Tag: pelvic floor
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Endometriosis and Painful Sex: Coping and Confidence
Understanding the cycle: pain, fear, and intimacy Many people with endometriosis experience pain during sex, which can trigger a cycle of anxiety, avoidance, and reduced arousal. This isn’t just physical—it can affect self-esteem, trust, and emotional closeness with a partner. Acknowledging the cycle is the first step toward breaking it. You are not alone, and…
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Functional and Structural Characteristics of the Pelvic Floor in CP/CPPS
Understanding CP/CPPS and the Pelvic Floor Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a complex urogenital condition characterized by pelvic discomfort lasting at least three months, often without a clear bacterial infection. The pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues play central roles in both the generation and modulation of pain, as well as in the…
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No More Kegels: A Fresh Fix for Post-Birth Incontinence and Why Women Don’t Hear About It
Rethinking a Common Postpartum Challenge Post-birth incontinence is more common than many realize, yet far from discussed openly. For decades, the go-to recommendation has been exercises like Kegels — pelvic floor contractions designed to strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and uterus. But not everyone finds Kegels effective, and some struggle with consistency, technique,…
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Pelvic Floor Strong: Education-Driven Core and Pelvic Floor Recovery for Women Over 40
Understanding Pelvic Floor Strong and Its Education-First Approach Pelvic Floor Strong, created by Vancouver-based fitness expert and women’s health specialist Alex Miller, has emerged as a practical, education-based path to pelvic floor recovery. Amid rising rates of urinary incontinence and core dysfunction among women, the program emphasizes full-system coordination—breath, core engagement, and pelvic floor function—over…
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Pelvic Floor Strong: Education-Driven Recovery for Women’s Core Health
Progressive, Education-Based Pelvic Health Pelvic Floor Strong, a program created by Vancouver fitness expert and women’s health advocate Alex Miller, is gaining attention for its education-first approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation. As urinary incontinence and core dysfunction become more commonly discussed among women, Miller’s method emphasizes understanding how the core and pelvic floor work together—rather…