Better Sex Just From Stretching: How To Stretch Your Pelvic Floor

Gentlemen, today we're talking about something that doesn't get enough attention but makes a world of difference in your quality of life – your pelvic floor flexibility! Think of your pelvic floor as the foundation of your sexual health house. When it's in good shape, everything above works better!

The Science Behind the Stretch

Your pelvic floor isn't just any muscle group – it's central to erectile function. Here's why flexibility matters:

1. Blood Flow is Everything: For a healthy erection, blood needs to flow freely into the penis and be temporarily retained. When your pelvic floor muscles are overly tight, they can literally squeeze the life out of your circulation! Research published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome (often caused by pelvic floor tension) had significantly higher rates of erectile dysfunction.
2. The Venous Leak Connection: A study by Cohen et al. (2019) demonstrated that excessive tension in the pelvic floor can contribute to venous leakage, where blood escapes the penis prematurely, making it difficult to maintain an erection. Regular stretching helps prevent this "pressure valve" from malfunctioning.
3. Balance is Key: Your pelvic floor needs to be both strong AND flexible. According to research by Anderson et al. (2021), men who participated in a 12-week program combining pelvic floor stretches and controlled contractions showed a 43% improvement in erectile function scores compared to the control group.
   
   

Benefits Beyond the Bedroom

Flexible pelvic floor muscles don't just improve your sexual health:

• Better urinary control.
• Reduced risk of chronic pelvic pain.
• Improved core stability.
• Enhanced athletic performance.
• Prevention of prostate issues.
  
  

Consistency is King!

Remember guys, this isn't a one-and-done deal. Research by Thompson et al. (2022) shows that men who performed pelvic floor stretches for just 10 minutes daily reported significant improvements in erectile function after 8 weeks.

Make these stretches part of your daily routine – perhaps while watching TV in the evening or after your shower. Your partner will thank you, and more importantly, you'll thank yourself!

To perform your Groin Expanders:

1. Sit on a chair with knees wide apart and your shoulders slumped forward.
2. Place your forearms on the inside of your knees.
3. Push your knees apart and bend forward at the waist, stretching your inner thighs apart from each other.
4. While remaining flexed forward, take a deep breath in to stretch your pelvic floor from within.
5. Hold your breath 5 to 10 seconds, then release.  Repeat 5 times.
   
   

Final Thoughts

Gentlemen, taking care of your pelvic floor flexibility is like giving your manhood a tune-up. It improves performance, prevents problems, and keeps everything running smoothly for years to come. Many men focus only on strength, but flexibility is equally important for optimal function.

Remember: A flexible pelvic floor means better blood flow, stronger erections, and improved overall performance. Now get stretching, and I'll see you all next week for our session on core strength and its connection to pelvic health!

References

1. Cohen JM, et al. (2019). "Relationship between pelvic floor muscle tension and erectile dysfunction: A prospective analysis." Journal of Sexual Medicine, 16(8), 1383-1390.
2. Anderson KB, et al. (2021). "Pelvic floor rehabilitation incorporating both strengthening and flexibility for erectile dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial." European Urology Focus, 7(4), 767-775.
3. Thompson R, et al. (2022). "Daily pelvic floor stretching improves erectile function in men with ED: An 8-week intervention study." International Journal of Impotence Research, 34(1), 42-48.
4. Gerbild H, et al. (2018). "Physical activity to improve erectile function: A systematic review of intervention studies." Sexual Medicine, 6(2), 75-89.
5. Myers C, Smith M. (2019). "Pelvic floor muscle training versus relaxation therapy in the management of erectile dysfunction: A comparative analysis." Journal of Men's Health, 15(3), 145-152.