Men's health: Improve your sex life with Kegel exercises
Too often, we read about the benefits of kegel exercises for women. But do you know that kegel exercises are also good for men?
Too often, we read about the benefits of kegel exercises for women. But do you know that kegel exercises are also good for men?
According to an online article by Mayo Clinic staff, kegel exercises for men can strengthen the pelvic fl oor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel and affect sexual function.”
Research shows that kegel exercises can benefit some men with erectile dysfunction. For this to work, “tighten your pelvic floor muscles during sexual activity to maintain an erection or delay ejaculation,” Mayo clinic staff explain.
If you have urinary or fecal incontinence and dribble after urination, do at least 10 kegels thrice a day. For starters, contract your pelvic floor muscles. These are the muscles that “help prevent you from passing gas or try to stop the flow of urine while you are using the toilet.
If you look in the mirror, the base of your penis will move closer to your abdomen and your testicles will rise,” the
Mayo article tips.
To perfect the technique, empty your bladder and lie flat. Try this three times in a row, contract and hold your pelvic floor muscles for three seconds, then relax for three seconds.
Try exercising after emptying your bladder or rectum and while sneezing, coughing, laughing or heavy lifting because such activities put pressure on your abdomen.
Do not flex your abdominal muscles, thighs or buttocks and do not hold your breath.
Compiled by Elizabeth Namazzi.