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Kegel exercises are designed to strengthen the pelvic floor, which provides support for the uterus, small intestine, bladder, and rectum. The pelvic floor is a layer of muscles and tissues that extend from the pubic bone to the coccyx (your tailbone). Kegels do tighten the vagina but not by tightening the vaginal muscles, as some people think.

So, how do Kegels work? They strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that surround the vagina. The best thing about these exercises is that they can be done just about anywhere, anytime, without anyone else knowing! Kegel balls come in many different sizes and weights—anywhere from 10 grams to 100 grams. Your best bet is use them daily and increase the weight gradually as you feel like your muscles are getting stronger. The heavier the ball, the more strength you need to hold it inside - so start small and work your way up.

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Kegel exercises are exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. You might also hear them called pelvic floor exercises. They affect the muscles that support your uterus, bladder, small intestine, and rectum. Kegels don’t just help keep them fit, they can help you avoid bladder leaks and passing gas or stool by accident. They can even improve sexual sensation and improve intimacy with your partner.

Kegels can be performed manually or with an electronic pelvic floor exerciser which utilises small electric currents to stimulate a contraction in the muscles. Kegels do tighten the vagina but not by tightening the vaginal muscles, as some people may think. Kegels strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that surround the vagina. Making Kegel exercises part of your daily routine is very easy - you can do Kegel exercises discreetly just about any time, whether you're sitting at your desk or relaxing on the sofa. So, do kegels work?

Well, the contraction exercises the muscle and...

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