You may have heard of the pelvic floor and know that it is somewhere in the hip area. But do you know how much it does for you on a daily basis - from the ability to stand to the ability to reach orgasm?
The pelvic floor is made up of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that have many important functions and that is why strengthening the pelvic muscles is of great importance. They support the bladder, intestines and uterus. When strong, they prevent bladder and bowel incontinence, lower back pain, prolapse, painful cycles.
Together with the hip muscles, lumbar spine and diaphragm, the pelvic floor muscles stabilise the hips and trunk, helping you stand upright or walk.
The pelvic floor can be weakened due to pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, constipation and chronic strain, irritable bowel syndrome, daily stress.
Muscles of the pelvic floor support the bladder, urethra, vagina, uterus, intestines, rectum and anus, so that you can control the urge to urinate (incontinence), stop or release gas or stop stool. It helps with blood flow and vaginal contractions during intercourse and orgasm. When the pelvic floor is healthy, sex is even better. If you rarely experience orgasm, or not at all, weak muscles in the pelvic area may be the cause. Also, if the sensation during sex is weaker than before, or painful, it is possible that the muscles have loosened a little.
With exercises and training, these muscles can also get back in shape.
Some types of exercises should be avoided in order not to put more load on the pelvic floor. Stretching and moving the hips allows for better blood circulation through the area.
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