'Pelvic floor' as the name suggests is the pelvic region of human body. It, however, specifically refers to the group pf muscles that act as a sling or hammock across a women's pelvic opening. They are one of the vital set of muscles. It is because these muscles along with other tissues hold the pelvic organs, namely bladder, intestine and urethra in the right place and help them to function properly. The weakening or injury of the pelvic muscles and connective tissue leads to 'pelvic floor disorder'. This may cause from pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, old age and, in some cases due to pregnancy or vaginal delivery of a child. It results in problems like urinary and anal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and decreased sensitivity during orgasm. Hence, is the need to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles.

There are pelvic floor exercises to combat this pelvic floor dysfunction. For this, first you need to identify the pelvic floor muscles. One can feel the pelvic floor muscles while trying to stop the flow of urine. To fortify the pelvic floor muscles one has to sit comfortably and squeeze the muscles ten to fifteen counts at a stretch. During this time one must not withhold breath or tighten stomach, buttock or thigh muscles. Once accustomed to it, one can try to extend each squeeze for a few seconds. At an interval of a week one can increase the number of squeezes, but not overdo it. Also a respite period in between the squeezes should be maintained.

Such exercises are also known as Kegel exercise. It is named after Arnold Kegel, who formulated these exercises. The Kegel exerciser works on the same principle that helps to carry out the exercises designed by Kegels. It work excellently in building up the pelvic floor muscles. It is an advanced resistance vaginal exerciser designed on the lines of Kegel exercise.  This pelvic toner is a registered medical device approved by the FDA.

This abdominal exerciser used regularly can make for quick recovery from any weakness in the pelvic muscles. It enable you to get rid of stress incontinence, where small amounts of urine leakage occurs out during activities like laughing and coughing. The pelvic floor exercises surely improve this condition. Not only this but also tones up the pelvic area and tightens the pelvic muscles restoring back youthful vigor. TO top it all the pelvic toner is very easy and enjoyable to use.

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