7 Signs You Might Not Be Kegel-ing Like You Should

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Hey there, friend! So, we all know about those elusive Kegel exercises, right? Those sneaky little pelvic squeezes we try to master while sitting in the middle of a PTA meeting or sipping coffee at a crowded café. They’re meant to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, keep everything in place, and, let’s be real, help you avoid those embarrassing moments of unexpected leakage.

In your 20s and maybe even your 30s, you might not give your pelvic floor much thought. Everything feels fine, and you assume it’ll always be that way. But as life gets hectic, you might find that those Kegels have taken a backseat. Sure, you might stop the flow of urine occasionally just to check in, but then one day—BAM—you find yourself in a situation that makes you wish you had been more committed to your Kegel routine.

Here are seven signs that you might not be nailing those Kegels:

1. When your kid cracks a joke at dinner, you suddenly find yourself sprinting to the bathroom with crossed legs.
2. If you’re outside during allergy season, your sneezing turns into a frantic dance of step-step-stop-cross legs-sneeze, hoping you can hold on long enough.
3. You avoid running unless you’ve made a couple of pit stops first—just to be safe.
4. Even simple exercises like squats and jumping jacks feel like an Olympic event, and you might need a leak guard.
5. If your child loves to scare you with pranks, you might just give them more than a scream to deal with.
6. Trampolines, once your playground of joy, now seem like a hazard zone.
7. During long road trips, that giant soda or fancy coffee seems like a bad idea, and you’re praying for a rest area sign to pop up soon.

Kegels are super important, ladies! As for me, I’m hoping to turn things around. My goal is to become the Kegel queen because, let’s face it, no one wants their pelvic organs making a surprise appearance, and I’m tired of changing my pants!

If you’re looking for more helpful tips, check out some of our other blog posts at this link. And for those interested in home insemination, Cryobaby is an authority on the topic, while Kindbody offers fantastic resources for pregnancy and home insemination.

In summary, keeping up with Kegel exercises is essential for your pelvic floor health. Watch for those warning signs, and don’t hesitate to get back on track!