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What are Pubococcygeus muscle, & what are Kegels?
Your Pubococcygeus, or pubococcygeus muscle, is a hammock-shaped muscle in your pelvic area. It runs horizontally from front to back & in every day life you rarely put it to any major use. It does come into play however when you have an orgasm. This is why so many people need to exercise their Pubococcygeus muscle with what is known as Kegel exercises. Harder 'orgasm muscular tissue' can provide you with more intense orgasms....something not too many people would complain about.
Why are they called Kegel exercises?
A directing gynecologist in the early 1900's named Dr. Arnold Kegel made a set of exercises for women to perform after pregnancy. Both men & women have Pubococcygeus muscular tissue, but Dr Kegel puzzled out that when women exercise their's after childbirth that they can re-tighten their body & get rid of many of the troubles associated with loose muscular tissue post-pregnancy. What women ascertained was that after performing Kegels they were feeling better orgasms than ever before.
There are exercises called Kegels for men that increase orgasm intensity. Kegels for men increase sexual feeling by strengthening the pelvic muscles. To get in touch with your pelvic muscles, pretend you're in danger of urinating or having a bowel movement but that you have to wait until you're near a toilet. The muscles you squeeze to hold it in are your pelvic muscles. To strengthen these muscles, start by holding and releasing them 15 times, twice a day. Don't hold the contraction just squeeze and let go. You can do this unobserved almost anywhere while driving a car, reading the paper, watching TV, during a meeting wherever.
The exercise is suggested for treating prostate pain and swelling that result from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis, or inflammation of the prostate gland. It is used as a initiatial stages for treating urinary incontinence. It may be beneficial for reducing pre-mature ejaculation, and other sexual benefits have been reported. Overall, the exercise is good for you.
To begin, you must first be able to find your PC muscle. You can do this during urination. Once your flow begins, try to stop it completely. The muscle that you feel tightening is the PC muscle. If you don't get it, you may try inserting a finger (use lubrication) into the anus and try to "grip" your finger. If you are able to do that, you've found the right muscle.
How do I found my pubococcygeus muscle?
The finest way to locate your Pubococcygeus muscle is to stop your urine mid-flow. The muscular tissue you just flexed are what you are seeking. It acquires practice to discover them (except when you are urinating), merely it just takes for a while to get the hang of it.
These exercises give you an best idea of how to exercise your Pubococcygeus muscle with a some different Kegel exercises for men. As with all workout routines you need to start small & work your way up. When first beginning, expect to tire or exhaust your pubococcygeus out after just a couple minutes, but in a month or so you can expect to go for five to ten minutes altogether. It's all depend upon you.
Tips and Warning:
Remember to breathe and to keep your body relaxed. This will help you isolate your Pubococcygeus muscles.
After performing the exercises with an erection you can apply a warm washcloth to the base of your penis if there is any soreness.
Your partner can do these exercises with you, which will enhance orgasms during intercourse and help you maintain your erection.
If you are using these exercises because you experience incontinence, try them while urinating or while sitting on the toilet.
Be careful when performing these exercises. Like any other muscle, over exertion of the PC muscle could cause you pain and discomfort. Start slowly and move your way up.
