The Secret Muscle No One Talks About (Until Now)
- Paul Kennedy

- Oct 30
- 2 min read
Three years ago, I downloaded the STAMENA Kegel app. I didn’t tell anyone. It felt like the kind of thing a man has to explore privately, not because it’s shameful, but because it’s intimate. It’s the kind of work that happens in silence, in your own skin.

Fast-forward to today: 896 points earned, one point for every day I’ve shown up and done the workout. Not consecutive, but consistent enough to matter. Forward Kegels. Reverse Kegels. Every session, a small vote for control, longevity, and power. It’s my quiet ritual, no noise, no weights, no gym mirrors, just me, a few breaths, and that deep inner "secret" muscle that keeps a man grounded.
The Long Game
At first, Kegels felt pointless, like flexing something invisible. But somewhere along the line, I began to notice subtle shifts: stronger contractions, better awareness, more ownership of my body. You start to realise that this isn’t just about performance. It’s about connection, mind to muscle, breath to movement, man to self.
Forward and Reverse
STAMENA’s genius is that it trains both directions, the squeeze and the release.
The forward Kegel builds strength; the reverse Kegel builds control. Together, they form the yin and yang of pelvic power, tension, and relaxation, both essential.
A Little Secret for The Secret Muscle
Now, here’s where it gets real. After hundreds of sessions, I discovered something no app will tell you: the tactile trick.
If you lightly touch your perineum (that bit of real estate between your balls and your anus), or even just focus attention there, the muscle connection becomes crystal clear. It’s like flicking on a light switch. Suddenly, you feel the work happening. You know when you’re doing it right.
Try it. You’ll see what I mean. It’s not about stimulation; it’s about awareness. When you bring a bit of touch or focus to the area, the contraction becomes unmistakable and much easier to isolate and train.
Why It Matters
Kegels aren’t just for the bedroom (though, yes, that’s one hell of a benefit). They improve circulation, bladder control, and posture. They remind you that strength isn’t always visible; it’s something you carry quietly, deep inside.
For me, this slow and steady ritual has become a metaphor for everything else: discipline, patience, self-respect. It’s proof that the smallest actions, done consistently, reshape you over time.
So here’s my challenge to every man reading this:
Forget the quick fixes. Start your streak. One Kegel Workout a day.
Before long, you’ll feel it, not just in your body, but in your confidence.
And who knows… You might even thank your taint for showing you the way.


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