When was the last time you thought about doing exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor? Probably never, right? It turns out that strengthening this particular group of key muscles may be just as ...

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 ...

A healthy pelvic floor is something most of us take for granted. Not only does your pelvic floor hold your organs in place, it also helps control your bladder, preventing leaks and accidents. And just ...

Let’s get real: Peeing (even just a little bit) in your pants can happen to the best of us. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, but it’s also never super fun. If this kind of leaking’s become an issue in ...

Which kegel exercise balls are best? Kegel exercises can help you improve your pubococcygeus or PC muscle health and strengthen your pelvic floor. While you can perform them without any tools, kegel ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits ...

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 ...

Dr. Margaret Archer is a pelvic floor physical therapist with Mère Health and a mom of two boys. She specializes in pregnancy and postpartum recovery, with a fitness-forward, evidence-based approach ...

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 ...

Mara Santilli is a freelance writer and editor who covers women's health, wellness trends and topics related to health equity. She's contributed to Women's Health, Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan, ...

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, ...