Benefits of Kegel exercises for men

Many factors can weaken your pelvic floor muscles. These include:

• Surgery to remove the prostate, also called radical prostatectomy.
• Overactive bladder.
• Aging.
• Being overweight.
• Straining from constipation or lots of coughing.

You might benefit from doing Kegel exercises if you:

• Dribble after urination, usually after you've left the toilet.
• Leak urine, also called urinary incontinence.
• Leak urine after having a strong, sudden urge to urinate. This is called urge incontinence.
• Leak stool, also called fecal incontinence.

Kegels help some people stop these leaks. Kegels also may improve sexual function. But talk with your healthcare professional before you start doing these exercises. Ask if Kegels are right for you.