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My New BF suggested I do Kegels 😔

112 replies

Tunafish1974 · 12/12/2024 18:29

Hi ladies,

I am a mother of two in her early 40s and have been divorced for a few years. I recently started going out with a man. Around 2 months into our relationship, he casually brought the subject of pelvic floor exercises. He is a spiritual person and has a passion for tantra so he didn’t refer to these as Kegels or pelvic floor exercises but he said “have you heard of Yoni exercises?” and something along the lines of how in Tantra they are recommended for enhancing a couple’s sexual pleasure/connection. I can’t quite remember his exact words. I was absolutely mortified having had two babies over 10 lbs each, one of which came out of me in the most traumatic way possible and decimated all of my inner abdominal and pelvic muscles. He tells me my reaction to his suggestion was not normal and I was overly sensitive and triggered.

I wanted to see what others thought about this? Please share with me how you would react and whether I am indeed being overly sensitive. I really appreciate your thoughts in advance xx

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BellissimoGecko · 12/12/2024 19:40

MiddleagedBeachbum · 12/12/2024 18:33

Have you actually researched the subject?
What yes talking about has nothing to do with Kegels or how damaged you feel post birth!!
it’s about spiritually connecting to each other, and working on uniting your energy, playing, exploring being intimate etc.

Sorry but you’ve taken this the wrong way.

Yoni exercises are literally designed to strengthen and time the pelvic floor and vaginal muscles.

NetDesMamans1 · 12/12/2024 19:41

FictionalCharacter · 12/12/2024 18:39

As a MNer once said - my yoni says noni!

Grin
Ppzd · 12/12/2024 19:41

Anyone who says your feelings are "not normal" and you are "overly sensitive and triggered" is a walking red flag and isn't someone you can trust or rely on. Back in the sea!

pantsalot · 12/12/2024 19:45

Ppzd · 12/12/2024 19:41

Anyone who says your feelings are "not normal" and you are "overly sensitive and triggered" is a walking red flag and isn't someone you can trust or rely on. Back in the sea!

^ this with bells on!

IdgieThreadgoodeIsMyHeroine · 12/12/2024 19:49

I selected "Horrified and Sensitive", because you didn't include "Dump him on the spot" in the poll.

Brombat · 12/12/2024 19:56

I had to go and find Brian from Hull....Yoni indeed says Noni...

Stirrednshaken · 12/12/2024 19:56

I mean, technically he's right, they would be good for your pelvic floor and help prevent issues in the future. We all should be doing them. But he absolutely should not have said this unless you raised it first. He's a twat, bin him. And then do your kegels 😂

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 12/12/2024 19:58

EmotionalSupportBiscuit · 12/12/2024 18:45

Funny how these ‘spiritual’ Brian from Hull* wannabes talk about this divine feminine yoni energy only on their terms and in a way that mostly benefits them. If he really wanted to deepen connection he would understand that all sorts of feelings will be unlocked and not criticise you for overreacting to anything!

*if you know you know 😆

I was going to ask if his name was Brian.

EmotionalSupportBiscuit · 12/12/2024 19:59

Brombat · 12/12/2024 19:56

I had to go and find Brian from Hull....Yoni indeed says Noni...

Edited

Always worth a revisit. I loved how everyone name changed. Yoni Mitchell. My Little Yoni 🤣🤣

Edingril · 12/12/2024 20:00

Spiritual my arse

Endofyear · 12/12/2024 20:05

Oh please tell him to fuck off, he sounds like a right knob!

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 12/12/2024 20:10

The first words to enter my head on reading this were, “I wonder if his name is Brian”.

LivingLaVidaBabyShower · 12/12/2024 20:12

Jackiebrambles · 12/12/2024 18:31

‘He is a spiritual person and has a passion for tantra‘

sounds like a massive bell end tbh. I’d chuck this one back.

This

I also thought “Bin him” nailed it too.

PinkArt · 12/12/2024 20:14

'I'm sorry you've discovered your penis is too small. This clearly isn't working. Bye'.

Honestlyhonee · 12/12/2024 20:14

RubyRedBow · 12/12/2024 18:41

I’d tell him to order a penis pump and then never speak to him again.

Please don’t feel self conscious about this. He’s nothing but a drip.

This has absolutely ended me, laughing my head off.

What an absolute cunt this guy is

BunnyLake · 12/12/2024 20:14

Passion for tantra would be enough for me to dump him.

Naijamama · 12/12/2024 20:15

I think you mis spelled ex bf!

Icepinkeskimo · 12/12/2024 20:15

Owly11 · 12/12/2024 18:44

Cunt tell him to go fuck himself. These spiritual types are the worst narcissists.

Owly, I like your style, I need a friend like you, take no prisoners love it.
Yes I agree with Owly, he needs a good kick between his legs and a lecture on his stinky bits.

SnowLeopard5 · 12/12/2024 20:16

Get rid

Honestlyhonee · 12/12/2024 20:17

What is death grip?!

User37482 · 12/12/2024 20:17

He’s negging you, he’s a misogynist, get rid.

PineappleCoconut · 12/12/2024 20:19

FictionalCharacter · 12/12/2024 18:39

As a MNer once said - my yoni says noni!

GrinGrin

User37482 · 12/12/2024 20:19

Did he address erm your pleasure? Fucking dick.

TeabySea · 12/12/2024 20:19

I would react by telling him that he should do some exercises to enlarge his inadequate penis. I would also tell him to get to fuck.

Waterboatlass · 12/12/2024 20:20

Ppzd · 12/12/2024 19:41

Anyone who says your feelings are "not normal" and you are "overly sensitive and triggered" is a walking red flag and isn't someone you can trust or rely on. Back in the sea!

Or back the Humber...

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