Kegels?
Filed Under: Parenting
Does anyone really do these and do they work? I do a few kegels every so often, but if exercising my pelvic muscle regularly would keep me from peeing my pants every time I cough, well, I could add them to my exercise routine. Otherwise, I’ll be buying some Depends next time I get a cold & cough.
Also, does it bug you guys that this blog is all over the place? I mean, one week I’m all up in arms about something political and the next week I’m talking about peeing my pants. Sheesh.
PHAT = Parenting, Homeschooling And Technology. That about sums up my life at the moment. 
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Kris | Jun 7, 2006 | Reply
Physical therapy, weights (yes, you heard me right) and about 30 kegels three to five times a week.
No, I’m not doing this right now but I totally should be. Yes it does work, otherwise you can have surgery I believe.
The physical therapy was really worth it for me, but a little embarrassing to say the least.
On the last visit she did some myofacial release on some muscles “up there” (yes, you heard me right!).
Jo | Jun 8, 2006 | Reply
Personally, I think it’s great that you are just posting whatever is on your mind at the time. It makes you more “real” if that makes sense. I enjoy reading blogs where the moms write because they want to share what’s going on in their lives and heads. The blogs where it seems everyone is trying to be the next professional mom blogger (not saying you just speaking in general) by being politically correct, nicey nice, and trying to sound smarter than they really are gets old. Unfortunately, that seems to be the way most blogs are going these days.
So PLEASE continue being yourself. It’s much more enjoyable to read and shows you as a real mommy and person.
Jo | Jun 8, 2006 | Reply
Oh and Kegels? Hell, girl they can’t hurt now can they? LOL
Cynthia | Jun 8, 2006 | Reply
Hey, I like your eclectic style of blogging here. Just proves that our lives are not one dimensional and not easily categorized.
As for Kegels, yeah, I’d like to hear some success stories. After nine children, I don’t think there is any hope.
Jess | Jun 8, 2006 | Reply
You had me giggling out loud! I haven’t heard the word Kegel since I was reading “What to expect…” many years ago! Anything that will keep us dry is worth a try
genia | Jun 9, 2006 | Reply
I’m in P/T for bursitis in my hip but I’ve been given a regimen that includes kegels, weights and abdomen and back exercises for core strength. Core strength is key. Strength in those areas will help in the “bladder” department.It’s all related. Do it now while you’re still young — it’ll pay off big time later.
Jess | Jun 9, 2006 | Reply
Yeah, and what else have we got to do with our pelvis?!!
Jolie | Jun 10, 2006 | Reply
Kegels do work. Just don’t overdo it. It can make others things difficult if you do it too much. I am speaking from experience.
sandy | Jun 10, 2006 | Reply
I’d laugh out loud over this entry, but I have never been good about remembering to do my kegels.
I, like others have said, like the all-over-the-place style. I mean really, who in life is actually one dimensional?
Colleen | Jun 12, 2006 | Reply
I’ve been doing kegels for about a week now, I will let you know what the outcome is. As for too much, what could possibly happen?
Joan Price | Jun 14, 2006 | Reply
Yes, Kegels are great — if you do them right! As I describe in my book, Better Than I Ever Expected: Straight Talk about Sex After Sixty, they should be done slowly, “zipping” up your pelvic floor from front to back, a bit at a time. Then hold for a few seconds, then completely release, take a deep breath, and release again. And yes, they will help avoid bladder incontinence.
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