Pelvic Floor Health: You take her everywhere, so care for her!

When you hear pelvic floor health, what comes to mind? 

If your brain immediately jumps to postpartum recovery or peeing when you sneeze, you're not alone. But pelvic floor health matters at EVERY age whether you've had babies or not. 

Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues at the base of your pelvis that looks like a bowl. It supports your bladder, uterus, and rectum and helps control core functions like: 

• Urination 
• Bowel movements 
• Sexual function 
• Core stability 
• Pressure regulation

Signs Your Pelvic Floor Might Be Struggling 

• Leaking urine during activity 
• Frequent urgency to pee 
• Pain with sex or penetration 
• Constipation or straining 
• Low back, hip, or tailbone pain 
• Vaginal heaviness or prolapse 
• Difficulty emptying your bladder 
• Painful orgasms
• Discomfort from sitting too long 

Why Aren’t We Talking About This Bowl of Goodness?

Pelvic floor issues are invisible, intimate, and often dismissed.

You might hear:

• It's normal after kids. 
• That's just anxiety. 
• Just do kegels. (eyes rolling across the damned floor…)
• But common doesn't mean it’s acceptable. And you deserve better. 

Who Should Care About Pelvic Floor Health? 

• Vagina owners in their 20s & 30s: Period pain, pain with sex, stress tension 
• Postpartum & Post-Miscarriage: Rehab after both vaginal and C-section births
• Perimenopause & Menopause: Hormone shifts impact tissue and function 
• Active Chicks: High-impact exercise and core tension 
• Trauma Survivors: Emotional and physical trauma affect pelvic function 

Do I Just Do Kegels? (I don’t know, Brenda…how’s that going for you???)

Maybe but not without knowing what your pelvic floor needs. Some are too weak, others too tight. Doing kegels without assessment can make things worse. A pelvic floor physical therapist can guide you through tailored support. And, yes, you do need them to “go there”.

Real Strategies to Support Pelvic Floor Health

Learn to Breathe Deeply 

Diaphragmatic breathing supports coordination and tension release. Your muscles need to get along to be their best for you.

Stay Regular (yes, I’m talking about poop again)

Straining is terrible for your pelvic floor. Stay hydrated, eat fiber. Don’t rush, but don’t doomscroll for 41 minutes, either.

Build Whole-Core Strength 

Focus on coordination and control, not just ab exercises. 

Support Hormonal Health 

Estrogen therapy or vaginal estrogen may help, like EVERYTHING, in menopause. See a Pelvic Floor PT Not just for postpartum. They treat pain, incontinence, prolapse, and more. And, they tend to be The Nicest People Ever.

Final Thoughts 

Your pelvic floor is part of your power. It's not just about not peeing. It's about strength, safety, pleasure, and confidence. You want to laugh and jump and fuck and play with a smile on your face!

You are not broken. You are not alone. You are not stuck. 

Need help finding the right specialist or starting a healing plan? 

Dr. Cari offers real talk, real resources, and zero shame. Book a consult and reclaim your pelvic power.

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