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[A_Wanderer]

An Italian urologist and self-professed lover of the sexy shoe set out to prove that high heels were not as bad for women's health as some suggest.

The shoe has been linked to a range of problems - from corns to schizophrenia.

But in a letter to European Urology, Dr Maria Cerruto said her research showed it was time to stand up for the heel.

She said her study of 66 women under 50 found that those who held their foot at a 15 degree angle to the ground - the equivalent of a two inch heel - had as good posture as those who wore flat shoes, and crucially showed less electrical activity in their pelvic muscles.

This suggested the muscles were at an optimum position, which could well improve their strength and ability to contract.

The pelvic floor muscles are an essential component of the female body. As well as assisting sexual performance and satisfaction, they provide vital support to the pelvic organs, which include the bladder, bowels and uterus.

But they often weaken after pregnancy and childbirth, and as the woman gets older. There are exercises to strengthen them, but Dr Cerruto hopes her findings may eliminate the need for these.

"Women often have difficulty in carrying out the right exercises for the pelvic zone and wearing heels could be the solution," she said.

"Like many women, I like high-heeled shoes," she added. "It's good to know they have potential health benefits."

Gill Brook, a women's health physiotherapist in Bradford, stressed the findings did not suggest that stilettos were a good thing for those keen on improving their pelvic floor function.

"But for women who like a slightly higher heel, these are reassuring findings - although we haven't yet done away with the need for regular exercises to maintain what is such an important part of the female body."

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I think that I just got a good party conversation starter

[Canadiens1131]

Originally posted by A_Wanderer
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I think that I just got a good party conversation starter

"Hey baby, nice Kegels?"

[INDY500]

Can Nike stilettos be far behind?

[MrsSpringsteen]

What are men going to wear so they can be better at sex?

[unico]

Originally posted by MrsSpringsteen
What are men going to wear so they can be better at sex?

[U2isthebest]

Considering I like to wear heels every day, I must be amazing in bed.

[lynnok]

Originally posted by INDY500
Can Nike stilettos be far behind?

actually they already exist, Nike owns Cole Haan and they have high heels with Nike Technology inside.

[unico]

Originally posted by MrsSpringsteen
What are men going to wear so they can be better at sex?

actually, we already know that elfa wears punitive boots.

[elevated_u2_fan]

[U2isthebest]

Originally posted by elevated_u2_fan

I think it's time your father and I had a little talk with you.

[elevated_u2_fan]

Originally posted by U2isthebest


I think it's time your father and I had a little talk with you.

Who do you think I got those from?

[Reggie Thee Dog]

Originally posted by elevated_u2_fan


Who do you think I got those from?

Oh snap...

[U2isthebest]

Originally posted by Reggie Thee Dog


Oh snap...

He was talking about his dad. LemonMelon. That manwhore.

[elevated_u2_fan]

Originally posted by U2isthebest


He was talking about his dad. LemonMelon. That manwhore.

and pill-popper...

[U2isthebest]

Originally posted by elevated_u2_fan


and pill-popper...

I thought that was me.

[elevated_u2_fan]

no, you're the drunk...

[U2isthebest]

Originally posted by elevated_u2_fan
no, you're the drunk...

Oh, I thought I was both. I'm hallucinating again.

[LemonMelon]

Originally posted by U2isthebest


I think it's time your father and I had a little talk with you.

This is what my boy gets into on the side?






.......Not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's who you are.

[U2isthebest]

Originally posted by LemonMelon


This is what my boy gets into on the side?






.......Not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's who you are.

Wow, Mel, I had no idea you were so...liberal.