Kegel exercises for men: technique and limits
For men, the useful action is a gentle inward lift around the back passage and urethra. The penis base may draw slightly inward and the scrotum may lift, but visible movement is only a check—not a target to force.
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- Imagine stopping wind, then stopping urine, and combine the actions.
- Keep the stomach, buttocks and legs relaxed.
- After prostate surgery, follow the timing given by the care team.
Finding the male pelvic floor
Begin sitting or lying. Close around the anus and urethra and feel a small lift inside the pelvis. Do not hold your breath or bear down.
Strength is not the only goal
Control includes a clear release. Persistent tension can be associated with pain and urinary or bowel difficulty, so more repetitions are not always the answer.
After prostate surgery
NICE recommends supervised pelvic floor muscle training for stress urinary incontinence caused by prostatectomy. A general web timer should support—not replace—the programme supplied by the clinical team.