This is not recommended. Urination is a reflex-based act, and practising Kegels when you are on the toilet can disrupt the normal reflexes. This could cause you to develop symptoms related to micturition (urination) such as incomplete emptying, straining and difficulty initiating urination, etc.

Edit: Of course doing this once or twice will not have a lasting impact, but lots of people hear the cue "stop the flow of urine" which isn't a great way to practice (because of the above reasons) and I just wanted to make it clear for people who have never tried it before that practising on the toilet isn't really recommended. It's best to learn how to feel your pelvic floor properly from the get-go so that the habit and connection becomes easier.

When's the last time you changed your sheets and pillows?

I am a pelvic floor physio. Please do not just start Kegels without any guidance or an assessment of your pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a bunch of muscles, so like any other muscle it can get tight and doing more Kegels could actually be detrimental and make your symptoms worse. On top of that, often people do them wrong and just end up squeezing everything, or they might even be bearing down when they mean to squeeze and lift (due to discoordination in the pelvic floor).

There isn't a sure-fire way of knowing your pelvic floor is tight without doing an internal assessment, and I would recommend watching a video on the pressure system and the inner core unit before attempting Kegels so you have a good understanding of how the pelvic floor works (and why you'd even want to do Kegels in the first place).

Like has been mentioned - pelvic floor physio. By doing their prescribed exercises you can fix the problem, but it takes a while and dedication/discipline which many don't follow through with. You have to retrain several interacting muscle groups that are out of whack from an extended period of 'taking over' movements that are supposed to be covered by different muscles.

That being said, there are other more serious problems that have the same symptoms so don't use this to "explain it away" instead of talking directly to a urologist about it. This all applies to women as well.

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True!

What is the course of action if that description is accurate? I've seen people talking about seeing medical professionals but that seems like a major thing for a relatively minor inconvenience

If you are feeling a sensation that isn't actually there you should definitely consult a medical professional.

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I'm gonna level with you since everyone is telling you it's impossible, which is technically wrong. While risky, HGH use during the critical growth phase, before growth plates have closed, will increase height. If you present a compelling enough case, a doctor can prescribe it. There are also natural ways to mildly increase HGH levels, but you're going to have to google them.

hard to tell, I'd probably wrap my neck with some type of paper towel to absorb whats coming out

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Idk if you’ve ever had a UTI before but it was the discomfort that comes with the UTI even though I didn’t have an infection. I’ve described it to people as feeling like there was something acidic inside my bladder, very deep and dull. It could be a more achy feeling of unwellness, or totally debilitating. Apparently it’s very common, particularly among women.

You just need more heat. The idea is to kill the nearby nerves so they can't feel.

Until you give it coke

Yeah that's not going to do anything for you. Look up the techniques of the Kayan tribe if you really want to grow taller. You 100% can if you put in the effort.

If you want someone to like you. Its about them not you! Down the line their should reciprocity but the onus is on you first

Well said. How do you know you had bladder pain?

I had bladder pain for years (interstitial cystitis) because my pelvic floor was too tight. I was told by a pelvic floor therapist that kegels are one of the most over-used exercises out there.

You figured it out faster than my stuff:). Glad you had a resolution too!

This is why it's good to see a pelvic floor therapist. One symptom can be caused by different biomechanical issues, so you need a professional to determine which one is at fault.

Generally I use a vacuum cleaner, but that might work too.

If you don’t grow, just get buff. Or rich. You will be just fine with the ladies if you can nail one of those and still be a good guy. Being short only eliminates a few taller women. No biggie.

I have done it many times. My rules are simple. 12ga pump with slugs, 44mag, big ass knife, my “oh shit” kit and a solid means of communication if things go south and you need out quit. A dog can help too as they will smell them often times before you see them.

Sleep is when you grow. Get plenty of sleep and eat healthy/exercise. The rest is up to genetics.