Erectile dysfunction, more commonly known as impotence, has been treated medically with medications like Viagra and surgery. Fortunately, an exercise usually prescribed to pregnant or incontinent women can sometimes treat this male-only condition. A study by the University of West England found that 40 percent of participants who did pelvic floor or Kegel exercises attained normal erectile function. Improvements were seen in 34.5 percent.
Step 1
Lie on your back or sit in a comfortable position. Squeeze the muscles around your anus, but relax your glutes to identify the pelvic floor muscles. Also squeeze muscles around the urethra by imagining that you need to stop urinating. Keep your thighs, abs and glutes relaxed.
Step 2
Squeeze the muscles of the urethra and anus simultaneously. Maintain the squeeze for five seconds and relax completely.
Step 3
Repeat the exercise for a total of eight to 10 reps. Hold each for five seconds and rest for 10 seconds in between each rep.
Step 4
Perform five rapid contractions without the hold or the rest in between.
Step 5
Do four to five sets of Kegel exercises daily.
Tips and Warnings
- Kegel exercises can also treat premature ejaculation and incontinence in men. They may also increase the sensation of orgasm.
