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.
Keeping a healthy pelvic floor is all about clever strength exercises that work the muscles in the area. If you have a prolapse, it can feel like your internal organs have suddenly got very heavy and a pressing down towards your vagina. In sever cases, the prolapse can actually protrude outside the vagina.
There are so many different challenges you can add to your squats.
Squats are often a fundamental part of a weight training routine, using either our own body weight, or adding a load for further resistance, like in the image above.
With the massive range of different squat types available, it’s hardly surprising it’s a go-to in our workouts, to keep the regime varied.
Yes, you can have sex with a prolapse. It is more about feeling comfortable and finding positions that do not cause you any pain. From a medical point of view, it will not cause you any harm and cannot make a prolapse worse or damage your uterus, bladder or rectum. Feeling Self-Conscious Psychologically women can feel less attractive, feelings of being self-conscious or embarrassed. However, rather than making it a taboo subject, it is better to be open and honest with your partner.
Horse riding as a hobby is often very relaxing for the rider. There is something about close contact with an animal that is very therapeutic, and the pressures of everyday life can seem to fade into insignificance on the back of a horse. But what impact does horse riding have on our pelvic floor?
Yes, persistent coughing can weaken your pelvic floor. When you cough, you put pressure on your abdominal muscles and, in the same area, your pelvic floor muscles and ovaries....
The good news is that, YES, walking can strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Just like any other muscle, the best way to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles is to use them and exercise them. Walking is a really simple but effective way to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor. Walking requires no equipment
In addition to the wonderful Kegel power exercises, working on your core strength can help no end to restoring your pelvic floor to its former glory, and one such exercise is yoga. We go through 5 great Yoga exercises you can try for your pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor spasms are painful and happen when the pelvic floor muscles contract involuntarily. It causes pain similar to cramps in the leg, which is extremely painful and can cause a lot of distress and worry. The pain can radiate from the vagina to the lower back and is usually referred to as vaginismus by professionals.
Can cycling affect your pelvic floor? Cycling has become an increasingly popular mode of exercise and transport, both from a fitness point of view and also in a bid to try to reduce our carbon footprint. However, it is important that we know about the stress that it can put on your pelvic area and to understand how to minimise the stress on your pelvic floor muscles.
Did you know that there are certain foods and drinks that can affect your pelvic floor health? Well you are about to find out and some may surprise you. We recommend that you reduce or avoid the following foods, as these can cause your pelvic floor to become inflamed and worsen dysfunction. Alcohol Acidic Fruit and Veg
Did you know that certain foods and drinks can actually affect your pelvic floor health? Pelvic floor symptoms affects many women, and these can range from bladder/bowel incontinence to varying degrees of prolapse. Learn more about the 5 foods that can improve your pelvic floor health.
