“We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, groin, pelvis, the pelvic floor is missing. It’s wild how this muscle ...

Physical trainers and rehabilitation specialists are increasingly focusing on a critical but often neglected muscle group that could be the key to improved core strength, better posture, and reduced ...

Are you a woman who exercises regularly? If so, here's a vital question: do you train your pelvic floor muscles as part of your routine? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...

Painful sex. Urinary leakage. Constipation. Weak orgasms. What do these unpleasant experiences have in common? They can all be symptoms of a pelvic floor dysfunction in women, says Sara Reardon, a ...

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Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...

Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing and sex. Sometimes it's a response to too much stress or anxiety but there are other causes too. Strength training, ...

People often associate the pelvic floor—a sort of bowl of muscles and connective tissues at the base of your torso—with urinary incontinence or occasional leakage, especially for women who’ve had ...

Unfortunately, we live in a society in which women’s bodies have been all but ignored in modern health. “Historically, women have been excluded from clinical trials and biomedical research because ...

New research is highlighting how men are affected by a weak or overtightened pelvic floor, bringing awareness to an issue that was previously focused on women. A weak pelvic floor in men is related to ...

Holly Ingram does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...