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.
About 1 in 3 women over 45 experience stress urinary incontinence, which can be caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue. When symptoms like frequent urination and leaking start impacting daily life, it's time to see a doctor. Lifestyle changes such as weight management, addressing constipation, and pelvic floor muscle exercises can help, and medical devices or surgical options may be considered if needed. It's important to seek medical advice to determine the best treatment plan for this common condition.
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.
