To begin with, your body must evidently be in a good global sense of health – your blood vessels, muscles and nerves should ideally be in a good condition. There are also psychological parameters that come into play – the quality of the relationship with your partner also plays a role in sexual pleasure. Yet this is not all.
Having mentioned the importance of having your muscles in good health, you should be aware that certain muscles have a critical role to play in sexual relations. For example, the muscles of the perineum. This zone effectively functions as a support upon which the stomach muscles, and notably, the sexual muscles rest. If the perineal muscles are weakened or infrequently used, sexual performance can be affected – in men as well as women.
The reasons for this are simple. A weakly muscled pelvic support can induce premature ejaculation in men or also a decrease in sensation during the act of lovemaking. In women, a weakly muscled perineum, due to childbirth for example, can equally lead to a reduction in sensation or problems achieving orgasm.
To treat these types of problems, Dr Kegel an American gynocologist in the 40’s, developed a series of exercises to train the perineum. After a childbirth today, gynocologists prescribe perineal reeducation with a physiotherapist. These sessions allow the muscular fibres that have been stretched by the baby to retrain themselves and regain their tone.
There is also another good reason to train your perineum – to help prevent urinary incontinence. However, don’t forget think that the benefits of this training are just for pregnant or older women – younger women can gain benefits from them too. Remember that the pelvic support muscles can aid in sexual function, and therefore sensation.
 Sarah ELCAIDI
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17/11/2021 | 
