Kegels

[Jason89]

I do them but I notice very little results. I do quick , slow contractions.

[Drizzt28]

I think the biggest reason I've not gotten regular with kegels is just simply forgetting. There's plenty of times I have a perfect opportunity to throw in some reps, i.e. sitting on the subway, waiting in line at Starbucks, etc. Sadly, I just don't ever think about it when I have the opportunity. Maybe I should try the string tie on my finger technique.

Is it better to hold the contraction as long as you can, then relax? Or just tense and release?

I've been doing kegels on and off for years, basically just when I remember. I haven't found a really good method to remembering yet, but as for a training regimen:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zPUNAx6jMg

The video is a descriptive explanation of what kegels are, how to figure them out, and then several variations of increasing difficulty. I really like his descriptions and regimen.

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One thing I'm a little nervous about with kegels is being less able to relax the muscle when excited if it gets very strong. Does anyone else share this concern?

There is a "reverse kegel" that you can do where you focus on inhaling and pushing your diaphragm down which causes your pelvic floor muscles to relax. However, I feel that my PC muscles are pretty well developed and I have never yet had a problem relaxing them at will.

[pookie20262]

The only time I get motivated for kegels is during abstinence... but then the problem I run into is the formation of erections during the exercises. Of course, a hard-on with precum is not necessarily the best way to avoid MB and erotic thoughts. Does anyone else have this issue?