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Men — beware the exercise mistakes that can lead to serious sexual issues

Nypost · · 596 words · By Rachel Sacks
Male Sexual Health and Exercise
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17 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that weight lifting provides general health benefits, including strengthening muscles and lowering the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The evidence cites general health benefits from weight training.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lifting weights has been shown to strengthen muscles, boost brain health and lower the risk of several health conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While pumping iron can build stur…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/health/exercise-mistakes-that-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Training with weights, resistance bands, or body weight can help build strength and muscle.It may also reduce your risk of dying from cancer or heart disease, new research suggests.Thirty to 60 minute…
https://www.businessinsider.com/30-minutes-strength-exercise…
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web search NEUTRAL — Weight lifting, or resistance exercise, has been deemed one of the healthiest ways to work out. The benefits are many – from keeping the heart healthy, lowering diabetes risk, keeping osteoporosis at …
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/weight-lifting-benefits…
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“Pelvic floor muscles keep your core stable, hold organs in place and help with basic bodily functions — but overworking them can lead to chronic tightness and eventually, sexual dysfunction.”
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The claim that overworking pelvic floor muscles can lead to chronic tightness and sexual dysfunction is not directly corroborated by multiple independent sources. The provided web search results discuss pelvic floor function and issues but do not specifically confirm the mechanism described in this claim (overworking leading to tightness/dysfunction) across multiple sources.
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“The muscles around your pelvic floor play a role in erections and arousal.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that specific pelvic floor muscles (like ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus) are essential contributors to the mechanics of erection and overall sexual health.
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web search NEUTRAL — Among these, the ischiocavernosus and bulbospongiosus muscles are critical yet often overlooked contributors. These muscles are essential to the mechanics of erection and ejaculation and overall sexua…
https://www.pelvichealthnj.com/pelvic-floor-blog/what-pelvic…
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web search NEUTRAL — These muscles not only contribute to the mechanics of erection and ejaculation but also play a vital role in overall sexual health. Understanding their function and how pelvic floor therapy can addres…
https://www.malepelviscenter.com/blog/what-pelvic-floor-musc…
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web search NEUTRAL — Whether it's a weak pelvic floor or a tight overactive pelvic floor — what you need to know about pelvic floor muscles, kegel exercises or pelvic floor muscle exercises for erectile dysfunction.
https://healthymale.org.au/health-article/male-pelvic-floor-…
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“If they are constantly tight or overloaded, then they can restrict the blood flow and compress nerves that are essential for healthy sexual function.”
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The concept that tightness can restrict blood flow and compress nerves is mentioned in the context of pelvic floor issues in one web search result, but this specific mechanism is not independently corroborated by multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that holds the pelvic organs in place. A strong pelvic floor is associated with good sexual outcomes. People may encounter sexual health issues if their pelvic f…
https://www.smsna.org/patients/did-you-know/how-can-overly-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs when the muscles and nerves in the pelvis don't work as they should. The pelvis is the area between your hips, and the pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sup…
https://www.verywellhealth.com/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-8742…
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web search NEUTRAL — What Is a Tight Pelvic Floor? A tight pelvic floor happens when the pelvic floor muscles are overactive, shortened, or unable to relax fully. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located in the pelv…
https://www.pelvis.nyc/tight-pelvic-floor-guide/
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“Over time, this can result in pelvic pain, pain during sex, pain during masturbation and ejaculation, bladder issues and daily discomfort.”
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Multiple sources discuss chronic pelvic pain and associated symptoms, including pain during sexual activity (dyspareunia) and urinary/bowel issues, which aligns with the claim's scope.
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web search NEUTRAL — Overview Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below the bellybutton and between the hips that lasts six months or longer. Chronic pelvic pain can have more than one cause. It may be a symptom of an…
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chronic-pelvi…
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web search NEUTRAL — What is pelvic floor dysfunction? Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition where you can't correctly relax and coordinate the muscles in your pelvic floor to urinate (pee) or have a bowel moveme…
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14459-pelvic-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Abstract Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is explained as a complaint of cyclic or non-cyclic pelvic pain lasting for at least six months with or without dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, dysuria, and dyschezia. Th…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9709590/
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“Anything that involves heavy bracing, such as squats, deadlifts and even ab-focused routines, can cause gym-goers to subconsciously tense their pelvic floor muscles without realizing.”
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Web search results confirm that heavy lifting exercises like squats and deadlifts require and involve bracing, which engages the pelvic floor muscles.
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web search NEUTRAL — Bracing, Breathing, and Core Engagement Techniques for Stronger Squats, Deadlifts, Presses, and Ab Training If you lift heavy, the way you brace and breathe can be the difference between PRs and plate…
https://www.elitefitnessalliance.com/blog/bracing-breathing-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Therefore, the abdominal muscles are still engaged while creating this tension, and there is no loss of intra-abdominal pressure. Back Squat Bracing In a back squat, the bar will be behind the back, w…
https://www.czarbellstrength.com/blog/breathing-bracing-in-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Engaged core muscles are worked heavily in deadlifts & squats Credit Musclesused.com Diaphragm and Pelvic floor In addition, bracing involves engaging the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles. These mus…
https://hashimashi.com/how-to-engage-your-core/
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“They tighten during lifts, they’re often tight all day too, and over time, this creates an overactive pelvic floor, which can interfere with erections and even cause pain.”
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Two web search results directly state that tension from lifting and daily life can lead to an overactive pelvic floor, which can cause pain and interfere with erections.
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web search NEUTRAL — “The muscles around your pelvic floor play a role in erections and arousal,” personal trainer Toby King told The Post. “If they are constantly tight or overloaded, then they can restrict the blood flo…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/health/exercise-mistakes-that-…
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web search NEUTRAL — They tighten during lifts, they are often tight all day too, and over time this creates an overactive pelvic floor which can interfere with erections and even cause pain." King explained that squats, …
https://www.unilad.com/news/health/erectile-dysfunction-caus…
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web search NEUTRAL — Overactive or hypertonic pelvic floor? Learn what it means, common symptoms, how physical therapy approaches treatment & when to seek help.
https://www.localtherapistdirectory.com/tight-pelvic-floor-c…
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“This can also be brought on by leg presses, ab rolling, hanging leg raises and even planking that holds tension in the core.”
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Only one web search result (LEG gewohnt gut) appears to be related to the content of this claim, and the other two results are irrelevant boilerplate text from a different source (LEG). Therefore, the claim cannot be corroborated.
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“Cyclists and triathletes should also take note, as King says long sessions on a poorly set-up saddle can put pressure on the nerves and muscle tissue surrounding the area.”
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No evidence was found regarding cycling, triathlons, or poorly set-up saddles in the provided web search results.
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“heavy loads and poor technique can also worsen the issue.”
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No evidence was found regarding the general worsening of pelvic floor issues due to heavy loads or poor technique in the provided web search results.
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“If your form is off and you’re not breathing correctly, then that pressure has to go somewhere, and often it ends up in the pelvic floor.”
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“King doesn’t recommend completely avoiding moves like squats and deadlifts that are good for body composition, but instead suggests reassessing your routine and limiting exercises that heavily target the groin, inner thighs and deep hip muscles while symptoms are present.”
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“Start by doing “breathing work and stretches for your glutes and hips, such as the child’s pose and the happy baby pose,” King said.”
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“King suggests reverse kegels, or pelvic floor drop exercises, to reduce tension by using deep, diaphragmatic breathing to “push” the muscles down.”
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“Above all else, seeing a pelvic floor physiotherapist is highly recommended to identify the issue and devise a treatment plan.”
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“Physical therapists will also focus on exercises beyond the pelvic floor.”
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“More commonly, I have found that my interventions include extension-biased movements, improving rib cage mobility and hip flexibility.”
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