Safety first
Safety Guide
This is not medical advice. NextTime does not diagnose or treat conditions. Ask a physician or pelvic-health professional before practice if you have existing symptoms, recent surgery, pregnancy or postpartum concerns, or uncertainty about suitability.
Practice principles
- Begin gently at a comfortable intensity. Breathe normally; do not hold your breath.
- Fully release after every contraction. More or longer is not necessarily better; overtraining may cause fatigue or tension.
- Do not routinely stop urine midstream as an exercise; it can interfere with normal emptying. Seek professional guidance if muscle identification is difficult.
- Every check-in is optional. App suggestions never override your body or professional advice.
When to stop
Stop for pain, bleeding, numbness, dizziness, difficulty urinating or having a bowel movement, worsening symptoms, or significant distress. A qualified physician or pelvic-floor physical therapist should assess persistent or life-impacting symptoms. Contact local emergency services for urgent or severe concerns.
Partner practice
Consent must be clear, voluntary, ongoing, and freely withdrawn at any time. Silence, past consent, or a relationship is not current consent. Pause when either person hesitates or feels uncomfortable; never pressure or record another person’s sensitive information.
Content status
This page is based on public health sources, but the current version has not yet received signed clinical-professional review. See Sources and Review Status.