Kegel Workouts and Importance (for males!)

Kegel muscles, pelvic floor muscles, or pubococcygeus muscles (PC for short), are the web of muscles lining the bottom of the pelvic bone. Their main purpose is to control bladder and bowel movements, as well as keep your lower body's organs in place.

Females worldwide have been learning about and benefiting from kegel exercises since Dr. Arnold Kegel first discussed their importance in 1948. A female with strong kegels is in more control of their bladder continence, bowel movements, and vaginal muscles, especially after reproductive organ problems (such as prolapse) or birth. For females who have had multiple UTIs (Urinary tract infections), kegels can help prevent accidental leakages and strengthen bladder control even if you already have difficulty with continence!

Kegel exercises have definitely helped me out personally, having struggled with multiple bladder and kidney infections. I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to control my own bladder, but with the purchase of the SmartBalls Teneo Duo and some research on the subject, I now have kegels that could crush a soda can! That might be a bit exaggerated, but my point is that I'm not afraid of incontinence anymore. However, females aren't the only ones who can benefit from kegel exercises. Anyone with a pelvic bone has kegel muscles and can give them a workout!

Since it is much less common for males to get UTIs and they don't need to worry about their vaginal tightness after birth or prolapse, what's the benefit of working out your pelvic floor?

Bowel continence. While most younger males won't have any problem holding in their BMs, older males may need some help, especially ones with poorly toned muscles and lack of regular exercise. Males who enjoy frequent anal penetration with large toys or large penises may stretch or even damage their rectal muscles to the point where bowel continence is difficult. Kegel exercises will help them regain control and tightness of the sphincter. If you have bowel incontinence problems because of anal stretching, make sure you haven't torn or otherwise harmed your muscles before starting kegel exercises!

Urinary continence and prostate health. Incontinence in males can have multiple causes, including multiple UTIs, enlarged prostate glands and stretching due to urethral play. Though it is true that males are several times less likely to get UTIs than females, some males do get them; especially men with bad hygiene habits, diabetes, obesity, or hobbies/jobs where bathrooms are seldom available (causing them to "hold their pee" for much longer than is healthy). Males who enjoy urethral penetration (called "sounding") that do not practice proper sterilization of their equipment are likely to get UTIs as well. Excessive stretching of the urethra during sounding play can also result in the inability to control urination. Older males may also experience leakage (such as during coughing and sneezing since it causes muscle contractions). Kegel exercises can greatly improve their ability to stay dry!

Premature ejaculation and erection strength. Weak male kegel muscles can easily result in a lack of control over when you ejaculate. Specifically, "reverse kegel" exercises can greatly help you control your orgasms. Strong kegels also mean a stronger erection, meaning you could last longer in bed AND get even harder than before! Many males who have well developed kegel muscles can choose freely when to ejaculate, meaning they can last as long as they want, and even have multiple orgasms (depending on the person)! My partner regularly works out his kegels and is fully capable of voluntary and multiple orgasms per session, often one after another. Sounds nice doesn't it? It's entirely possible for you to achieve the same kegel strength and control!