Everyone has a pelvic floor but most people only start paying attention to it when it becomes too weak. Here's why we can all benefit from taking care of this vital part of our bodies.
I AM playing a video game on my phone, making a bird climb and dive to avoid hazards and collect points. It is pretty simple and unremarkable except for one thing: I am using myThe device I am using, which looks like a sex toy and wirelessly talks to my phone via Bluetooth, is designed to encourage users to exercise something that is usually ignored: the pelvic floor.
Recently, there has been a renaissance in our understanding of what the pelvic floor is made of and how it can go wrong. Exercise programmes promise healing, and an ever-increasing array of digital devices, like the one connected to my phone, advertise strength training for these elusive muscles. But many people aren’t getting their diagnoses or treatments right. The best known way to improve control of the pelvic floor muscles is squeezing exercises known as Kegels, but these aren’t suitable for everyone and won’t fix everything. Some people who would benefit from Kegels are activating the wrong muscles or not working the right ones hard enough. It’s time to get to know your pelvic floor better.
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