According to a doctor, there is a straightforward exercise that men should incorporate to enhance their sexual health.
Engaging in sexual activity offers numerous health advantages, such as alleviating depression symptoms. To reap these benefits, maintaining a specific frequency of sexual activity each week is beneficial.
Experts suggest that engaging in sexual activity once or twice weekly is ideal. Moreover, men could potentially reduce their risk of heart disease by having sex about 103 times annually, averaging around twice weekly.
However, achieving this frequency may pose challenges for some men due to erectile dysfunction, which affects approximately 18 million men in the U.S., according to the American Journal of Medicine.
Additionally, some experience premature ejaculation, which can also adversely affect sexual experiences.
Fortunately, a straightforward exercise can address these issues.
Dr. Luke Pratsides, a General Practitioner and Head of Medical at the digital health service Numan, recommends that men perform Kegels, a form of pelvic floor exercise.
“The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located between the tailbone and pelvis, designed to support the bowel, bladder, and beyond,” Dr. Luke told UNILAD.
Dr. Luke further explained the benefits of exercising these muscles for sexual health: “For men, these muscles play a key role in sexual function—particularly in controlling ejaculation and maintaining erections. Strengthening your pelvic floor can give you a feeling of greater control during sex, delaying ejaculations and helping to manage conditions like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.”
He also highlighted other significant factors influencing sexual performance, such as cardiovascular health, testosterone levels, and nerve function.
“Ensuring optimal pelvic floor health is crucial,” he emphasized.
“Kegels are the most well-known pelvic floor exercises,” noted Dr. Luke. “The goal of these exercises is to contract the same muscles you’d use to stop urinating mid-flow. Once you’ve identified them, squeeze and hold for a few seconds, then release. Repeat this for three sets of 10 repetitions every day.”
Dr. Luke reassured: “You won’t feel any major difference after a few reps but, over time, consistent practice can help strengthen the pelvic floor and improve your control in the bedroom.”
He advised against performing Kegels while urinating, as it could disrupt normal bladder function.