Pubococcygens, Kegel exercises, and female coital orgasm: Reply to Jayne.

Replies to C. E. Jayne's (see record 1985-23094-001) comments on the 1st author and colleagues' (see record 1984-12685-001) study on the effects of Kegel (pubococcygeal-strengthening) exercises on female coital orgasm. Additional data are presented, and several studies are reviewed that support the conclusions previously reported by the 1st author and colleagues. It is argued that considerable controlled research has failed to show that pubococcygeal condition is a significant factor in female coital orgasmic responsiveness and that there are no empirical grounds for prescribing Kegel exercises as a routine part of therapy for orgasmic dysfunction. (6 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)