Vaginismus occurs when the pelvic muscles hold too much tension, even at rest, making any form of insertion—from a medical ...

With numerous misconceptions out there, we spoke to four pelvic health experts for some clarity.

Close-up of examination table with stirrups in gynecologist's office On April 1, the Department of Health and Human Services released a letter to the nation’s teaching hospitals and medical schools to ...

Runners are no strangers to the world of physical therapy and its many benefits. But pelvic floor therapy is either totally unknown or taboo—in both scenarios, runners, particularly female runners, ...

Pelvic floor PT is more sophisticated and effective than Instagram makes it seem.

Exercises designed to strengthen your pelvic floor may help treat some cases of chronic constipation. Chronic constipation is a common digestive issue that can significantly affect your quality of ...

Up to half of all women will experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. The condition can cause ...

If you’re pregnant, you might feel like people are constantly telling you how much the entire experience is going to suck or hurt or change your body forever. Or maybe people aren’t telling you that ...

Pelvic floor exercises may help constipation. Pelvic floor exercises help strengthen the pelvic floor, which may help support bowel movements. Issues with the pelvic floor muscles and nerves may cause ...

“I’m New at This” is Be Well Philly’s series for new and soon-to-be parents. This educational resource covers the ins and outs of prepping for the arrival of a little one and taking care of them — and ...

How many pelvic exams does a woman have in her lifetime? Why should one in particular stand out? Even at the time it didn’t feel right, back when I was a 25-year-old theater student at USC. Today, 16 ...