pompoir

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A similar exercise, known as "Kegel", was developed in the 1950s by gynecologist Arnold Kegel. In 1952, he created exercises specifically designed for women experiencing urinary incontinence.{{cite journal |author1=Yi-Chen Huang |author2=Ke-Vin Chang |year=2022 |title=Kegel Exercises |url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK555898/ |pmid=32310358 |access-date=11 August 2020 |website=National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)}} While Pompoir targets the same muscle group, its primary focus is sexual mastery and pleasure.Suzie Heumann, Susan M. Campbell, The Everything Great Sex Book: From Sensuous to Sizzling, the Hottest Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Spicing Up Your Sex Life, Everything Books, 2004, {{ISBN|1-58062-739-0}}, p. 63Bobby Dempsey, Tantric Sex, David & Charles, 2007, {{ISBN|0-7153-2835-2}}, pp. 229-230

Pompoir involves more specific control than traditional Kegel contractions, incorporating three primary motions:{{Cite web |title=How to Do Pompoir Exercises |url=https://www.gohddess.com/blog/how-to-do-pompoir-exercises-designing-an-optimal-vaginal-workout}}

• Pulling ▲ - Performed with the inner pull of the back vaginal wal, the same as a Kegel contraction.
• Pushing ▼ - Release of the front vaginal wall to create a downward pressure (unique to Pompoir).
• Squeezing )( - Uses the side vaginal walls to tighten around the penis (advanced Pompoir move).

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The pompoir techniques are a combination of the advanced and basic moves:{{cite book|date=2007 |first=Bobby |last=Dempsey |pp=229-230 |publisher=David & Charles |title=Tantric Sex}}

• Sucking - literally sucking the penis into the vagina after only the glans has been inserted.
• Strangulation - squeezing the base of the glans penis with one of the three vaginal muscle rings.
• Expelling - to force the shaft of the penis out of the vagina leaving only the glans inside.
• Milking - massaging the penis in a manner reminiscent of milking, always using the vaginal muscle rings.
• Twisting - squeezing and turning the penis with the above mentioned vaginal rings.
• Locking - contract the vaginal muscles in order to prevent and literally block the advancement of the penis into the vagina.

• Increased sexual pleasure: Muscle control allows for more intense and varied orgasms, including vaginal, G-spot, cervical, and uterine orgasms (according to anecdotal reports).{{Cite book |title=A Guide To Pompoir For Womens Health}}
• Improved pelvic floor health: Can help combat urinary incontinence and facilitate childbirth by strengthening the pubococcygeus muscles.{{Cite web |title=Working your pelvic floor · The pelvic floor · Pelvic Floor First |url=https://www.pelvicfloorfirst.org.au/pages/working-your-pelvic-floor.html |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=Pelvic Floor First |language=en-AU}}
• Sexual empowerment: Gives the woman greater control during intercourse, reversing traditional power dynamics.

Although pompoir offers many benefits, it should be practiced under the guidance of a pelvic floor specialist.{{Cite web |title=How To Start Training Pompoir & Become A Vaginal Olympic Gymnast |url=https://worldblog.mysteryvibe.com/blogs/learn/how-to-do-pompoir |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=MysteryVibe |language=en}} Overtraining or performing these exercises excessively can increase the risk of incontinence or uterine prolapse, in some women.{{Cite web |title=Weak Pelvic Floor: Exercises To Avoid {{!}} Kegel8 |url=https://www.kegel8.co.uk/blogs/exercise-strengthen/exercises-which-damage-your-pelvic-floor |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=Kegel8 UK |language=en}}

There is a variant called Kabzah or "Kabza" ({{langx|hi|कब्ज़ा}}, {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|قبضہ}}}}, Arabic قبضة), originating from South Asia, in which the woman also uses abdominal muscle contractions to stimulate the partner, who must remain completely passive. The term translates as "holder," and the sensation is likened to "milking." Women reportedly spend years training to master this technique, which is considered highly difficult and is associated with tantric practices to prolong and intensify intercourse.Kick, Russ, ed. (2006) Everything You Know about Sex Is Wrong: the Disinformation guide to the extremes of human sexuality (and everything in between). New York: The Disinformation Company {{ISBN|1-932857-17-6}}; p. 125.Love, Brenda (1992) The Encyclopedia of Unusual Sex Practices. Fort Lee, NJ: Barricade Books {{ISBN|1-56980-011-1}}; p. 146.Quentin, Rod (2001) The Art of Sex. (Body Works.) Sheffield: Quentin Publications {{ISBN|1-872709-10-9}}; p. 56.Kuriansky, Judith “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tantric Sex”; p. 208.

The title of The Singapore Grip, a novel by J. G. Farrell, as well as its 2020 television adaptation, refers to pompoir.{{Cite web |title=What is the 'Singapore Grip'? The meaning behind the name of ITV's new period drama |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-09-09/singapore-grip-meaning-definition-explained/ |access-date=24 September 2020 |website=Radio Times}} This technique is said to have been practiced by historical figures such as Cleopatra and Wallis Simpson.{{Cite web |title=Was Wallis Simpson a Vaginal Gymnast? |url=https://www.gohddess.com/blog/did-wallis-simpson-know-pompoir}}

{{Reflist}}

• Kadosh, Carlos, Celine Kirei (2015) Pompoir - The Path of Pleasure - Health, Sexuality and Quality of Life. Eden Publishing {{ISBN|978-85-98691-19-0}}
• Kadosh, Carlos, (2015) Male Sexual Potency - Pompoir - The Kama Sutra`s Gymnastic. Eden Publishing {{ISBN|978-85-98691-20-6}}

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