Q My girlfriend suggested that I could train myself to have stronger orgasms by doing Kegel exercises. I always thought they were something women did. Are they also useful for a man in his late forties?
A Your girlfriend is a guardian. It’s surprising how few men know about the importance of Kegel exercises, given the evidence supporting the positive impact they can have on sexual function for years. Kegel exercises are named after American gynecologist Dr. Arnold Kegel, who in 1948 developed the concept of strengthening the pelvic floor, an often ignored but important set of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, and other pelvic organs.
Women are often advised to perform Kegel exercises in preparation for and after pregnancy and
