Kegel Exercises Result in Better Sex

If women did regular Kegel exercises, they would have better bladder control and enjoy more gratifying sex, according to a U.S. urologist.

The pelvic floor, a thin, interlocking hammock of muscle and tissue spanning the base of the pelvis, provides support for pelvic organs, including the bladder, the vagina and the uterus. Kegel exercises help to strengthen this important muscle group, says Dr. Raymond Bologna, a urologist specializing in female pelvic medicine.

A weak pelvic floor can lead to a variety of life-restricting health problems, including loss of bladder control and reduced sensation during sex, said Bologna, who is author of "The Accidental Sisterhood," which explains how to overcome pelvic-floor dysfunction.

Pregnancy, childbirth and obesity contributor to a weak pelvic floor, although the exact cause isn't always clear, and even exercises such as running and aerobics can eventually damage the pelvic floor.

Women can feel their pelvic-floor muscles when they try to stop the flow of urine. Kegel exercises involve squeezing these muscles.

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