Pelvic Tone
Keeping the muscles of your pelvic floor in shape — through Kegel exercises or physical therapy — does all kinds of preventive good. It keeps all of your organs in their proper places, of course, and it's required for continence. But pelvic exercise using a Kegel exercise tool also encourages circulation and can strengthen your orgasms. See how easy it is by reading the suggestions below.
First published 01/13/2010 Last updated 07/06/2010
Try these actions—we’ve started with the simplest first
These conditions are related to loss of pelvic muscle tone:
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