When to do your Kegels

Make Kegel exercises part of your daily routine. Some ways to do that include:

• Fit in a set of Kegels every time you do a routine task, such as brushing your teeth or making breakfast.
• Do another set after you urinate, to get rid of the last few drops of urine.
• Squeeze your pelvic floor muscles just before and during any activity that puts pressure on your stomach area. Examples are sneezing, coughing, laughing or heavy lifting.

Don't do Kegels while you urinate. Stopping your bladder from emptying could raise your risk of a bladder infection.