What's up, SELF family. I'm glad you're here today. My name is Lita, and I'm joined with the lovely Brittany. your pelvic area. And I want you to just close your eyes if need be. And what we are gonna ...

Gently stretching your hips, glutes and hamstrings can help relax those muscles — as can diaphragmatic breathing. If you are ...

There should be a support group for women with pelvic floors that are in need of TLC. The minute you talk to another woman about her pelvic floor (particularly if she’s over 35 and had kids), you’ll ...

09:27, Mon, Nov 24, 2025 Updated: 09:28, Mon, Nov 24, 2025 It’s natural for men’s sex lives to go off the boil now and again, becoming more mechanical than incredible. It might be that work, life and ...

A treatment for problems related to your pelvic floor, this therapy includes exercises and techniques to help ease your pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of life. It’s made up of ...

New research suggests that men may need to exercise twice as much as women to lower their chances of developing a major health threat that kills them more often. “This study provides strong evidence ...

Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist at Premier Physical Therapy in Chicago. He works in both outpatient rehab and in-home physical therapy. Your pelvic floor includes your bladder, rectum ...

When your pelvic floor is working, you don’t think much about it. But when it’s weak or atrophied, you’re at risk for bladder leakage (especially when coughing, sneezing, or running), pain during sex, ...

Exercise has many benefits for men with prostate cancer, both during and after treatment. Staying active helps you manage treatment side effects like incontinence, builds your strength, and lifts your ...

Pelvic floor exercises strengthen weak muscles and relax tight ones based on the need. Avoid high-impact exercises like running or heavy lifting if you have pelvic floor dysfunction. Consult a ...

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, ...