Male Pelvic Fitness: Optimizing Sexual & Urinary Health - Softcover

Siegel MD, Andrew L

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0983061734 ISBN 13: 9780983061731

Publisher: Rogue Wave Press, 2014

Synopsis

MALE PELVIC FITNESS: OPTIMIZING SEXUAL & URINARY HEALTH unveils the largely unrecognized and little known powers of the mysterious male pelvic floor muscles and how to harness their potential.The pelvic floor muscles—the “hidden jewels” of the pelvis that work diligently behind the scenes—are a vital partner to the male sexual organs, whose collaboration is an absolute must for optimal sexual functioning, little different than the relationship between the diaphragm muscle and the lungs. Although concealed from view, they are responsible for some powerful effects, particularly so when intensified by training. Exercises to achieve a well-conditioned pelvic floor, particularly when applied against the force of resistance, are capable of enhancing sexual function and ability as much as general fitness training can enhance athletic performance and endurance. A pelvic floor muscle-training regimen—as with any good fitness program—can impart better performance, increased strength (rigidity), improved endurance and stamina (ejaculatory control), and decreased recovery time (the amount of time it takes to achieve another erection).Conferring advantages that go way beyond the sexual domain, these often-neglected muscles are also vital to male genital-urinary health and serve an essential role in urinary function, bowel function and prostate health. A trained and fit pelvic floor will be helpful in improving as well as preventing the following problems: erectile dysfunction; orgasmic dysfunction; premature ejaculation; stress urinary incontinence that follows prostate surgery; overactive bladder; post-void dribbling; pelvic pain due to muscle spasm; bowel urgency and incontinence; and impairments resulting from saddle sports including bicycling, motorcycling and horseback riding. Virtually everybody is capable of achieving pelvic fitness through pelvicfloor muscle training and reaping the tangible rewards and “member” benefits that result.

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About the Author

Andrew L. Siegel, M.D. is a physician, surgeon and educator who is passionate about the practice of intelligent lifestyle choices as a means for remaining healthy, youthful and fit. He is an enthusiastic wellness advocate and has created a weekly blog, numerous brochures, booklets, books and videos to help educate the community about healthy lifestyle and preventive measures to help ensure maximal fitness, nutrition, disease avoidance and longevity.  One of his favorite quotes is "Genes load the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger."
Dr. Siegel is the author of five books including: FINDING YOUR OWN FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Health, Wellness, Fitness & Longevity (2008); PROMISCUOUS EATING: Understanding and Ending Our Self-Destructive Relationship with Food (2011); MALE PELVIC FITNESS: Optimizing Sexual and Urinary Health (2014); THE KEGEL FIX: Recharging Female Pelvic, Sexual and Urinary Health (2016); and PROSTATE CANCER 20/20: A Practical Guide to Understanding Management Options for Patients and Their Families (2019).  Dr. Siegel undertook residency training in urology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Thereafter, he pursued a fellowship at the UCLA School of Medicine in the field of voiding dysfunction, incontinence, and female pelvic reconstructive surgery. He joined Bergen Urological Associates in 1988 (now merged into NJU--New Jersey Urology), where he continues in private practice. Dr. Siegel is dually board-certified in urology and female pelvic medicine/reconstructive surgery and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, where he is actively involved in medical student and resident education. He is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor New York Metro area and Top Doctor: New Jersey.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rogue Wave Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0983061734
• ISBN 13: 9780983061731
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 178