I hear it a lot from women, “I tried Kegels but they didn’t work for me.”  Well this is what you need to know about Kegels.  Here are some reasons they didn’t work: You’re not doing them right. They might seem easy enough but about 50% of women do them incorrectly.  I often see women substituting with other muscles by squeezing their butt or thighs or contracting their abs too much.  It’s also important to incorporate the correct breathing pattern with performing Kegels because the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles work in conjunction to regulate intra-abdominal pressure.  To perform them correctly make sure you’re in good posture and, while exhaling,…