Weak pelvic floor muscles or pelvic floor dysfunction can interfere with a lot of areasbeyond just sex.

Enter: reverse Kegels.

What is a reverse Kegel?

Abby Moore

Both women and men can engage in Kegels and reverse Kegels to relax and contract the pelvic floor.

Kegels vs. reverse Kegels.

Kegel exercises help to isolate and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, urogynecologistTirsit S. Asfaw, M.D., says.

On the flip side, some people have tight pelvic floor muscles, which can lead topainful sexor spasms.

How to do reverse Kegels.

Here’s her step-by-step guide for a reverse Kegel:

Benefits of reverse Kegels.

“For women, true pelvic floor relaxation and lengthening are important for childbirth.

For women and men, a reverse Kegel can better allow us to empty our bowels.”

What to know about results.

The bottom line.

Consider it a meditative orbreathworkmoment if that helps.