Not to hijack this thread, but why is there a difference between erect and non-erect kegels? I was not aware that doing erect kegels was more taxing on the unit - what problems could arise from overdoing them?
My point is that the Kegels in the Newbie Routine are intended to be non-erect Kegels, done as part of the warm-down process.
The basic point of the exercise is to increase muscle tone and thereby promote blood-flow to the region.
Non-erect Kegels have the advantage of being able to be done anywhere at any time; in the car, listening to music, in the subway, or perhaps at a really boring chick-flick with your girl - whatever. Squeeze and hold for five seconds, release, repeat - 50 times; that’s it.
It’s not that there is a danger to doing them with an erection. You can’t really overdo Kegels. But, especially for Newbies, the whole idea is to tune into the body and be precise. Having an erection can be somewhat of a distraction. Often Kegels done with an erection are accompanied by Edging or full-on masturbatory activities; these can be problematic in terms of really getting the most out the exercise and concentrating on doing them fully, and properly.
Nothing wrong with erect Kegels per se, it’s just that we want folks to learn to get the most out of what they are doing.
If you get bored at work, do a few Kegels. It can’t hurt.
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