MEN AND KEGELS: SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU? – WHEN “HELPFUL” CAN BECOME HARMFUL
- Jan 15
- 2 min read
MEN AND KEGELS: SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU? – WHEN “BENEFIT” CAN TURN INTO HARM
When facing issues such as premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, weak urination, or pelvic pain, many men are advised:👉 “Do Kegel exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor.”
But the truth is:
Not everyone should do Kegels.
And doing them incorrectly can actually make symptoms worse.
💡 THE MALE PELVIC FLOOR HAS TWO MAIN CONDITIONS
To know whether Kegels are appropriate, you must first understand the current state of your pelvic floor muscles.
1️⃣ Weak pelvic floor (hypotonic) – Kegels may help
Common signs include:
Urine leakage when coughing, laughing, or running
Premature ejaculation due to poor control
Reduced erection quality
Difficulty holding gas or stool
In this case, Kegels can improve muscle strength and endurance → potentially relieving symptoms.
2️⃣ Overactive / tight pelvic floor (hypertonic) – Kegels can make it worse
Common signs include:
Pelvic pain, testicular pain, pain during ejaculation
Difficulty urinating, intermittent urine stream
Constant tight or heavy sensation in the perineum
Tension in the lower abdomen or groin
Erectile dysfunction (due to impaired blood flow)
In this situation, Kegels are like forcing an already tight muscle to contract harder, which can lead to:
❌ More pain❌ More difficulty urinating❌ More pain during sex❌ Worse erectile function
👉 Kegels are NOT a “default” exercise for all men.
📌 SO WHAT SHOULD MEN TRAIN INSTEAD?
⭐ If the muscles are weak → Do Kegels correctly(including contract – hold – relax phases, coordinated with breathing and proper neuromuscular control)
⭐ If the muscles are tight → Focus on relaxation
Diaphragmatic breathing
Stretching of hips, glutes, and inner thighs
Pelvic floor relaxation techniques
Biofeedback to learn how to properly “let go”
👉 Most men actually present with increased pelvic floor tension rather than weakness, which is why proper assessment is essential.
📌 COMMON MISTAKES MEN MAKE WHEN DOING KEGELS
Tightening the abs or glutes instead of the pelvic floor
Holding the breath
Over-contracting, increasing muscle tension
Training too many times per day
Following generic videos that don’t match their condition
💙 ADVICE
Kegels are only effective when they are properly indicated – correctly performed – and professionally monitored.
If you are experiencing urinary symptoms, pain, or sexual dysfunction, have your pelvic floor evaluated before starting any exercise program.
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