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There are 3 ways Kegel exercises can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you through the 3 Kegel Exercises to avoid and how to fix incorrect Kegels for treating ED with practical home solutions for avoiding worsening erectile dysfunction.
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The 3 ways Kegel Exercises Cause or Worsen ED
1. Doing too Many Kegel Exercises for ED
Doing too many Kegel Exercises can worsen ED, especially beginners. Pelvic floor muscles fatigue quickly with kegel exercises. Overtraining pelvic floor muscles doing too many Kegel exercises can worsen ED because these muscles become tired, weak and less effective in maintaining penile rigidity.
Solution 1. Correct number of Kegel exercises
2. Kegel Exercises too Intense
Men can worsen ED with Kegel Exercises that are too intense (strong) especially beginners resulting in:
- Incorrect Kegel exercise technique
- Pelvic floor muscles fatigued (overtired)
Solution 2. Correct Kegel Exercise Intensity and Technique
3. Over Bracing Pelvic Floor Muscles
Contracting pelvic floor muscles constantly can cause pelvic floor spasm (tight, short, weak pelvic floor muscles).
Solution 3 - Relax and Rest Pelvic Floor Muscles
Relax pelvic floor muscles after every Kegel exercise
These 3 Kegel Exercises can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction. The 3 solutions provided help men perform correct Kegel Exercises that treat and overcome erectile dysfunction with weak pelvic floor muscles and/or radical prostatectomy surgery.
Scientific References
1. Hodges P et al. (2020) Reconsideration of pelvic floor muscle training to prevent and treat incontinence after radical prostatectomy. Urol Oncol. 2020 May;38(5):354-371.
2. Lavoisier P et al. (2014) Pelvic-Floor Muscle Rehabilitation in Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation, Physical Therapy, Volume 94, Issue 12, 1 Dec. 2014, p 1731–1743.
3. Dorey G et al. (2004) Randomised controlled trial of pelvic floor muscle exercises and manometric biofeedback for erectile dysfunction. Br J Gen Pract. Nov;54(508):819-25.
There are 3 ways Kegel exercises can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you through the 3 Kegel Exercises to avoid and how to fix incorrect Kegels for treating ED with practical home solutions for avoiding worsening erectile dysfunction.
▶️Download Pelvic Floor Relaxation Therapy for Men
https://www.pelvicexercises.com.au/pelvic-exercise-products/pelvic-pain-therapy/pelvic-relaxation-therapy-for-men/
The 3 ways Kegel Exercises Cause or Worsen ED
1. Doing too Many Kegel Exercises for ED
Doing too many Kegel Exercises can worsen ED, especially beginners. Pelvic floor muscles fatigue quickly with kegel exercises. Overtraining pelvic floor muscles doing too many Kegel exercises can worsen ED because these muscles become tired, weak and less effective in maintaining penile rigidity.
Solution 1. Correct number of Kegel exercises
2. Kegel Exercises too Intense
Men can worsen ED with Kegel Exercises that are too intense (strong) especially beginners resulting in:
- Incorrect Kegel exercise technique
- Pelvic floor muscles fatigued (overtired)
Solution 2. Correct Kegel Exercise Intensity and Technique
3. Over Bracing Pelvic Floor Muscles
Contracting pelvic floor muscles constantly can cause pelvic floor spasm (tight, short, weak pelvic floor muscles).
Solution 3 - Relax and Rest Pelvic Floor Muscles
Relax pelvic floor muscles after every Kegel exercise
These 3 Kegel Exercises can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction. The 3 solutions provided help men perform correct Kegel Exercises that treat and overcome erectile dysfunction with weak pelvic floor muscles and/or radical prostatectomy surgery.
Scientific References
1. Hodges P et al. (2020) Reconsideration of pelvic floor muscle training to prevent and treat incontinence after radical prostatectomy. Urol Oncol. 2020 May;38(5):354-371.
2. Lavoisier P et al. (2014) Pelvic-Floor Muscle Rehabilitation in Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation, Physical Therapy, Volume 94, Issue 12, 1 Dec. 2014, p 1731–1743.
3. Dorey G et al. (2004) Randomised controlled trial of pelvic floor muscle exercises and manometric biofeedback for erectile dysfunction. Br J Gen Pract. Nov;54(508):819-25.
