Kegel exercises.

The first thing that I think of when someone mentions kegel are mysterious exercises that women do which give them some sexual superpower.

“Oooh, she does kegel” wink-wink.

Like it is something from the Kama-Sutra.

Such is my naïveté. Poor ignorant mid-western boy that I am.

But kegel exercises have many other benefits for women. In general, what they do is strengthen the pelvic floor, especially for women who have had children. Which has a number of benefits. But it’s not just for the ladies

The good news is, it’s good for us men too. Pretty much for the same reasons.

Why kegel this week?

Because yeah, I get up a couple times a night to visit the bathroom. And once you even think about looking at one of the myriad “cures” for any men’s issue, you of course get bombarded by all of the ads.

• Prostate health meds, natural or not.
• Testosterone boosters.
• “regain your youthful vigor & energy.”
• Lose those wrinkles & eye bags, regain the body of a 20 year old..
• “She’ll like it too” right Frank?

It you do the most cursory of research on these miracle cures, you’ll find that they are not scientifically verified, except by a “scientist” retained by the company in question, the results they tout are not FDA approved, or really any other creditable agency approved. and “your results may vary”.

I interpret these things my way. You are free to do the same.

So what to do, if you don’t want to spend the odd dollar or $100 on capsules with powder whose effectiveness is at best speculatory?

(BTW, “speculatory” doesn’t appear to be a real word, but you get what I mean, right?)

Actually, a number of articles I’ve read, from actual legit sources , like the Mayo clinic , recommend kegel exercises for men.

According to the Mayo:
“Kegel exercises for men can strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bladder and bowel and affect sexual function. With practice, Kegel exercises for men can be done just about anytime.
Many factors can weaken your pelvic floor muscles, including the surgical removal of the prostate (radical prostatectomy) and conditions such as diabetes and an overactive bladder.”

Simply put, you might benefit from doing Kegel exercises if you suffer from incontinence. And maybe, just perhaps, she’ll like it too.

How to get started:

Find the right muscles. To identify your pelvic floor muscles, stop urination in midstream or tighten the muscles that keep you from passing gas. These maneuvers use your pelvic floor muscles. Once you’ve identified your pelvic floor muscles, you can do the exercises in any position, although you might find it easiest to do them lying down at first.

Do it correctly. Tighten your pelvic floor muscles, hold the contraction for three seconds, and then relax for three seconds. Try it a few times in a row. When your muscles get stronger, try doing Kegel exercises while sitting, standing or walking.
Maintain your focus. For best results, focus on tightening only your pelvic floor muscles. Be careful not to flex the muscles in your abdomen, thighs or buttocks. Avoid holding your breath. Instead, breathe freely during the exercises.

Repeat it. 3 times a day. Aim for at least three sets of 10 repetitions a day.

If you do your Kegel exercises regularly, you can expect results — such as less frequent urine leakage — within a few weeks to a few months.
For continued benefits, make Kegel exercises a permanent part of your daily routine.

I know. It’s not instant results. But real results usually aren’t.
It’s like when they tell you you’re going to “double your money, overnight!”.

Don’t bet on it.

This is kinda like an investment.

An investment In yourself.

And it’s now a part of my daily workout routine.

Just sharing. It’s what I do.

And this being the day after Father’s day, I’m sure my father has the hedges just right in Heaven, and I’ll bet there’s some new fencing, probably automated.

Happy Father’s Day Dad.

Talk later,
Bob