This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Kegels for Men Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men?

Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...

Do pelvic floor strengtheners work? Experts explain why you may need support beyond Kegels to strengthen your pelvic floor, plus the gadgets that can help.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Women’s health lags men’s in many ways, but there is one area where the scales are tipped the ...

Are you paying attention to your pelvic floor health? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and nerves that form a ...

When we hear the words pelvic floor exercises, it instantly reminds us of either pregnancy or old age. However, doctors and ...

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Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles can ...

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In men, the urethra runs through the prostate before reaching the penis; in women, it’s shorter and exits just in front of the vagina. For urine to flow, the bladder muscle must contract or squeeze ...

Rochelle Collins, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician and assistant clinical professor of family medicine at Quinnipiac University. More than 33 million people in the United States have ...