We all know about Kegel exercises, right? Those discreet little squeezes we do while stuck in traffic or in a bustling café, all to strengthen our pelvic floor muscles. These exercises help keep our pelvic organs in place and can be quite useful for avoiding those oh-so-embarrassing moments of unexpected leaks.
In your 20s and possibly into your 30s, the pelvic floor usually does its job without a hitch. Everything feels secure, and it’s easy to forget that one day, you might face some challenges in that area. Life gets hectic, and you might find yourself a bit lax about your Kegel routine. Sure, you might occasionally practice stopping the flow of urine just to check in, but then reality hits.
Suddenly, when you least expect it, you realize you’ve been caught off guard. You start experiencing little accidents, and you wish you had put in the effort to exercise those muscles. So, how do you know if you’ve been neglecting your Kegels? Here are seven signs:
- At dinner, when one of your kids cracks a joke, you suddenly find yourself dashing to the bathroom, legs crossed and all.
- Sneezing outdoors during allergy season turns into a precarious dance of step-step-stop-cross legs-sneeze, praying you can hold it together.
- The thought of running without multiple bathroom trips first? Out of the question!
- Exercises like squats and jumping jacks become daunting, often requiring you to wear a leak guard.
- Your prankster child’s scare tactics lead to a much bigger surprise than they intended… and now it’s all over their shoes.
- Trampolines, which once brought joy, now feel more like an MMA match, filled with anxiety.
- On long car rides, that extra-large soda or fancy coffee reminds you that it wasn’t the best choice, as you search for the next rest area.
Kegel exercises are essential, ladies! As for me, I’m determined to not let things get out of hand. My plan? To become the Kegel champion! No one wants their pelvic organs making a surprise appearance, and I’m really tired of laundry mishaps.
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In summary, keeping your pelvic floor strong is crucial, and recognizing the signs of neglect is the first step toward improvement.