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Are there any videos showing how to do Kegels correctly?

Posted by davidbrandi01 @davidbrandi01, Nov 19, 2024

Are there any videos showing how to do Keggles correctly?

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sanDGuy | @sandguy | Aug 6 1:35pm
In reply to @quaddick "@sandguy I assure you that I am a mortal. A fairly average one at that. I..." + (show)
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@sandguy
I assure you that I am a mortal. A fairly average one at that. I worked my way up to it in increments for 2 months prior to surgery. I didn't hold my breath or use any other muscles per instructions ( a photo of which, I've attached). There's no set in stone methods for kegels, so do whatever works for you. The important thing is do them! I'm so grateful to be continent at 6 months post surgery. It's amazing how we appreciate things we took for granted, lost, and then regained.
Good luck to you.

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Yeah, I see that's how you were instructed, but a quick web search (in addition to all my previous research, including watching videos) shows that "up to 60 seconds" suggestion to be an extreme outlier! Most instructions suggest "up to 10 seconds". I see that it's only at "50% strength", but still. And you should rest for more than 2 seconds between reps!
I just think that what you're posting will discourage men who are starting out with the exercise with instructions that I (still) feel are unrealistic.
This very organization's info page is actually quite good, and supports my contention:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/mens-health/in-depth/kegel-exercises-for-men/art-20045074

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