You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

You need to focus on your pelvic health. A doctor explains why

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The heart keeps our blood flowing, the gut processes our fuel and the mind — that’s what keeps it all together. But what about the pelvis?

This unsung hero — or heroine — is essential for so many of the body’s functions. The muscles and organs within the pelvis are vital for fertility, urinary and bowel control, sexual function and even that most provocative of dance moves, “twerking.” Some studies even suggest movements like twerking or belly dancing may be a nonsurgical treatment for pelvic floor issues.

We often don’t realize the importance of pelvic health until something goes wrong — like pain instead of pleasure with intercourse or that first unexpected leak when coughing (in women and men) and the inability to get or maintain an erection (in men). Understanding how the pelvic floor works and recognizing the signs of dysfunction is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.

The pelvic floor
While both men and women have a pelvic школа 59 отзывы floor, the anatomy and functions differ significantly. Think of the pelvic floor as a supportive hammock. For women, the pelvic floor supports the bladder, uterus and rectum, and it also plays a vital role in childbirth. For men, the pelvic floor supports the bladder and rectum and aids in erectile function and urinary and bladder control.