kegels
Internal muscle contractions
Kegels are exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles by repeatedly contracting and relaxing them.
Named after gynecologist Arnold Kegel, they're recommended for improving bladder control, supporting pelvic organs, and enhancing sexual function.
The doctor suggested doing kegels daily after childbirth.
The exercises can be done invisibly while sitting or standing.
Inability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
- preventionStopping something before occurring
urology · gynecology · prostate · childbirth · menopause · surgery · therapy · aging
Muscle encircling body opening
- bladderOrgan holding urine
- urethraUrinary exit canal
- vaginaInternal female reproductive canal
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
pelvis · muscles · urogenital · rectum · coccyx · fascia · ligaments · tissue
Shortened word forms
- squeezeFirm bilateral compression
- holdMaintain in grasp
- releaseTo let go
- repetitionsActs done again
routine · sets · training · workout · tightening · relaxation · physiotherapy · rehabilitation
incontinence
Inability to retain waste
- prolapseOrgan slipping from place
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
prevention · urology · gynecology · prostate · childbirth · menopause · surgery · therapy · aging
sphincter
Muscle encircling body opening
perineum · pelvis · muscles · urogenital · rectum · coccyx · fascia · ligaments · tissue
contractions
Shortened word forms
repetitions · routine · sets · training · workout · tightening · relaxation · physiotherapy · rehabilitation · core
sensation
Perceived stimulus or phenomenon
pleasure · libido · partner · confidence · sensitivity · climax · stamina
- postpartumafterpains, involution, uterine contractions, lactation, milk production
- prenatal yogacat pose, cow pose, child pose, pelvic tilts, breathing
- gentle exercisestretching routine, chair yoga, low-impact exercise, seated exercises, flexibility exercises
- menopausehot flashes, night sweats, hot flushes, perimenopause, estrogen
- urologyurologist, urology, bladder, kidney, kidneys
kegelsweight lifting
Exercising by hoisting barbells
cardio · running · jumping jacks · squats · aerobic exercise
- Kegel exercisesInternal muscle strengthening routine
- kegel ballsPelvic floor exercise device