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Straight Talk About Sex and the Pelvic Floor with Leslie Rickey, MD
Recently, Dr. Leslie Rickey, a urogynecologist at Yale University School of Medicine, participated in a Twitter Chat with the National Association For Continence (@Bhealth_). During the conversation, they cover the topic of urinary incontinence and the connection with your sex life.  Data has shown that strengthening pelvic floor muscles can improve incontinence, […]

Women and Aging: Managing the Changes of Menopause
In a pivotal episode of The Golden Girls—America’s favorite sitcom about four mature women in the throes of middle age—Blanche Devereaux rushes to her doctor in a panic when she thinks she’s pregnant, only to learn that her missed period is the onset of menopause.

She’s horrified at the revelation—that her youth and vitality […]

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor During Everyday Activities
If you have a weak pelvic floor, it can be difficult to set aside time to strengthen and do your exercises. Whether you have a busy day running errands or find yourself sitting at a desk going from conference call to conference call; here are some tips from Marietta Mehanni – […]

Exercising Pelvic Floor Muscles for Improved Strength, Confidence, & Sexual Satisfaction
Women focus quite a bit of attention on improving muscle tone in the arms, legs, glutes, and abs, yet many neglect an equally important but invisible area—the pelvic floor. These vital muscles sit under the uterus, bladder, and large intestine (bowel), and help with urine and bowel control. They’re also […]

Myths and Misconceptions about Pelvic Floor Muscles
There are some common misconceptions about who can do pelvic floor exercises, which we aim to dispel below.

Myth #1: Men don’t have pelvic floor muscles.

Men do indeed have pelvic floor muscles, which can be trained for improved bladder control, especially after prostate surgery. Men can identify their pelvic floor muscles by stopping the flow […]