Kegel
Internal muscle tightening
A Kegel is an exercise that strengthens the pelvic floor muscles by repeatedly contracting and relaxing them.
Named for gynecologist Arnold Kegel, who developed the technique.
Kegels help with urinary incontinence, postpartum recovery, and sexual function.
The exercises can be done discreetly anywhere: She does her Kegels while sitting at her desk.
Muscles supporting abdominal organs
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- sphincterMuscle encircling body opening
- pelvisBony basin at waist
- coccyxFused vertebrae forming tail
bladder · urethra · rectum · fascia · ligament · nerve · tissue · musculature
Muscles supporting abdominal organs
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- contractionReduction in size
- repetitionAct of redoing
- holdMaintain in grasp
release · strengthen · tighten · routine · daily · set · muscle control · bladder control
Heavy objects for lifting
- ballsRound solid objects
- conesTapering geometric solids
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
- trainerOne who conditions others
app · device · sensor · resistance · monitor · tracker · vibration · Bluetooth
Inability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- overactive bladderUrinary urgency condition
- bowel controlVoluntary defecation regulation
rehabilitation · prevention · therapy · recovery · postpartum · prostate health · aging · dysfunction
After childbirth period
- prenatalBefore birth
- childbirthInfant's emergence from womb
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
midwife · obstetrician · episiotomy · birthing · maternal health · postnatal · trimester
Perceived stimulus or phenomenon
- arousalStirring to heightened state
- orgasmPeak sexual pleasure
- tightnessState of being constricted
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
erectile function · performance · sensitivity · libido · partner · response · climax
pelvic floor
Muscles supporting abdominal organs
coccyx · bladder · urethra · rectum · fascia · ligament · nerve · tissue · musculature
pelvic floor
Muscles supporting abdominal organs
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- contractionReduction in size
- repetitionAct of redoing
hold · release · strengthen · tighten · routine · daily · set · muscle control · bladder control · core
weights
Heavy objects for lifting
- ballsRound solid objects
- conesTapering geometric solids
- biofeedbackTraining via physiological monitoring
trainer · app · device · sensor · resistance · monitor · tracker · vibration · Bluetooth · reminder
incontinence
Inability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- overactive bladderUrinary urgency condition
bowel control · rehabilitation · prevention · therapy · recovery · postpartum · prostate health · aging · dysfunction
postpartum
After childbirth period
- prenatalBefore birth
- childbirthInfant's emergence from womb
- deliveryConveyance of goods
recovery · midwife · obstetrician · episiotomy · birthing · maternal health · postnatal · trimester
sensation
Perceived stimulus or phenomenon
pleasure · erectile function · performance · sensitivity · libido · partner · response · climax
Kegelcrunch
Crushing, grinding noise
squat · bicep curl · bench press · deadlift · push-up
Kegeljumping jack
Full-body aerobic movement
burpee · running · weightlifting · aerobics · CrossFit
- Kegel exercisesInternal muscle strengthening routine
- kegel ballsPelvic floor exercise device