kegel exercises

kegel exercises

The aim of Kegel exercises is to strengthen pc muscles, specifically those that lie on the pelvis floor. The muscles are engaged during urination, bowel movements, sexual intercourse and, in women, during childbirth.
Age, surgery, childbirth, being overweight and specific medical conditions can cause weakening in the area, leading to urinary and bowel incontinence. In men, weakening of the pelvis can also lead to premature ejaculation. In both sexes, it can cause decreased sexual gratification.
So, Kegel exercises are recommended for a variety of purposes.Recommended that this type of exercise should be the “first line” of a management program to treat stress or urge urinary incontinence.
Stress incontinence is when a person “leaks” urine during laughing, sneezing or coughing. Urge incontinence is when a person feels a sudden urge to “go” and can’t quite make it to the bathroom. These conditions occur in both sexes, but are most common in women after pregnancy, childbirth or caesarean section.
The pc muscles become weakened during natural childbirth, as a result of increased pressure on the area during pregnancy and may also be affected by C-section.
Kegel exercises can also strengthen and tone the vaginal walls following natural childbirth.
A woman simply practices contracting the vagina. In order to feel the contraction, she can use her fingers, specially designed exercisers, balls or foam objects. The goal is to regain the “tightness” of the vagina, which improves sexual performance and gratification.