Sex Fact: Kegel Exercises

Kegels can really change the pleasure you receive from sex as well as the strength of your orgasm. There are several muscles that exist in the perineal group (in the genital region), but the two big muscles are the pubococcygeus muscle and the bulbocavernosus muscle. Both muscles contract during pleasure and an orgasm. Dr. Arnold Kegel discovered these pelvic exercises made women less likely to suffer from incontinence, and the women found out other “side effects” including stronger orgasms or being able to orgasm more easily. Kegel muscles can be exercised by squeezing those same muscles that stop the flow of urine – except when you're not peeing. For women, there are extra props to help strength the vaginal muscles including vaginal barbells and vaginal balls (such as the Je Joue Ami.)Kegels aren't just for women either. In men, stronger kegel muscles can lead to stronger erections, greater stamina, farther spurts, and more intense orgasms. Looks like kegels are a good choice for all.[italic|Learn more sex facts like this in the The Big Bang book by Em and Lo.Have you ever done kegel exercises? Did you use any sort of “prop” to do them? Did you notice a change in your sex life? less

Kegal exercises can also help to prevent prolapse of organs supported by the pelvic floor.



"Pelvic floor (pelvic support) disorders involve a dropping down (prolapse) of the bladder, urethra, small intestine, rectum, uterus, or vagina caused by weakness of or injury to the ligaments, connective tissue, and muscles of the pelvis



Pelvic floor disorders usually result from a combination of factors. Being pregnant and having a vaginal delivery may weaken or stretch some of the supporting structures in the pelvis. Pelvic floor disorders are more common among women who have had several vaginal deliveries, and the risk increases with each delivery. The delivery itself may damage nerves, leading to muscle weakness. The risk of developing a pelvic floor may be less with a cesarean delivery than with a vaginal delivery.



Obesity, chronic coughing (for example, due to a lung disorder or smoking), frequent straining during bowel movements, and heavy lifting can also contribute to pelvic floor disorders. Other causes include disorders of nerves to the pelvic floor, injuries (including those due to surgery), and tumors. Some women have birth defects that affect this area or are born with weak pelvic tissues. As women age, the supporting structures in the pelvis may weaken, making pelvic floor disorders more likely to develop." - Merck Manuals less

Kegels can really change the pleasure you receive from sex as well as the strength of your orgasm. There are several muscles that exist in the perineal group (in the genital region), but the two big muscles are the pubococcygeus muscle and the bulbocavernosus muscle. Both muscles contract during pleasure and an orgasm. Dr. Arnold Kegel discovered these pelvic exercises made women less likely to suffer from incontinence, and the women found out other “side effects” including stronger orgasms or being able to orgasm more easily. Kegel muscles can be exercised by squeezing those same muscles that stop the flow of urine – except when you're not peeing. For women, there are extra props to help strength the vaginal muscles including vaginal barbells and vaginal balls (such as the Je Joue Ami.)Kegels aren't just for women either. In men, stronger kegel muscles can lead to stronger erections, greater stamina, farther spurts, and more intense orgasms. Looks like kegels are a good choice for all.[italic|Learn more sex facts like this in the The Big Bang book by Em and Lo.Have you ever done kegel exercises? Did you use any sort of “prop” to do them? Did you notice a change in your sex life? less

After delivering my first baby he did some major damage to me down there.. 32 stitches worth of damage. As soon as he was a week old I started doing the Kegels. Once I mastered those I began to learn the groups and the muscles by group learning how to control each one alone. I still find myself doing Kegels with a twist every day it has become a habit.

All my practicing has led me to be able to bounce my whole body with just those muscles. I can contract one side and not another, do all kinds of neat tricks with them now.. it also helped to have that control when I delivered 2 more children later.

Hubby definitely appreciates the time I put into practicing those muscles. less