IKs and the IC

[Schmukk]

Hi guys, when you get an IK, where exactly is kegeling for you guys? the PC (near the anus) or the BC/IC (near the base of the penis)

[Jay1983]

PC and BC.

[Everyman]

For me, both BC (base of penis and perineum) and PC (anus). Frankly speaking, I feel my entire PF clench with every IK.

[TeoDeles]

I rarely have Iks.
When I have them is imediately after pooping for like some secs and while night wood.
It s exactly at the place where you can feel the Kegel... so I guess its BC/IC.

I have felt the PC muscle tight only when I had created a very tensed PF in the past.

[Schmukk]

Thanks for the responses guys.

I notice I always have a slight kegel, when sitting/standing etc. I attribute this to a weak core and stress.

Does anyone have a weak core that has resulted in constant kegeling??

[Johnny D]

Thanks for the responses guys.

I notice I always have a slight kegel, when sitting/standing etc. I attribute this to a weak core and stress.

Does anyone have a weak core that has resulted in constant kegeling??

Consider that it also becomes a habit and possibly a result of a tense pelvic floor. I have a very strong core but discovered that I was contracting/clenching my PF regularly. I was previously not really even in tune with my PF muscles and not aware of what was going on down there throughout the day. Once I became more aware and did a lot of work to stretch and relax the muscles, I've noticed over time that I'm contracting/clenching FAR less. I already had a very strong core - I just kept my PF in a rather constant stated of tension and had to work past that.

[TeoDeles]

Consider that it also becomes a habit and possibly a result of a tense pelvic floor. I have a very strong core but discovered that I was contracting/clenching my PF regularly. I was previously not really even in tune with my PF muscles and not aware of what was going on down there throughout the day. Once I became more aware and did a lot of work to stretch and relax the muscles, I've noticed over time that I'm contracting/clenching FAR less. I already had a very strong core - I just kept my PF in a rather constant stated of tension and had to work past that.

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[Schmukk]

Consider that it also becomes a habit and possibly a result of a tense pelvic floor. I have a very strong core but discovered that I was contracting/clenching my PF regularly. I was previously not really even in tune with my PF muscles and not aware of what was going on down there throughout the day. Once I became more aware and did a lot of work to stretch and relax the muscles, I've noticed over time that I'm contracting/clenching FAR less. I already had a very strong core - I just kept my PF in a rather constant stated of tension and had to work past that.

Thanks for replying Jonny. It’s definitely a habit and a terrible one. Curious, were there any specific stretches u did?

I can alr do the Hindi squat for 10-15 mins with belly breathing. That helps to loosen it somewhat but just the motion of standing up from the Hindi makes me kegel.... I know there’s a ton of suggested yoga poses/ stretches but curious what worked for you?

And did your Pre E go away after u fixed the clenching issue?

[Johnny D]

I don't know when one can say that Pre E has gone away. I don't think it's a binary thing for me - either I have Pre E or it's gone - but is more about ability to control the response to stimulation. My ability to control is considerably better and continues to improve but that doesn't mean that I can last as long as I want. I'm also developing MMO which changes things up since I might DO during sex and continue on, whereas prior I would either stop completely or just blow. So I'll just say that PF awareness, control, and relaxation has most definitely made Pre E much less of an issue, anyway.

I do various stretching for the entire pelvic region: Couch, Pigeon, Happy Baby, Hindi, even basic hamstring helps since it's all connected. Lots of belly breathing, especially during Hindi and Happy Baby to expand the PF. Teaching yourself to belly breath as a default should be a priority. All of that is to loosen up the PF muscles and rid yourself of tension, but you also have to develop awareness. Check in with your PF frequently - if you're clenching, do some RK's and try to relax it. It takes a while so you have to make a habit of this and over time you'll be clenching less and less. Sure, you're gonna IK at times. Contracting the PF muscles when getting out of a pose might be completely natural and necessary - you need to create proper bracing - it's more about clenching when there's no particular reason. That's what you're trying to train yourself out of.