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Kegel exercises

Kegel exercises are a special kind of exercise that help make your pee and poop muscles stronger. These are muscles that you use to hold in your pee and poop when you don't want to go to the bathroom yet. Kegel exercises help keep these muscles healthy and strong, so you don't accidentally pee or poop in your pants.

To do Kegel exercises, you first need to find the muscles you use to hold in pee and poop. You can do this by pretending you are trying to hold in pee or poop and feeling the muscles that tighten up inside your body. Once you've found those muscles, you can start doing Kegel exercises.

One way to do Kegel exercises is to squeeze those muscles tight, like you're trying to hold in pee or poop for a few seconds, then relax them. Do this a few times in a row, and repeat it a few times a day. It's like practicing a new move in a game or sport.

Another way to do Kegel exercises is to squeeze those muscles tight for a few seconds, then relax them for a few seconds, and then repeat. You can do this several times in a row, and then take a little break. This is like doing small reps in a workout.

By doing Kegel exercises regularly, you can strengthen those muscles to help prevent leaks and other problems. But if you have any questions or concerns about your pee or poop muscles, be sure to talk to a doctor or a grown-up you trust.