‘60-second’ penis exercise can significantly improve sex life and bladder

Listen up lads, there may be a simple exercise out there which could help you out down below.

The scientifically-backed method has come to light as it's said that several men over the age of 50 suffer from both poor bladder control and sexual performance issues.

Experts have weighed in on ways which are used to 'increase' length and width, to varying levels of effectiveness, but the fact is that many men are open to suggestions on being more flattering in the downstairs department.

Pelvic-floor exercises are usually suggested to women after they've given birth to improve recovery, or to anyone who may have issues controlling their bladder or bowels.

However, it's been suggested that these exercises may even play a part in sexual experience, with it believed that erections and ejaculation can be 'influenced'.

The exercises can apparently help improve both you and your partner's experiences in the sack (Getty Stock Images)

Dr Ashwin Sridhar, a London-based consultant urologist, claimed that men can experience 'more intense and pleasurable orgasms' due to certain exercises.

These involve contracting and relaxing the 'hammock' of muscles and ligaments which are responsible for supporting the bladder, bowel and rectum.

They can apparently contribute to sexual function, with the exercises known as 'kegels'.

Lifestyle factors can negatively impact your sexual experience, with cardiovascular fitness or weight likely to have an effect.

"The pelvic floor muscles act like a hammock supporting your internal organs. So, when these muscles are strong, they provide several health benefits," Dr Sridhar told Metro.

He went on: "The pelvic floor muscles help trap blood in the penis to maintain an erection. Strengthening them can lead to harder, longer-lasting erections.

"Kegels give you better control over the ejaculatory reflex. Men with strong pelvic floors can often voluntarily ‘squeeze’ to delay orgasm."

He claimed that by routinely doing kegels, men can develop a 'stronger contraction during ejaculation', which then results in 'more intense and pleasurable orgasms'.

These exercises can be as simple as the 'downward dog' or 'sphinx rose' yoga exercises.

While women are often given these exercises following pregnancy, men can also benefit from them (Getty Stock Images)

A 2014 study published in the Therapeutic Advances in Urology even claimed that the daily exercises could be an option to help beat premature ejaculation.

It asked 40 males suffering from the condition to undergo pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation three times a week for three months, with results finding that 83 percent were then able to control their ejaculatory reflex for two minutes and 40 seconds, up from the initial average of just 39 seconds.

The researchers suggested that the exercises helped cause an 'improvement in body', claiming that 'this helped them improve their self-confidence and sense of control'.

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual problems, with around 30 percent of men estimated to experience it in their lifetimes, says the International Society for Sexual Medicine.

It is defined as ejaculating within a minute or less and while it is thought to affect mostly excited young males, it can take its toll on men of all ages.

Mental and psychological factors can also play a part in the habit sticking around over the years, as well as happiness in relationships, with these also potentially playing a part in erectile dysfunction.