Kegel Exercises (+ Better Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health)

Oh, Kegels… these pelvic floor exercises certainly get a lot of press, but do they work? And are they actually helpful?

I saw a specialist to get my pelvic floor evaluated after six pregnancies. One of those oh-so-fun things we get to do as women. The good news? Shockingly – no diastasis or pelvic floor problems for me. But I had a fascinating conversation with the therapist about Kegel exercises and what actually works to improve pelvic floor health.

Turns out that Kegels have their place, but they aren’t for everyone, and they were never intended to be a stand-alone exercise as many women use them today. Strengthening the pelvic floor is…