Do Kegel exercises really work?
Kegel exercises were originally developed as a method of controlling incontinence in women following childbirth. They’re named after Arnold Kegel, the Los Angeles doctor who promoted their development in the 1940s. The principle behind Kegel exercises is to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor (namely, the pubococcygeus muscles). These muscles run from the back to the front of a woman’s pubic bone and encircle the openings of the vagina and rectum. Strengthening them helps improve the urethral and rectal sphincter function.
These exercises are recommended for women with urinary stress incontinence, but many others do Kegel exercises for more fun. Advocates believe that there are several benefits for a woman who exercises her vagina. They claim that it makes it easier for her to reach orgasm, makes orgasms stronger or better, and makes the vagina more sensitive.
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