Kegel exercises
plural noun
: repetitive contractions of the pelvic muscles that control the flow in urination in order to strengthen these muscles especially to control or prevent incontinence or to enhance sexual responsiveness during intercourse
called also Kegels
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Other changes may require treatments like pain relievers, ice packs, or Kegel exercises.
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Anthea Levi, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
How is pelvic floor injury treated? Kegel exercises, when women tighten and relax the pelvic floor muscles, can help, especially among younger women.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
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How to Do Kegel Exercises and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Learn how to do Kegel exercises and strengthen your pelvic floor with 10 expert tips.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
Before trying medication, ask your doctor for information on Kegel exercises that can strengthen your pelvic floor.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2024
Kegel exercisers: Kegel exercises are not just for post-pregnancy use.
—Ashley Cobb, Essence, 20 June 2023
Some people could benefit from doing Kegel exercises, says Dr. Howell.
—Griffin Wynne, SELF, 14 May 2021
Other behavioral techniques stress reduction, Kegel exercises, and physical therapy.
—Korin Miller, Health, 23 Mar. 2023
Get comfy with Kegel exercises.
—Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 21 Nov. 2022
Anthea Levi, Health, 8 Apr. 2024
How is pelvic floor injury treated? Kegel exercises, when women tighten and relax the pelvic floor muscles, can help, especially among younger women.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2024
For our full guide on Kegel exercises, click below:
Read more
How to Do Kegel Exercises and Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Learn how to do Kegel exercises and strengthen your pelvic floor with 10 expert tips.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2024
Before trying medication, ask your doctor for information on Kegel exercises that can strengthen your pelvic floor.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2024
Kegel exercisers: Kegel exercises are not just for post-pregnancy use.
—Ashley Cobb, Essence, 20 June 2023
Some people could benefit from doing Kegel exercises, says Dr. Howell.
—Griffin Wynne, SELF, 14 May 2021
Other behavioral techniques stress reduction, Kegel exercises, and physical therapy.
—Korin Miller, Health, 23 Mar. 2023
Get comfy with Kegel exercises.
—Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 21 Nov. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Arnold H. Kegel †1976 American gynecologist
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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Medical Definition
: repetitive contractions of the muscles that control the flow in urination in order to increase the tone of the pubococcygeus muscle of the pelvic floor especially to prevent or control incontinence or to enhance sexual responsiveness during intercourse
Kegel exercises, which work the pelvic muscles and are often assigned after the delivery of a child, can be effective for stress incontinence.—Tracy L. Pipp, USA Today
Tracy L. Pipp, USA Today… encourage him to continue doing Kegel exercises. Studies confirm that incontinence after prostate surgery may continue to improve for more than two years postsurgery.—Diane A. Smith, quoted in The Saturday Evening Post
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