surgery. For some men, they may also help treat erectile dysfunction and prevent premature ejaculation. They might even increase the intensity of your orgasms.
According to Healthline a research review in Urology suggests that Kegel exercises can help treat stress incontinence in men after prostate surgery. It may also help relieve overactive bladder and improve sexual function in some men.
The first step is to find your PC muscles. You can identify these muscles while urinating. Simply stop urinating mid-stream. The muscles you use to hold your urine back are your PC muscles. They’re the same muscles you can use to avoid passing gas. If you’re male, your testicles will also rise when you contract them.
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