Kegel exercises are pelvic floor muscle exercises that can strengthen the muscles that support the uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. They involve tightening and then releasing the muscles in the pelvic floor to strengthen them. Here are some benefits of Kegel exercises for women:
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Preventing leakage: Kegel exercises can help prevent leakage from urine, gas, or fecal incontinence.
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Improving pelvic organ prolapse: Kegel exercises can improve the symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, which is a herniation that causes the vaginal walls to collapse and protrude, causing the pelvic organs to descend from their normal anatomical position.
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Improving sexual health: Kegel exercises can improve blood circulation to the pelvic floor and vagina, which may be helpful for arousal and lubrication. They can also make the vagina feel tighter and improve the intensity of the orgasm.
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Strengthening pelvic floor muscles: Kegel exercises can help keep the pelvic floor muscles strong, which can give better control over bladder and bowel movements and prevent pelvic muscles from getting weak.
Kegel exercises are not just for women, they can also benefit men. They can help men with overactive bladder symptoms, stress, gas, or fecal incontinence symptoms. Men who undergo prostate surgery may also benefit from Kegel exercises.
