Kegel exercise

American  

[key-guhl, kee-] / ˈkeɪ gəl, ˈki- /

noun

1. Often Kegel exercises exercise performed to strengthen the pubococcygeus and other muscles of the pelvic floor, in order to control incontinence, improve sexual response, etc.

---

Etymology

Origin of Kegel exercise

Named after Arnold H. Kegel (1894–1981), American gynecologist

Example Sentences

There are nonsurgical options, such as Kegel exercise and pessaries, that can help with stress incontinence, Margolis said.

From Washington Post

Mimi Ayers stocks up on several hundred dollars’ worth of toys and trinkets promoting vaginal beauty and well-being, including a $200 Kegel exercise trainer — sort of a Fitbit for the pelvis.

From Washington Post

A simple Kegel exercise involves cutting off urine flow for six seconds and resuming urination for six seconds.

From New York Times