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Adorable Luke Barlow A Short Story

 

Adorable Luke Barlow

Adorable Luke Barlow

A Short Story
by Mark Antony Raines 

Luke Barlow had always loved industrial Oxford with its regurgitated, red rivers. It was a place where he felt anxious.

He was an adorable, courageous, squash drinker with blonde hands and scrawny fingers. His friends saw him as a regurgitated, red rover. Once, he had even revived a dying, baby bird. That's the sort of man he was.

Luke walked over to the window and reflected on his grand surroundings. The clouds danced like boating bears.

Then he saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the figure of Harold Barlow. Harold was a predatory banker with sloppy hands and brunette fingers.

Luke gulped. He was not prepared for Harold.

As Luke stepped outside and Harold came closer, he could see the thankful glint in his eye.

Harold gazed with the affection of 2189 rude muddy mice. He said, in hushed tones, "I love you and I want Internet access."

Luke looked back, even more calm and still fingering the magic teapot. "Harold, get out of my house," he replied.

They looked at each other with lonely feelings, like two blue, brawny badgers swimming at a very daring Valentine's meal, which had indie music playing in the background and two patient uncles shouting to the beat.

Suddenly, Harold lunged forward and tried to punch Luke in the face. Quickly, Luke grabbed the magic teapot and brought it down on Harold's skull.

Harold's sloppy hands trembled and his brunette fingers wobbled. He looked active, his emotions raw like a rich, racid rock.

Then he let out an agonising groan and collapsed onto the ground. Moments later Harold Barlow was dead.

Luke Barlow went back inside and made himself a nice beaker of squash.

THE END

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Mitche Graf

About Mitche Graf

Daddy of 3, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, international-renowned business speaker, 2-time nationally-syndicated radio show host and former All American Track & Field athlete Mitche Graf has been a passionate serial entrepreneur for over 35 years, dangling his toes into the ponds of many intriguing industries along the way. From selling lemonade in the 3rd grade, to selling bikes out of his garage in the seventh grade, to running four companies today, he has prided himself on knowing how to squeeze every drop of potential out of his endeavors.

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Having started, built, and successfully operated numerous multi-million dollar enterprises in a multitude of industries has taught him a simple truth: the same basic business principles apply, regardless of the arena you may play in.

As an educator and motivational speaker, Mitche’s high-voltage seminars and workshops have been delivered around the world to over 75,000 people in nine countries and nearly every state in the U.S. His cutting-edge articles and columns have appeared in the pages of business trade magazines such as Rangefinder, PPA Magazine, Limo Digest, Chauffer Driven, Image Maker, and Fresh Cup, as well as many online marketing sites and blogs.

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Advice for man who have bladder control problems.

 I myself have this problem that men often find a tabboo to talk about but like all this it happens in my care I have an enlarged bladder this causes  me to urinate alot ,sometimes I find it hard to control and and am suspect to UTIs infections so here is some information I Hooe you  will find  useful. 

Tips and advice

Enjoy the good life with tips and advice about male urine leakage by men who know what they're talking about. We've gathered all the info you need straight from the experts.

Tips and advice for men

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Hydrate

Don't cut back on drinking water. You might think that staying away from fluids will lessen the leaks, but it will only lead to dehydration and the possibility of your urine becoming more concentrated. More concentrated urine could lead to bladder infections, and no one wants that.
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Moderation

Triggers like caffeine, alcohol and artificial sweeteners can increase your urge to visit the toilet. Don’t worry, you don't need to give up the good life, but laying low on the caffeine for example will do you plenty of good.
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Quit smoking

You already know that smoking is bad for your health, but one more reason to quit smoking won't hurt you. For example, did you know that tobacco can aggravate urinary tract symptoms? Not to mention the fact that the coughing that comes with smoking doesn't help you against urine leakage.
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Relax

Stress is never pleasant, especially not since it can cause urine leakage or make your symptoms worse. By using relaxing techniques such as breathing exercises and meditation, you can become better at keeping control of your bladder.


Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men

Exercise of any type has numerous physical benefits including a stronger body and mind, plus reduced stress levels. Many men find that with the right exercise, you can reduce urine leakage, and even improve your sex life! These exercises target the pelvic floor muscles as well as your bladder. Together they'll teach you how to strengthen the male bladder, improve your control and help you deal with urine leakage.

What are Kegel exercises for men?

Pelvic floor exercises, commonly known as “Kegel exercises”, consist of repeatedly clenching and releasing the muscles which support the bladder and bowel in order to strengthen them.
Many factors can weaken the male pelvic floor  muscles with age, which can lead to bladder weakness, especially if the man has had prostate problems.  Male pelvic floor exercises  are easy exercises you can do to help strengthen the muscles around your bladder and control urinary incontinence

Do men have a pelvic floor?

Yes – while the pelvic floor muscles have typically been associated with women, men have a pelvic floor too. When the male pelvic floor  is not working properly, it can lead to bladder and bowel problems , as well as genital issues such as erectile dysfunction. 
The male pelvic floor muscles are found at the base of the pelvis, and stretch from the pubic bone at the front to the tail bone (coccyx) at the back. They sit below the bladder and bowel, and contract and relax to control the bladder and bowel. 

What are the benefits of Kegel exercises for men?

Male pelvic floor exercises  are a recommended therapy for men with overactive bladder symptoms , especially for men experiencing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. Repeated clenching of the male pelvic floor muscles can suppress bladder contractions, helping to manage overactive bladder.
Kegel exercises can also help to treat nocturia,  reducing the urge to urinate frequently at night and improving quality of sleep as a result. 
Kegel exercises may also help with managing erectile dysfunction, as the pelvic floor muscles help to increase blood flow to the groin and are active during sex. This means that strengthening the pelvic floor muscles may also improve sexual functioning. 

How to do Kegel exercises for men

How to find your pelvic floor muscles

Before doing the exercises, you need to learn how to find your pelvic floor muscles. One way to do this is by tightening the same muscles you use while trying not to break wind. Alternatively, another way is to try to stop or slow down the flow of urine whilst urinating. The muscles you use for both of these are your pelvic floor muscles.

Stopping and slowing down the flow of urine is not a pelvic floor exercise and shouldn't be used as an exercise, as it could disrupt the normal emptying reflex. It's simply a way to locate the right muscles. If you have trouble finding the right muscles you can consult a physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic floor muscles.

Advice for beginners

If you're new to the exercises you can do them lying down. Initially your muscles aren't strong enough, so you need to have them work against gravity. Lying down also makes it easier to feel that the right muscles are working and that they're clenched to the maximum. Try to find the position in which you are most comfortable. You can lie down with your knees bent and feet on the floor, or with your legs resting on a pillow or chair seat.

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Strength

Clench and hold your pelvic floor muscles for a second or two. Relax for 10 seconds and then repeat, building up to 10 repetitions. Try not to squeeze your buttocks or tighten your thighs or stomach at the same time while doing this exercise.

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Perseverance

Use the same technique as for the strength exercise, but this time instead of repeating short clenches, clench 10 seconds, building up to 10 repetitions. Relax for 20 seconds between each repetition.

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Resistance

Kick it up a notch by adding abdomen resistance when you do the strength and perseverance exercises.

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Pro tip: Hard contractions

Feel like you've mastered the exercises above? Try using fast, hard contractions to squeeze your pelvic floor muscles as hard as you can and then let go straight away. Repeat up to 10 times.

Remember, good results take time and it will take several weeks before you notice improvement. Until then, make sure you do these exercises daily.

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Bladder control

Regain control of your bladder by scheduling your toilet visits and keeping track of the amount of liquid you drink. For example, if you drink a litre and a half of water a day, it's perfectly normal to visit the toilet up to 8 times a day. If you need to urinate more often, use the pelvic floor exercises above to regain control.


Doing pelvic floor exercises regularly should help to manage the symptoms of urinary incontinence, although they may take a few months to have an effect, and work differently for each person. For more information on how to keep control of urine leakage, visit our top tips and advice , or discover our best products  to help you manage male incontinence.


References

https://www.medicinenet.com/urinary_incontinence/article.htm#urinary_incontinence_ui_introduction

https://www.continence.org.au/who-it-affects/men/male-pelvic-floor-muscles

https://www.healthline.com/health/kegel-exercises#for-men

https://www.uclahealth.org/urology/prostate