Life Kit Your pelvic floor is essential. Here's how to take better care of it
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Jun 16, 2025 
Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist and author of 'Floored', joins to discuss the crucial role of pelvic floor health. She explains how pelvic dysfunction can lead to issues like painful sex and urinary leakage. Reardon encourages open conversations on this often-taboo topic and shares insights into the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor. She also offers practical exercises for maintaining strength and relaxation, emphasizing the importance of proactive care and seeking help when needed.
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Pelvic Floor's Crucial Role
- The pelvic floor is a basket of muscles at the pelvis base supporting organs and aiding functions like peeing and breathing.
- It changes during life stages like pregnancy and menopause, impacting bodily functions significantly.
Relax for Healthier Peeing
- Avoid "power peeing"; sit and relax to let your bladder push urine out naturally.
- Relaxing pelvic floor muscles during urination supports healthy bladder function.
Pelvic Floor and Breathing Link
- Pelvic floor muscles contract and relax with breathing, working with the diaphragm to support breathing.
- Deep breaths can be used to consciously relax pelvic floor muscles and reduce tension.
