When you hear the term “kegel exercises,” it probably elicits images of pregnant women with beach ball-sized stomachs huffing and puffing as they perform unseen exercises. While it is true that kegel exercises have historically been associated with soon-to-be mothers, the truth is that kegel exercises can help with a variety of issues, including erectile dysfunction.
The reason that kegel exercises are so prominent with pregnant women is due to the fact that these workouts help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which can make pushing out a child easier. These same muscles also regulate urinary flow and play a prominent role in achieving an erection. The bulbocavernosus muscle is found in the pelvic floor, and it is this muscles job to regulate blood flow to the penis and to assist in pumping during ejaculation. Oftentimes, ED can develop as a result of blood struggling to reach the penis. With kegel exercises, the bulbocavernosus can be toned, allowing the body to quickly and easily get the necessary blood for an erection.
The beauty of kegel exercises is that, once you’ve figured them out, you can do them practically anywhere. Kegel exercises are essentially tensing and relaxing this muscle group on your pelvic floor, and is typically done in sets. You locate this muscle group by stopping your stream mid-ways during urination. Feel that tightness? That’s your bulbocavernosus muscle.
To perform kegel exercises, squeeze this muscle, hold it for five seconds, and then relax. Repeat this 15 times, two or three times a day. Initially, you’ll find you need to do this while sitting down or laying on the ground. As you get better at it, you can do it during meetings, in the car, or while watching TV.
If you find yourself struggling to achieve an erection, kegel exercises may be the answer to your prayers. Work out a kegel regimen, and your erection should be back to normal in no time.