{"id":15831,"date":"2020-09-11T17:43:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T16:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15831"},"modified":"2024-01-24T11:10:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T11:10:22","slug":"sexpertise-pelvic-floor-conditioning-sexual-health-week-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bondara.co.uk\/blog\/lifestyle\/sexual-health\/sexpertise-pelvic-floor-conditioning-sexual-health-week-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexpertise: Pelvic Floor Conditioning #SHW20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the spirit of Sexual Health Week 2020<\/strong> (14th – 20th September), we’ve got together with a sexpert to educate us with her comprehensive knowledge of all things sex… #SHW20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proudly presenting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexpertise<\/strong>\/\u02cc\u025bksp\u0259\u02d0\u02c8ti\u02d0z\/noun<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Expert skill or knowledge in the field of sexology<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The advice provided by a sexpert.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Bondara’s latest blog series featuring Women’s Wellness Specialist, Sex Positivity Advocate and Trainee Clinical Sexologist,\u00a0Michelle Jermy<\/a>\u00a0(<\/strong>MSc, BSc, PGCE).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Kegel Kulture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Last month, rapstress collaborators Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion broke the internet with their sex-positive phenomenon WAP<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lapping up the duo’s iconic display of unabashed female sexuality, fans dissected the hit, lyric-by-lyric…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “Hop on top; I wanna ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I do a Kegel <\/em>while it’s inside!”<\/p>\nCardi B – WAP<\/em> (2020).<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    “I thought a Kegel is what a horse did when it kicked back”<\/em> mused enlightened fellow chart-topper, Lewis Capaldi, “but apparently, it’s an exercise to help something with the vagina!”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sure, Kegels are having a cultural moment right now. But what exactly is a ‘Kegel’ and how do you do them? And most importantly, do they give you a wet-ass p*ssy?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Let’s ask our resident sexpert all about it…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Hi Michelle. What are<\/em> ‘Kegels’ and what part of the body do they relate to?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The word ‘Kegel’ often confuses people, but we have all heard of the pelvic floor<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Kegel exercises are simply ‘clench and release’ exercises that make the muscles of the pelvic floor stronger. They were named after the Gynaecologist Dr Arnold Henry Kegel who was known to use these exercises for the treatment of stress incontinence, and many of his patients who completed the treatment did not go on to need surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Yes, that’s right! Kegels really <\/em>help you later down the line…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is pelvic floor conditioning important?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    A weak pelvic floor may lead to issues such as the inability to control your bowels or bladder. Many people only start pelvic floor conditioning once they start having problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Just a few minutes a day can strengthen the sling of muscles that hold your internal organs in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    How do I exercise my pelvic floor? <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The most common question I get is ‘How do I know if I’m doing it correctly?<\/em>‘ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are various ways to find the right set of muscles. So, let me explain, but please do not run away! I will also talk you through a less invasive way…<\/p>\n\n\n\n