Kegels for men? Is it possible, and why would one do them? This pelvic floor exercise is both possible and recommended for men of many ages and in many situations.

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Kegels for men? Is it possible, and why would one do them? This pelvic floor exercise is both possible and recommended for men of many ages and in many situations.

[Step-by-step guide to Performing Kegel Exercises for Men]

Can men do Kegels?

Yes, men can do Kegels! Kegels help men strengthen their pelvic floors.

Women do Kegels for a number of reasons, including to help prepare for pregnancy and prevent pelvic organ prolapse. For women, these exercises strengthen the area supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus.

Men also have a pelvic floor. For men, the pelvic floor is the muscles, nerves and tissue holding up the rectum, bladder, and prostate in the pelvic area. While men are less likely to experience severe prolapse, there are many benefits to strengthening that area in men.

What do Kegels do for men?

The pelvic floor is an often-ignored, very important piece of muscle that needs to be worked out much like other muscles in the body. There are numerous reasons to do Kegel exercises for men. Benefits include combatting some of the issues that result from a weak pelvic floor – namely incontinence and leaking of urine and feces. But men often do Kegels to improve the following:

Speed the recovery after the surgical removal of the prostate.
Manage prostate pain as a result of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or other forms of swollen prostate.
Help combat the symptoms of conditions like an overactive bladder or diabetes.
Gain better control of the bladder and urine flow.
Help with the dribble that can sometimes happen after urination.
Help with fecal incontinence and gas.
Help with other pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Improve overall sexual health; individuals have reported a greater control of ejaculation and more enjoyable orgasm.