Kegel exercises for ED treat erectile dysfunction in men with weak pelvic floor muscles in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Urology. These 3 Kegel Exercises for ED can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction in beginners and after prostate surgery. Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway www.pelvicexercises.com.au guides you through the 3 Kegel Exercises to avoid when treating ED along with the practical solutions for avoiding worsening erectile dysfunction.
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Time Stamps 3 Ways Kegel Exercises Worsen ED
0:00 Kegels can cause or worsen ED
0:07 Too many Kegel exercises
0:35 Correct number of Kegel exercises
0:56 Kegels too intense
1:36 Correct Kegel intensity and technique
1:51 Over bracing pelvic floor muscles
2:30 Pelvic floor spasm
3:09 Over bracing core abdominal muscles
3:28 Pelvic floor relaxation
Scientific evidence has shown pelvic floor muscle training (Kegel exercises) can overcome erectile dysfunction (2,3).
3 Ways Kegel Exercises Cause or Worsen ED
1. Doing too Many Kegel Exercises for ED
Doing too many Kegel Exercises can worsen ED, especially beginners. Pelvic floor muscles fatigue quickly with kegel exercises. Overtraining pelvic floor muscles doing too many Kegel exercises can worsen ED because these muscles become tired, weak and less effective in maintaining penile rigidity.
Solution 1. Correct number of Kegel exercises
*Beginners
Do the number of Kegel exercises comfortably managed using correct kegel exercise technique. Many beginners start kegel exercises at 1-3 repetitions (Kegels) 3 times/day
*Intermediate/Advanced
Fast Kegel Exercises 1 second x 10 reps (exercises) 6 times a day
Slow Kegel Exercises 10 seconds x10 reps (exercises) 6 times a day
Total 60 fast and 60 slow Kegel exercises = total 120 Kegel exercises/day maximum
2. Kegel Exercises too Intense
Men can worsen ED with Kegel Exercises that are too intense (strong) especially beginners resulting in:
- Incorrect Kegel exercise technique
- Pelvic floor muscles fatigued (overtired)
Solution 2. Correct Kegel Exercise Intensity and Technique
*Beginners
Long kegel exercises - 10% maximum effort
*Intermediate/Advanced
Long kegel exercises - 70% maximal voluntary contraction
Short 1 second Kegel exercises -100% maximum voluntary contraction
Total Number Kegel Exercises for ED Treatment
10 x 10 sec Kegels 6x/day (70 % max effort)
10 x 1sec Kegels 6 times daily (100% effort)
Total 60 fast and 60 slow Kegel exercises /day
Total 120 Kegel exercises/day max.
3. Over Bracing Pelvic Floor Muscles
Contracting pelvic floor muscles constantly can cause pelvic floor spasm (tight, short, weak pelvic floor muscles).
Solution 3 - Relax and Rest Pelvic Floor Muscles
Relax pelvic floor muscles after every Kegel exercise
*Beginners rest: 30 secs -1 min between Kegels
* Intermediate/Advanced rest: 30 secs or less between Kegels
-Avoid Kegels running/regular activity
-Avoid tensing pelvic floor muscles (stress /anxiety)
-Avoid over bracing outer core abdominal 6 pack (rectus abdominis) muscles
These 3 incorrect Kegel Exercises for ED can cause and worsen erectile dysfunction. The 3 solutions provided help men perform correct Kegel Exercises that treat and overcome erectile dysfunction with weak pelvic floor muscles and/or radical prostatectomy surgery.
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Scientific References
1. Hodges P et al. (2020) Reconsideration of pelvic floor muscle training to prevent and treat incontinence after radical prostatectomy. Urol Oncol. 2020 May;38(5):354-371.
2. Lavoisier P et al. (2014) Pelvic-Floor Muscle Rehabilitation in Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation, Physical Therapy, Volume 94, Issue 12, 1 Dec. 2014, p 1731-1743.
3. Dorey G et al. (2004) Randomised controlled trial of pelvic floor muscle exercises and manometric biofeedback for erectile dysfunction. Br J Gen Pract. Nov;54(508):819-25.
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