What does the pelvic floor have to do with sex? Don't worry, we're not mixing churras with merino. But we understand that, surely, when you have heard of it it is only because of the "leaks" of urine.
But these muscles do more than just keep the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum) in place and prevent pee from escaping. Our orgasms also depend on it. Yes, yes, as you hear it, a well-trained pelvic floor can make you reach orgasm earlier and make it more intense. It also influences the lubrication and sensitivity of the vagina. So, as you can see, it has to do a lot!
PAIN WHEN MAKING LOVE?
If when you have sex you notice discomfort, pain or have few sensations, it may be an indication that your pelvic floor is weakened, even if you have never had a urine leak. In fact, sexual dysfunctions (lack of lubrication, desire, problems reaching orgasm, etc.) are often due to weakened pelvic muscles.
BEING YOUNG DOES NOT PROTECT YOU
Although urine leakage is associated with older women or those who have just become mothers, since the hormonal changes that menopause or pregnancy entails cause a relaxation of the pelvic muscles, it can actually happen to anyone, because there are many factors that they influence the strength of the pelvic muscles.
One of them is constipation. The lack of regularity causes an overexertion to evacuate that damages the pelvic floor.
Other things that also influence are the following:
- Practice impact sports. Those that involve jumping (tennis, aerobics, etc.) or running, lifting weights or performing classic sit-ups, cause excessive pressure within the abdomen and pelvis, damaging these muscles.
- Carry a lot of weight. Since high school we carry backpacks overflowing with books and weighing a trillion kilos. Then, our bags are like Doraemon's magic pocket and it can come out of a pack of tissues to a laptop. But … carrying excessive weights puts pressure on the pelvic muscles and increases the risk of urine leakage.
- Do you suffer from urine infections repeatedly? Two cystitis in six months or three in a year are considered repeat infections. If this is your case, consult your doctor, because it is one of the risk factors for the pelvic floor.
For all this, we suggest that you take our test and find out how your pelvic muscles are doing and if you have to improve it. If you want to know how to do it to have better sex and to avoid urine leakage in the future, don't miss this article.
