A series of exercises designed to enhance the muscular strength and enhance the tautness of the ligaments situated at the lower abdominal base. These tissues collectively form the pelvic floor, a supportive structure for the uterus, vagina, bladder, urethra, and rectum. Relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles and ligaments is frequent after childbirth and is a natural aspect of the aging process.
Engaging in pelvic floor exercises, particularly during pregnancy and following childbirth, can contribute to averting uterine prolapse and urinary stress incontinence. These exercises might also provide assistance to women who experience challenges in achieving orgasm.
Pelvic floor muscles are the ones that contract when the flow of urine is halted midway. The exercises entail repetitively contracting and relaxing these muscles. These exercises can be executed while standing, sitting, or lying down. It involves imagining the act of passing urine, contracting and holding the muscles for a count of ten, and then gradually releasing them. This sequence should be reiterated five to ten times as frequently as possible. Ideally, these exercises should be practiced for five minutes every hour throughout the day. Additionally, weighted pessaries can be employed to aid in performing the exercise with precision.