Kegel exercises are named after Dr. Arnold Kegel, who developed them in the 1940s to help women strengthen their pelvic floor muscles after childbirth. Although they were initially developed for women, men can benefit from them, too.
Your pelvic floor muscles support your bladder and bowel and affect your sexual function. When those muscles are weak, you may experience urinary or fecal incontinence, erectile dysfunction, or premature ejaculation.
This article will provide you with a guide to 7 Kegel exercises for men that can help you strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. You’ll learn how to do them correctly, how often to do them, and how to work them into your daily routine.
Doing Kegels can help you improve your bladder and bowel control, enhance your sexual function, and even improve your core stability. Read on to find out how.