This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...

There’s a good chance that locker room talk for female runners includes mention of urinary leaking. Incontinence can affect women of all ages, but it’s more common in older women. In fact, more than ...

Pelvic floor therapy involves physical methods of strengthening and/or relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to help improve core stability and control over urination, bowel movements, and sexual ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

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It often starts subtly, a dull ache in the groin, an urgent need to urinate, or a feeling of tightness that’s hard to explain. For many men, these signs are brushed off as stress, age, or the ...

Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood ...

Pelvic floor dysfunction happens when the muscles, ligaments, and tissues that support the bladder, rectum, and sexual organs weaken or become tight. It can cause pain and affect bladder and bowel ...

Pelvic floor issues can occur among both men and women, but non-invasive strengthening therapy is available for people experiencing these issues. A Baylor College of Medicine urologist explains the ...

Did you know that around one in two women in the UK will experience symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives? And for women who engage in high-intensity exercise, that figure ...

Many men suffer from pelvic floor disorders without knowing it. These issues can lead to pain, urinary problems, and sexual dysfunction. Causes include stress, prolonged sitting, and certain exercises ...