Pelvic Floor Muscles

A gloved hand holds up a mascara wand - which is like the brush they use during a pap smear - and behind on the wall are sea anemones and sea sponges that look like a cervix, with a clock.

How to make a pelvic exam or pap smear easier

Evidence-based, practical ways to make a pap smear or pelvic exam more comfortable and less painful.

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Breastfeeding: impact on oestrogen levels, the vagina and pelvic floor

Breastfeeding keeps oestrogen low, which can cause vaginal dryness, low libido, pain with sex and microbiome changes. Why it happens, and what helps.

Understanding hiatal, umbilical and inguinal hernias

If your three body cavities are putting pressure on each other, the result can be hernias and pelvic problems.

Understanding the pelvic floor

The pelvic floor is critical for supporting pelvic organs, keeping us going to the toilet effectively, and enjoying sex.

Pelvic floor exercises overview

Some ways to find and strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, particularly after any pelvic organ issue (bladder, vagina, bowel).

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Osteopathy and the pelvis

Pelvic massage is an underappreciated therapy for many pelvic and vaginal conditions, involving manipulating structural issues and increasing blood flow.