Kegel exercises

British

/ ˈkɛɡəl /

plural noun

Also called: pelvic-floor exercises. exercises for rehabilitating the pelvic-floor muscles of women suffering stress incontinence, esp after childbirth

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Etymology

Origin of Kegel exercises

C20: named after A. H. Kegel , US gynaecologist

Example Sentences

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And while Kegel exercises are great, there’s a whole rest of your pelvic floor to keep toned, so keep walking, doing sit-ups, and other activities that work your lower abdomen.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2020

While many women have long experience with Kegel exercises, doctors find many men initially are baffled by them.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2014

Known as Kegel exercises, they are performed by tightening the muscles as though one is stopping the flow of urine midstream.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2012

If she’s lucky, the doctor or midwife reminds her to do her Kegel exercises, but without much guidance.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2012

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