How Anterior Pelvic Tilt Affects Erections, Incontinence, and Premature Ejaculation in Men

And How Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Can Help

If you're struggling with erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, or premature ejaculation, the root cause might not be what you think. A common postural issue known as anterior pelvic tilt (APT) could be silently disrupting your pelvic health.

In this blog, we’ll break down what anterior pelvic tilt is, how it negatively affects erections and bladder control, and how correcting it — combined with pelvic floor strengthening (like Kegel exercises) — can help restore function and confidence.

What Is Anterior Pelvic Tilt?

Anterior pelvic tilt occurs when the front of the pelvis tilts downward and the back of the pelvis lifts upward. This causes the spine to arch excessively and the pelvis to move out of optimal alignment.

Common causes include:

• Prolonged sitting
• Weak glutes and hamstrings
• Tight hip flexors
• Poor core strength

How Pelvic Tilt Affects Erections and Bladder Control

The pelvic floor muscles, located at the base of your pelvis, are essential for erectile function, bladder control, and ejaculation. When the pelvis is tilted forward:

• The pelvic floor muscles weaken or become overstretched
• Blood flow to the genital area may be restricted
• Nerve signaling to the bladder and penis may be impaired

Posture and Premature Ejaculation: The Missing Link

Most people don’t realize that pelvic muscle coordination is key for ejaculation control. When the pelvic floor is dysfunctional (often due to poor posture or pelvic misalignment), men may experience less control during climax, leading to premature ejaculation.

How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (APT)

Correcting APT is not only important for spinal health but also for restoring pelvic floor muscle function. Here's how to do it:

• Stretch the Hip Flexors: Lunging hip flexor stretches can release tightness in the front of the hips.
• Strengthen the Glutes & Core: Glute bridges, planks, and bird-dogs help stabilize the pelvis.
• Practice the Pelvic Tilt Exercise: Lie flat, contract your abs, and gently tilt your pelvis backward to flatten the lower back.

Add Kegel Exercises for Maximum Results

As your posture improves, your pelvic floor muscles can engage properly. That’s the perfect time to add Kegel exercises to:

• Strengthen the muscles that control erection and ejaculation
• Improve bladder control
• Boost confidence and sexual performance

Supercharge Kegels with the eKegel Device

Manual Kegels are effective — but many men find it hard to activate the correct muscles. The eKegel is a hands-free electric muscle stimulation (EMS) device designed specifically for men.

Benefits of eKegel:

• Automatically contracts pelvic muscles using safe EMS
• Targets hard-to-isolate deep muscles
• Helps retrain muscles weakened by poor posture or surgery
• Discreet, portable, and easy to use

Final Thoughts

Anterior pelvic tilt is more than a posture problem — it can disrupt pelvic health, impair erections, trigger incontinence, and increase the risk of premature ejaculation. By correcting pelvic alignment and strengthening your pelvic floor muscles, you can restore control, confidence, and function.

👉 Combine posture correction with targeted pelvic training — and consider adding the eKegel to your recovery toolkit.