More Powerful Orgasms, You Say?
Have you heard people mention “pelvic floor” and wonder to yourself, ‘what the heck is that; a new dance?’ Well, the pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles that surrounds the bladder, bowels, and uterus -- a far cry from the latest Tik-Tok dance-craze. Want more powerful orgasms? A strong pelvic floor can give you just that! Strengthening ours can make dancing all that much more fun -- and less prone to leakage.
The passages between these muscles are the urethra, vagina, and the anus. The pelvic floor muscles are responsible for maintaining continence as part of the anal and urinary sphincters.
We have conscious control over these muscles to control when we go to the bathroom. The pelvic floor muscles also contract when we orgasm, support a child during pregnancy, and assist with pushing the baby through the vagina during birth. A weakened pelvic floor can be a culprit to painful sex, incontinence, and even pelvic organ prolapse.
What causes a weak pelvic floor?
There are three notable causes for a weakened pelvic floor. Childbirth is extremely taxing on the pelvic floor, so it is important to work with your doctor and physical therapist to discuss ways to prevent excessive damage during pregnancy and to repair any damage that has occurred during childbirth. Next, inactivity can cause a weakened pelvic floor. Just like any other muscles, the pelvic floor muscles can become weaker without regular physical activity. The third common cause of a weakened pelvic floor is menopause. Menopause can also cause a weakening of the pelvic floor as hormones rapidly change.
Strengthening the pelvic floor
Kegels are the most recognized method of pelvic floor strengthening. A kegel exercise contracts the same muscles you would use if you were stopping yourself from peeing. You can kegel while sitting down at your desk or washing dishes. If you add weights to your kegel exercises, the stronger the muscles will become. You can order a kegel ball variety set, an inner thigh exerciser, or kegel balls that vibrate when you contract making your kegel exercises fun and enjoyable!
With the age of modern technology, there are so many options available to you. Perifit is a kegel exerciser that lets you control video games with your pelvic floor. Yup, you read that right! Play games on your phone by squeezing! Perifit is FDA approved and clinically proven to aid in childbirth recovery and to regain urinary control.
Yoga is another widely recognized method of pelvic floor strengthening. Incorporating yoga into your regular fitness routine not only helps strengthen the pelvic floor, but yoga increases blood circulation, flexibility, and reduces stress which are all important for an enjoyable sex life. A pilates ring, or a yoga ring, is an easy piece of equipment to add to your workouts. You simply put the ring between your thighs or your ankles and squeeze. These movements strengthen your pelvic floor, legs, glutes, abs, and lower back.
A strong pelvic floor may also reduce pain, incontinence, and can prevent major problems down the road. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, always talk to your doctor first. Don’t wait until your pelvic floor no longer can support the bladder, bowels and uterus. Your OB/GYN will be able to provide medical advice to strengthen the pelvic floor and will be able to provide referrals to specialists as needed.