How many of you are willing to run and jump wearing white leggings? Giggles followed when I asked this question of a group of ladies, but why? Because we’re not used to discussing pelvic floor health ...

Pelvic floor exercises can help strengthen your pelvic muscles. mihailomilovanovic/ Getty Imahes Pelvic floor exercises can help either strengthen or relax your pelvic muscles. Your pelvic floor ...

Quick flick Kegels, marches, heel slides, Happy Baby Pose, and diaphragmatic breathing are five exercises that help relax and condition the pelvic floor muscles. If you can’t sneeze, laugh, or cough ...

You may sometimes think of women who have given birth as the only ones who need help to control their pelvic floor muscles. Yet both men and women may deal with pelvic floor issues. “Pelvic floor ...

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

There should be a support group for women with pelvic floors that are in need of TLC. The minute you talk to another woman about her pelvic floor (particularly if she’s over 35 and had kids), you’ll ...

Last time you let out a hearty laugh or cough, did a little pee escape too? It happens to the best of us, and it’s one common sign that your pelvic floor could use a little TLC. “The pelvic floor is a ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

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, ...

You know that uncomfortable feeling you get when you have to pee really bad and don’t think you can hold it much longer? If you want to prevent an accident from happening, strengthening your pelvic ...

A treatment for problems related to your pelvic floor, this therapy includes exercises and techniques to help ease your pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of life. It’s made up of ...