How to Do Kegel Exercises

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By Siouxmix
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Kegel exercises work to strengthen and tone pelvic floor muscle. They can also help women to increase bladder and bowel control and may also increase sexual gratification.

Kegel exercises are great for pregnant women, post partum women and women who just want to strengthen their pelvic muscles.

Kegel exercises can be done just about anywhere.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

To locate the right muscles for doing Kegel exercises stop the flow of urine the next time you use the bathroom. Then relax to release the flow of urine again. The muscles you use to stop the flow of urine are the muscles you want to isolate for Kegel exercises.

I read that it isn't recommended that you routinely do them while on the toilet though.
Step 2

Now that you have located the appropriate muscles you can begin doing Kegel exercises.
Step 3

Firmly tense your targeted Kegel muscles.
Step 4

Hold for as long as you can or up to 10 seconds. Don't worry if you can't hold it long at first, just keep practicing.
Step 5

Slowly release the muscles and relax for several seconds
Step 6

Repeat
Step 7

Try and work your way up to 20 - 25 repetitions

A few to several times a day while standing, sitting, lying down, taking a shower, cooking, in any position, whenever...