Can overdoing Kegels cause ED?

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

I know it might sound a bit weird but I started having ED after I started doing kegels. I was amazed what people said about kegels and so I started doing them quite intensively. Two weeks later my morning erections got weaker and later they were completely gone.I have to admit I went on doing them even after my morning erections were completely gone because I thought it would come back stronger later which wasnt the case sadly. Nowadays I have some morning erections once or twice a week( they are not as strong as they used to be but better than nothing )

Has anyone experienced the same issue with kegels ? or knows anything about connection between overdoing kegels and ED? and/or any solution to reverse this process? I would really appreciate it greatly if you could help me ...

[Boosie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Boosie]

Been wondering the same tbh, maybe try doing reverse kegels?

[Cantona7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Cantona7]

It is NOT ED. You HAVE to take progressive approach with most things related to PE and this is especially true of any kind of Kegel routine (Kegel/Reverse Kegel, Kegel only, Reverse Kegel only etc). What you have done is you have exhausted your pelvic floor area and it has significantly effected your EQ. This is very common in people who hear something good about something and jump at it as vigorously as they can. You have to build it up for your own safety.

I am assuming you were on a Kegel only routine. Pelvic floor muscles can get tired very easily. If done with common sense, this routine helps with EQ and DOs and MMOs further down the line but it must be understood it can have negative impact on your prostrate if you don't build up the strength.

I would advise you take a week or two off completely from PE and start with Minuteman's pelvic floor balancing routine. It is 7-8 weeks program and takes a progressive approach.

Oh and don't think about it all the time, just take some time off and when it feels right go about it in a sensible manner.

Good Luck!

[Jay1983 Senior MemberMember of the Month Apr 2014, Sept 2016 Find all posts View Profile Close Jay1983]

It is NOT ED. You HAVE to take progressive approach with most things related to PE and this is especially true of any kind of Kegel routine (Kegel/Reverse Kegel, Kegel only, Reverse Kegel only etc). What you have done is you have exhausted your pelvic floor area and it has significantly effected your EQ. This is very common in people who hear something good about something and jump at it as vigorously as they can. You have to build it up for your own safety.

I am assuming you were on a Kegel only routine. Pelvic floor muscles can get tired very easily. If done with common sense, this routine helps with EQ and DOs and MMOs further down the line but it must be understood it can have negative impact on your prostrate if you don't build up the strength.

I would advise you take a week or two off completely from PE and start with Minuteman's pelvic floor balancing routine. It is 7-8 weeks program and takes a progressive approach.

Oh and don't think about it all the time, just take some time off and when it feels right go about it in a sensible manner.

Good Luck!

Hit the damn nail on the head!! +1!

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

I amnot really sure if reverse kegels be a help now. But thanks for the advice I will

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

Hi cris_jos, thank you very much for the post. My original post might be missing some important information about my case. Sorry about that. But believe me any problem related with penis and erection gives the person a tremendous amount of stress, confusion and also loss of self confidence. I found about this forum only three days ago and trying to familiarize myself with the terms and issues. My problem is to maintain an erection. Although getting an erection is more difficult than before, it is not completely impossible so maintaining an erection is my main issue. Do you still think it is not ED? I quit doing the exercise June 2012 and it has been 10 months. And yes you are right I was on a Kegel only routine. The only positive development that has happened since then is I have started to have a number 7 morning erection once a week or so. Considering the fact that there were no morning erections for the first 7 months after my giving up Kegels it is something I dearly appreciate when it happens. Dont you think 10 months is enough for this pelvic floor area to pull itself together without needing any other exercise? Nevertheless I will follow your advice and but I just need sometimes to pull myself together. In the mean time I want to stay away from porn and masturbating too. In some other forums people say porn also might cause ED. However I have to start do something about it. And I appreciate all the information, comments and advice. Thank you very much and wish me luck.

[Gingerale Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Gingerale]

Have you seen any improvement Smith?

[Pegasus AdministratorPE Gym EditorPEGym Hero ☺ Admin of the Month Mar 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Pegasus]

Yes kegels can cause this issue . The pelvic floor goes into spasm and does not work as effectively . Sometimes this is accompanied by toilet issues .

So to treatment options .
A physio who deals with the pelvic floor .
If you don't have that option there is a range of things you can do . Deep flat footed squat, yoga stretches ,reverse kegels and various massage types.

[BigO AdministratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close BigO]

My opinion on kegels has always been that if there is no issue with control then light Kegel routines or no kegels are the very best way to go.

[Pegasus AdministratorPE Gym EditorPEGym Hero ☺ Admin of the Month Mar 2015 Find all posts View Profile Close Pegasus]

This is actually an old thread however this style of thing does come up and the info may have use for other members.

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

Hi Gingerale, no improvements at all. I dont really know what to do next.

[Jaw Breaker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jaw Breaker]

If you overtrain the area of your body responsible for your EQ ... it's going to affect your EQ. Just like you don't bench press or curl 7 days a week ... the same applies to your pelvic floor muscles. They need a break too.

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

Yes kegels can cause this issue . The pelvic floor goes into spasm and does not work as effectively . Sometimes this is accompanied by toilet issues .

So to treatment options .
A physio who deals with the pelvic floor .
If you don't have that option there is a range of things you can do . Deep flat footed squat, yoga stretches ,reverse kegels and various massage types.

Hi Pegasus, I have been to two different urologists, they checked me and said my willy and balls were fine. They also did blood tests which were fine, too. However, they didnt check my pelvic floor. Which doctor deals with it? is it a urologist? And how do they tell if something is wrong. Do they check with hand? or x ray ?
Nevertheless it`s been more than two years, dont you think it is more than enough time to heal itself?

[smith114 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smith114]

If you overtrain the area of your body responsible for your EQ ... it's going to affect your EQ. Just like you don't bench press or curl 7 days a week ... the same applies to your pelvic floor muscles. They need a break too.

i havent been doing anything for a very long time now. But it`s still same

[Jaw Breaker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Jaw Breaker]

Hi Pegasus, I have been to two different urologists, they checked me and said my willy and balls were fine. They also did blood tests which were fine, too. However, they didnt check my pelvic floor. Which doctor deals with it? is it a urologist? And how do they tell if something is wrong. Do they check with hand? or x ray ?
Nevertheless it`s been more than two years, dont you think it is more than enough time to heal itself?

They'll check to see if your have overactive/knotted fascia surrounding the pelvic floor area, which will cause issues.