Healthshots

By Aayushi Gupta

Published June 26, 2024

5 Benefits Of Kegel Exercises

If you have weak pelvic muscles, you may face problems with your sexual health, pregnancy, and childbirth. Therefore, you need Kegel exercises! Know 5 benefits of it. 

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Strengthens Pelvic Floor

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One of the most important benefits of performing Kegel exercises is strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. This can help prevent or treat pelvic organ prolapse, chronic pelvic pain syndrome urinary incontinence.

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Prevents Urinary Incontinence

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If you are suffering from urinary incontinence, Kegel exercises can strengthen pelvic floor muscles and improve bladder control, decreasing the risk of urinary incontinence

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Enhances Sexual Performance

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Kegel exercises can lead to increased sexual satisfaction for both men and women. By strengthening pelvic floor muscles, they may help lead to greater sexual satisfaction and improved orgasms for all genders.

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Boosts Postpartum Recovery 

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Regular Kegel exercises during and after pregnancy can help strengthen pelvic floor muscles weakened during childbirth. They can speed up recovery and correct functions of pelvic floor muscles.

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Supports bowel function

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Kegel exercises are also known to support the rectum. By giving you strong pelvic floor muscles, they can help regulate bladder and bowel movements, reducing the risk of fecal incontinence.

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