Paula method

The '''Paula Method''' is a proposed alternative to [[Kegel exercise]]s.<ref name=Bo2013>{{cite journal|last1=Bø|first1=Kari|last2=Herbert|first2=Robert D.|title=There is not yet strong evidence that exercise regimens other than pelvic floor muscle training can reduce stress urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review|journal=Journal of Physiotherapy|date=September 2013|volume=59|issue=3|pages=159–168|doi=10.1016/S1836-9553(13)70180-2|pmid=23896331|doi-access=free}}</ref> The idea is that by strengthening one's sphincter muscles (eye muscle: [[orbicularis oculi]] and mouth muscle: [[orbicularis oris]]), the contractions would also strengthen the sphincter muscles in the pelvic floor.<ref name=Bo2013/> Evidence to support its use is lacking.<ref name=Bo2013/>

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