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Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women

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Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum. Kegel exercises also are known as pelvic floor muscle training.

With practice, you can do Kegels just about anytime. But before you start doing these exercises, learn how to find the correct muscles and understand the proper technique.