The pelvic floor might often slip under the radar, but it’s actually a very important area of the body and has a massive ...

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 ...

In addition to acting as a support system, the pelvic floor helps with functions like urinating, defecating, childbirth, and sex. The muscles are part of a group called the “deep core,” so they also ...

Like other muscles, pelvic floor muscles can weaken as we age, which is why it’s important to strengthen them. Here, three ...

If you’re not familiar with the pelvic floor, it’s important to get acquainted. This area of the body is instrumental in daily function of key organs like the bladder and bowel, and most notably the ...

When the pelvic floor is working well, we tend to take it for granted, says Dr Ekene A Enemchukwu.Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images The pelvic floor is an essential but often overlooked and ...

After 60, flatten your core with 4 gentle bed exercises. In 10 to 12 minutes, strengthen deep abs and improve posture.

At just 30, Joe, from London, had to deal with double incontinence, meaning he had no control over his bladder or bowel movements, and he was unable to function sexually. 'For six months, I had to use ...

Runners are notorious for having weak hips and glutes, or in some cases, weak hips and “sleeping” glutes—yes, a lazy butt. Because everything in the body connects, having hips and glutes that aren’t ...

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, ...

Women have been conditioned to believe it’s normal for their bladders to leak a little bit when laughing or working out—especially if you’ve had children—or to wince during sex if you feel friction or ...