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Ask Dr. Cullins: Sex



Q:  How can I make my orgasms better or stronger?

A:  Many women and men find that the longer they postpone orgasm, the stronger it is. Many women also find that clitoral stimulation during vaginal intercourse makes orgasm more likely and more powerful. Both women and men can do exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that play a very important role in orgasm. Kegel exercises are done by tightening and relaxing the muscles used to stop urination. Strengthening these muscles can also alleviate urinary incontinence, improve sexual sensation, and aid muscle tone recovery from childbirth. Because they are internal muscle exercises, they can be done privately anywhere, anytime. Kegels should be done five times in a row, several times a day:

1.     Tighten pelvic muscles a little, and hold for five seconds.

2.     Tighten a little more, and hold for five seconds more.

3.     Tighten as much as possible, and hold for another five seconds.

4.     Relax the muscles in reverse steps, holding five seconds at each step.



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Published: 05.30.03 | Updated: 05.11.06

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