All articles tagged with #kegel exercises
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Fit&Well
Pelvic floor issues can significantly impact quality of life, but strengthening exercises like Kegels, squats, and core workouts can help prevent and alleviate problems for both men and women, especially with age or post-surgery. Regular strength training targeting the pelvic, gluteal, and abdominal muscles is recommended for overall pelvic health.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Fit&Well
A pelvic floor expert highlights that 70% of people perform Kegel exercises incorrectly, often by squeezing the wrong muscles or moving other body parts, which reduces their effectiveness. Proper technique involves squeezing the rectum and vaginal muscles without moving other parts, holding for about 10 seconds, and doing the exercises 2-3 times a week or daily if needed. Using an app like Squeezy can help ensure correct form and timing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Dr. Teresa Irwin, a urogynecologist surgeon, shares exercises to help women have stronger orgasms. She suggests focusing on squeezing the anal sphincter instead of the front muscles during Kegel exercises, as it strengthens the pelvic floor muscles more effectively. She also recommends squeezing the sphincter during belly dancing and yoga movements. Additionally, she mentions a specialized machine called Cliovana that uses sound waves to improve orgasmic ability by promoting tissue quality and the growth of new blood vessels and nerves.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by First For Women
Pelvic floor massage therapy has been found to be an effective treatment for stress incontinence, a condition that affects many women and causes involuntary leakage of urine. While Kegel exercises are often recommended to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, physical therapists specializing in pelvic floor rehabilitation have discovered that Kegels can worsen the condition if the cause is muscle tightness. Pelvic floor massage therapy, performed by trained healthcare professionals, helps release tight muscles and trigger points, improving the function and strength of the pelvic floor muscles. One woman's experience with pelvic floor massage therapy resulted in the complete disappearance of her incontinence within six sessions. It is important to consult with a board-certified physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy to determine if this treatment is right for you.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Kegel exercises, which involve tensing and relaxing the pelvic floor muscles, have been shown to help men last up to two minutes longer during sexual intercourse. While kegels are nothing new to women, they may be new to men who are taking greater notice of instructional videos online billing themselves as ‘100% effective’ at eliminating the issue of premature ejaculation in as little as two weeks. Kegels are a mainstay therapy for men dealing with lifelong premature ejaculation as well as erectile dysfunction.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A TikTok video of a woman claiming her uterus came out of her vagina after farting has gone viral. While uterine prolapse is a real condition, it is very unlikely to happen to young people. Uterine prolapse is caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue, which can occur in older people who have experienced childbearing, chronic constipation, severe coughing, obesity, hormonal changes during menopause, or hysterectomies. Treatment options range from Kegel exercises to surgical intervention, and preventative measures include maintaining good pelvic floor strength, using stool softeners, increasing fiber in your diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising. If you suspect you have uterine prolapse, speak to your primary care provider or OB-GYN.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
A TikTok video of a woman claiming her uterus came out of her vagina after farting has gone viral. While uterine prolapse is a real condition, it is very unlikely to happen to young people. It usually occurs in older people who have experienced childbearing, chronic constipation, severe coughing, obesity, hormonal changes during menopause, or hysterectomies. Treatment options range from Kegel exercises to surgical intervention, depending on the degree of prolapse. Maintaining good pelvic floor strength, practicing Kegel exercises, using stool softeners, increasing fiber in the diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising can help prevent uterine prolapse.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
A high school senior in the US experienced a uterine prolapse after waking up from a fart last summer. The condition occurs when the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments are weakened to the point of not being able to provide enough support for the uterus, so the uterus either slips into or protrudes out of the vagina. While it is very unlikely for young people to experience prolapse, maintaining good pelvic floor strength, practicing Kegel exercises, using stool softeners, increasing fiber in the diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and exercising can help prevent it. If it happens, see an OB-GYN who can help get you into pelvic floor therapy and rehab, or refer you to a urogynecologist for surgical intervention.