The Paula Method is a proposed alternative to
Kegel exercise
Kegel exercise, also known as pelvic-floor exercise, involves repeatedly contracting and relaxing the muscles that form part of the pelvic floor, now sometimes colloquially referred to as the "Kegel muscles". The exercise can be performed many ti ...
s.
The idea is that by strengthening one's sphincter muscles (eye muscle:
orbicularis oculi
The orbicularis oculi is a muscle in the face that closes the eyelids. It arises from the nasal part of the frontal bone, from the frontal process of the maxilla in front of the lacrimal groove, and from the anterior surface and borders of a short ...
and mouth muscle:
orbicularis oris
In human anatomy, the orbicularis oris muscle is a complex of muscles in the lips that encircles the mouth.
It is a sphincter, or circular muscle, but it is actually composed of four independent quadrants that interlace and give only an appearance ...
), the contractions would also strengthen the sphincter muscles in the pelvic floor.
[ Evidence to support its use is lacking.][
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References
Sexual health
Health issues in pregnancy
Physical exercise
Women's health
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