Medically reviewed by Amanda Savage, edited 5th January, 2022.

What is a Kegel exercise?

First things first – yes, Kegel exercises are as important for men as for women. 

Our pelvic floor muscles support the bowels and bladder while also playing a key role in sexual function and being able to last that little bit longer. So, it’s important we strengthen them.

While pelvic muscles are often associated with treating urinary incontinence among those who’ve had their prostate removed, there are plenty of benefits to practising strengthening them regularly for all of us.

Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about male Kegel exercises and how they can improve your health and wellbeing.

Benefits of Kegel exercises for men

While research suggests men who have undergone a prostatectomy will benefit from

1: Male Pelvic Floor Exercises

A lot of men don’t realise that they have a pelvic floor, but you do! The male pelvic floor is group of muscles that support your bladder and bowel. It wraps around your prostate gland and the inner parts of your penis, stretching from your anus to your pubic bones. The way that it’s connected to all of these organs means that it’s responsible for controlling how you wee, poo and have sex. Having a strong pelvic floor will give you stronger erections that last. It will also prevent you from developing conditions like male incontinence. 

How to do male kegels

The best way to strengthen and protect your pelvic floor is to do male pelvic floor exercises.

The Male Pelvic Floor and Benefits of Kegels for Men

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Symptoms and Causes of a Man's Weak Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor exercises, otherwise known as Kegels, are often associated with women. However, men can also practice pelvic floor exercises and strengthen their pelvic muscles as a result. With practice, you can do Kegel exercises anywhere, anytime, and reap the rewards of continence and an active and fulfilled sex life.

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What are Pelvic Floor Exercises and Why are They Important for Men?

Male pelvic floor exercises have become increasingly recognised as a first-line treatment for male incontinence, erection problems, premature ejaculation, as well as being an important part of recovery after pelvic surgery, especially prostate surgery. Pelvic floor muscle training is extremely effective for helping with:

• Stress incontinence - Men who leak urine when they cough, sneeze or are active are suffering from stress incontinence. Pelvic

If your pelvic floor muscles are very weak, it can sometimes be impossible to perform manual pelvic floor exercises. Male pelvic floor exercises can be made easy through the use of an electronic male pelvic toner. The electrical stimulation produced from the device can enhance the effect of pelvic floor muscle training, allowing your pelvic floor to grow stronger, quicker.

To learn about manual pelvic floor exercises for men, visit our page.

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What is a Male Electronic Pelvic Floor Toner and How Does it Work?

If you are exercising your pelvic floor manually and correctly, you are still only able to properly improve the

Pelvic floor exercises are often associated with women who are tightening up their pelvic floor after childbirth. However, they can also help with a wide range of men's health issues as the pelvic floor is essential for the control of your bladder and bowel, as well as having a role in erectile function during intercourse.

Performing Kegel exercises on a daily basis can help your pelvic floor in a number of ways. Kegels help to maintain strong and healthy sexual function. They can help you to gain stronger, healthier and better erections through toned pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic floor exercises can help to tackle incontinence, treat erectile dysfunction, and help with premature ejaculation.

To find out more about male pelvic floor problems, visit our page.

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How Are Male Pelvic Floor Disorders Treated?

The development of a pelvic floor disorder can impact you both emotionally and physically. Strengthening

Despite its hard work, the pelvic region is home to some of the most common issues that men can develop.

Prostate cancer is the most common form of male cancer in the UK. Usually developing slowly so you are not aware for the first few years of its growth.

As you age your risk of developing benign prostate enlargement (BPE) increases. Men over 50 have a 50% chance of developing BPE, and 2 million men are currently receiving treatment for it.

The prostate can also cause a common problem called prostatitis, affecting men of all ages. Your prostate will painful swell which can cause issues of urinary incontinence.

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What Is The Prostate?

The prostate is a small gland located in the pelvis between the penis and the bladder. It surrounds the urethra and can put pressure on it if prostate problems develop. Around

Incontinence is a condition that mainly affects women due to effects of childbirth and the menopause on the pelvic floor. However, it is also a common condition in men. Increasingly so with age, with over 10% of men over the age of 65 suffer with a degree of urinary incontinence. This increases the chance of moving into a care home and your chance of suffering with bowel incontinence as well.

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What is Male Incontinence?

Incontinence is recognised as the accidental leakage of urine, or faecal matter. It can be an embarrassing condition to suffer with and negatively impact your self-esteem and happiness.

Male incontinence is a growing problem, with 1 in 4 men suffering from urinary incontinence at some point during their life. The NHS estimates that between 3 and 6 million people in the UK have some degree of urinary incontinence; so if you suffer you are not alone.

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What Causes Male Incontinence?