Pelvic Power: How Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor Can Improve Your Sex Life
As a sexologist, I often see patients who struggle with sexual dysfunction, such as difficulty achieving orgasm or experiencing pain during intercourse. While there are many factors that can contribute to these issues, one often-overlooked aspect of sexual health is the pelvic floor muscles.
The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum. They play an important role in sexual function by helping to control orgasm and supporting the vaginal walls during intercourse. However, many people neglect these muscles and may experience weakened pelvic floor muscles due to factors such as aging, pregnancy, or obesity.
Fortunately, there are exercises you can do to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and improve your sexual health. Here are some tips on how to get started:
- Find your pelvic floor muscles: To do pelvic floor exercises, you need to be able to locate the muscles you’ll be working. The easiest way to do this is to stop urination midstream. The muscles you use to do this are your pelvic floor muscles.
- Practice Kegels: Kegels are a type of pelvic floor exercise that involve contracting and relaxing the muscles repeatedly. To do Kegels, squeeze your pelvic floor muscles for 5 seconds, then relax…
