Coochiology 101: K is for...
Kegels. (Phonetic: KEE-guhlz) Root-Strength Ritual
Welcome back to Coochiology 101—your sacred A to Z syllabus of body literacy, spiritual sovereignty, and womb reclamation. Today we’re on letter K, and we’re about to talk about what lies at the base of it all: the pelvic floor.
Ok, Everybody. Together, now.…squeeze! And hold……
Hold….hold…hold…
Now, release.
K is for Kegels—a name you might know from postpartum checklists or those awkward doctor visits. But the truth? Kegels are an ancient technology of embodiment, strength, and sensual control. Long before Western medicine branded them, our ancestors were moving from the root.
A.K.A.s (Other Ways to Say It)
Coochie Crunches • Dat Inner Grip • Pelvic-Floor Push-Ups • Sacred Squeezes • Root Reps • Base Beats
What It Is, What It Does + Why It Matters
The pelvic floor is a hammock-like layering of muscles stretching across the bottom of your pelvis, supporting the bladder, uterus, rectum, and other internal organs. These muscles are core to your core, impacting posture, balance, breathing, and bowel/bladder function.
Kegels are simply the act of consciously contracting and releasing these muscles. But the real power lies in consistency, breath, and awareness. Done well, they:
Improve bladder control
Enhance vaginal tone and sensitivity
Deepen orgasm intensity
Aid recovery after birth
Support aging bodies to prevent prolapse or leakage
But strength doesn’t just mean squeezing tighter. Real tone means strength and release. Overdoing Kegels without balance can actually cause tension or pain. Like any muscle, the pelvic floor needs both activation and rest.
Cultural / Ancestral Insight (+ Intelligence)
Way before Dr. Kegel "invented" his exercises in 1948, pelvic empowerment was already alive across cultures. In Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) temple teachings, the pelvic bowl was revered as the "seat of divine power." Women undergoing spiritual training were taught breath and muscle control—not just for birthing life, but for channeling energy and sacred sound. These breath-and-body practices mirror what we now call pelvic floor work.
Similarly, in pre-Islamic Nubian cultures, hip undulation and lower belly activation in dance weren’t just sensual displays—they were acts of embodied ritual, honoring fertility, strength, and sovereignty.
Long before “Kegels” had a name, our ancestors were strengthening the root to raise their vibration.These were not just fitness routines. They were ceremonies of self-knowledge. Movements that honored the womb and its energetic field.
For Non-Coochie Owners
You have a pelvic floor too. If you pee, poop, breathe, or orgasm—this matters. Pelvic floor health improves core strength, prevents erectile dysfunction, and enhances sexual function in all bodies.
And if you're in partnership with someone who has a coochie, learning about pelvic floor wellness will deepen your mutual intimacy. Respect the root.
Modern Reclamation
Let’s reclaim Kegels not as an afterthought, but as a daily root-tonifying ritual.
Let them be a pause in your day where you come back to your body. Not just to "fix" something, but to feel something. This isn’t about performance. It’s about presence.
You don’t need fancy gadgets. You need breath, attention, and commitment to your own restoration.
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Get grounded:
Sit tall or lie down.
Inhale. On the exhale, gently contract your pelvic floor (think: the muscles you’d use to stop peeing).
Hold for 5 seconds (or 10. or more). Breathe.
Slowly release for 5. Breathe again.
Repeat 10x.
Do this daily and track how your awareness shifts.
Want to go deeper?
Where in your life do you need to strengthen and soften? What is your root asking for today?
Let’s Root Into Our Collective Power
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To the strength at our root, and the softness that sustains it,
~Dr. Abigail