Want to know why your vagina is vibrating and how you can help it? It's quite common to experience twitching, tingling and pins and needles sensations in parts of our bodies. We have some solutions for you to explore.
No, we haven't gone completely mad! There is actually a connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and your feet. This might seem very strange, but good foot health can actually have a knock-on effect on keeping the pelvic floor strong. It's all related to the fact that your body is connected from top to bottom.
Ladies, it sometimes seems that we have been dealt something of a rough deal. From periods throughout life to menopause. There always seem to be additional problems to deal with. Unfortunately, Yes, menopause can cause pelvic pain and discomfort. There is also an increased risk of urinary tract infection.
Can fibromyalgia cause pelvic floor dysfunction? In short, yes it can. Fibromyalgia can affect the body as a whole but can be highlighted by pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, making it a common problem for sufferers. Many women with fibromyalgia also suffer with pelvic floor pain.
So many women suffer with pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives, caused by childbirth, injury, and other factors, and we know that an effective and consistent routine of Kegel exercises can help repair damage to our pelvic floor. But what can we do to protect the strength of those super-powered muscles?
There is some evidence to suggest that certain acupuncture points can help strengthen the pelvic floor. Chinese medicine states that weakened splenic energy is to blame for any dysfunction or prolapse of the pelvic floor region. When spleen qi flows upwards, the normal functioning of the body is thought to be in good working health. However, if qi is weakened, it can cause issues in the body, including the horrible feeling of bearing down, as well as prolapse of internal organs, depression, fatigue, and diarrhoea.
Whether you do it in the shower, or the car, or while cooking dinner, it's good for you. A study carried out by Bedekar in 2012, whilst doing simple singing practice and found that an improvement in their pelvic floor strength was apparent after three weeks. The number of fast contractions increased by 42% and 50%.
Hormones can be tricky things, we can’t see them, and yet they affect so many functions within the body. For women, estrogen is a potent hormone that starts with a strong supply when we are young, but as we age this decreases. But, do you know the affects this has on your pelvic floor?
Pelvic organ prolapse can affect fertility, and therefore it is vital to take steps to exercise and strengthen the pelvic floor. A strong pelvic floor can help the sperm make the critical journey to the egg. This can be backed up by scientific evidence and the world-renowned sex educator.
5 Ways to Improve Your Fertility Naturally Around one in seven couples may have difficulty in conceiving. We discuss the importance of avoiding certain foods and drinks. How to start preparing your pelvic floor for conception, why Kegels are so important and ORGASMS!
Having a pelvic organ prolapse (POP), can be distressing on it's own and then add the addition of monthly periods, many women can feel anxious and stressed that their period products may worsen a prolapse. So, can period products affect a prolapse? Lets' dive straight in.
