What is a Sitz Bath? (+Why You Need One!)
Knowing effective home remedies can often save you a trip to the doctor's office or expensive treatment. Sitz baths were first introduced in the 1840s and used to alleviate lower abdomen complaints. Now, they are used to relieve a number of medical conditions and improve overall health.
But why do you need one? Read this blog to learn more...
The Best Foods for Menopause
Menopause. All women will go through it and it’s completely natural. But that’s not something you have to fear.
Learning how to take care of your body, prepare for what’s to come, and how to optimise your health for the menopause is essential. That’s why Kegel8’s created a list of the top foods you should be including in your diet during the menopause…
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Catherine's Story
Catherine did not experience any issues with her bladder until she was 40.
As well as suffering from several neurological symptoms, Catherine began to experience sudden urges to visit the toilet. As the bladder weakness got worse, Catherine turned to Kegel8 for a solution.
Read this blog to follow Catherine's story...
Top 5 Kegel Exercise Mistakes
Are you doing your Kegel exercises but not seeing any improvement? It's great that you are keen to strengthen your pelvic floor but are you guilty of doing any of these top 5 Kegel exercise mistakes?
The Ultimate Guide to Sex During the Menopause
Menopause - the time where your sex life dies and your blood pressure rises, right? A common misconception about the menopause is that you should wave goodbye to satisfying sex - but that's not the whole truth. Read this blog to discover Kegel8's top tips for maintaining and increasing the pleasure in the bedroom during the menopause...
The Voice of Mesh-Injured Women: The Loss of a Life Well Lived
Two themes emerged from the study: the loss and the fight.
How Kegel8 Are Helping Women Across The World
Earlier this year, Kegel8 joined forces with Kupa Women’s Project to help end period poverty in Zimbabwe and raise awareness that menstruation matters.
The team stockpiled sanitary wear in the UK, including a donation of Kegel8 Menstrual Cups, and dispersed them amongst women and girls in Zimbabwe.
A-Z of Sexual Super Foods
A healthy sex life is important both physically and mentally. But if the fire has died out, you may be left thinking ‘what has happened?’, and it may be that your diet is to blame.
Food can play a huge role in helping to relight the fire in the bedroom. There are a range of nutrient packed foods that can amplify your libido and boost your health! Kegel8 have done all of the hard work and created a list of the top foods you should be buying in your weekly shop to get your mojo back…
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The Neglected Muscle Guide
Your current exercise routine most likely involves popular muscle groups like abs, biceps, and quads. While they're super important for maintaining health and fitness, there are other muscles that are craving your attention.
Most often, it's the hard-to-see muscles that are forgotten and neglected during exercise. That's why Kegel8 have done the heavy lifting and collated a list of the top five muscles that you need to start exercising today.
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The Role of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Rehabilitation of the Pelvic Floor Muscles
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common problem, particularly for women. A weakness in the pelvic floor muscles can lead to one or more disorders developing, such as urinary incontinence or a pelvic organ prolapse. To combat this, it is advised that the pelvic floor muscles are exercised to strengthen them and help them become more supportive. However, more than 30% of women are unable to detect their pelvic floor muscles to produce an effective contraction. The introduction of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in pelvic healthcare poses a significant benefit in the rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles.
