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Can you EAT your way to a better sex life?The Pelvic Floor Diet claims to improve your sex life and stop incontinence by strengthening vital muscles in that area. It advises eating foods that don't irritate your bladder and avoiding ones that do.
by Daily Mail

My vagina was badly injured after giving birth. Why was getting help so hard? | Christen CliffordMy vagina tore when I had my first child, but it took five years before I got the medical attention I needed. I?m not the only one
by Guardian

Silence is possible the biggest cause of stress incontinence and other pelvic floor issue - talk about it with you friends and your medical professionals, it will help you and them

Canadian's death from pelvic mesh causes shockwaves for women around the worldCanadian woman's Facebook post shocked women around the world. A month later, she was dead.
by Stuff

Vaginal mesh operations 'should be banned', Newshour - BBC World ServiceUK health watchdog wants to ban the plastic implants over safety concerns
by BBC

How to rediscover your bounceStress incontinence, which can range from mild to uncontrollable leaking, affects millions of people, with about one in five women over 40 suffering to some degree
by Daily Mail

We are not ready for the boom in incontinence, experts warnThe involuntary loss of urine or faecal matter is frighteningly common among all socio-economic groups. But researchers from the University of Leeds warn there is too much stigma around it.
by Daily Mail

Prevention is better than cure - don't leave it until you have this problem, make sure you keep you pelvic floor in good shape NOW.

"In contrast, they note that pelvic floor muscle training has systematically verifiable effectiveness in treating problems such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse."

No evidence that widely marketed technique to treat leaky bladder/prolapse worksThere is no scientific evidence that the AHT workout widely marketed to manage the symptoms of a leaky bladder and/or womb prolapse actually works, conclude experts in an editorial published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
by MedicalXpress

Ask the Expert: Is it normal to leak urine when I exercise?Patricia Gil, M.D., FACOG, FPMRS is a urogynecologist at Atlantic Health System's Hackettstown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center.
by New Jersey Herald

Why Do Some Women Undergo Vaginal Rejuvenation?Farrah Abraham, star of ?Teen Mom,? made her vaginal rejuvenation public last month. Supporters praise the procedure. Critics question the necessity.
by Healthline

Doctor doesn't want his wife to have a vaginal mesh implantFrench doctors discuss the awkwardness of asking middle-aged women about the impact of their mesh implants on their sex lives, including talking about 'fellatio' and 'the clitoris with or without g-spot'.
by Daily Mail

Pressure is mounting for a UK ban of the 'gold-standard' incontinence treatment

Loose Women's Kaye Adams and Nadia Sawalha have a competition to see who will wet themselves firstNADIA Sawalha and Kaye Adams have had a competition to see who could wet themselves first. The Loose Women ladies decided to put their bladders and pelvic floor muscles to the test in a bizarre Fac…
by The Sun

Incontinence: not such a wee problem for womenSales of incontinence products are booming, and it?s younger women doing the buying
by Irish Time

The vaginal mesh scandal: UpdateWith the news that over 800 women with vaginal mesh implants were planning to take legal action against the NHS and medical device manufacturers such as Johnson & Johnson Lu Rahman looks at some of the issues issues surrounding this product.
by Medical Plastics News

6 Exercises To Strengthen The Pelvic FloorGet to know your deepest core muscles and train them to support you on the run.
by Women's Running

You can be very fit and have a very unfit pelvic floor. You need to do highly targeted exercises to build pelvic floor fitness. A device like the PelvicToner can be a big help.

Exercises, mental tips can help incontinenceEver pull your car up to your house, suddenly get the urge to pee, start walking — quickly — to the door, fumble with your keys, but still leak a little bit before you make it to the bathroom? No need to answer out loud!
by The Bulletin

Everything you need to know about bladder leakageLike how to stop surprise dribble happening for starters.
by My Body and Soul

Brave post-partum mum reveals how she wet herself while driving homeA MUM who recently gave birth has revealed how she lost control of her bladder after getting stuck in traffic. Mummy blogger Sophie Cachia, 26, took to Facebook to share her ordeal, confessing that…
by The Sun

Talking about it is the start of the solution, well done Sophie!

From a daily walk to changing footwear: Best ways to control your pelvic floorOUR WRITER explains how changing your footwear and standing up straight will help to regain control of your pelvic floor.
by Express

Johnson & Johnson loses $20m verdict in 3rd pelvic mesh bellwether ? MassDevice,Johnson & Johnson loses $20m verdict in 3rd pelvic mesh bellwetherA Pennsylvania state court jury dealt a $20 million blow to Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) subsidiary Ethicon last week in the 3rd pelvic mesh bellwether to go to trial in Philadelphia.
by Mass Device

Pelvic floor training in pregnancy could help prevent the need for 'barbaric' vaginal mesh surgeryWomen need to be given more information about pelvic floor health during and after pregnancy.
by The Conversation

.. "vaginal mesh surgery has more problems than benefits. It has been called “barbaric” and recently led to more than 800 women suing the NHS over complications with it such as permanent pain, and an inability to walk, work or have sex."

This is what REALLY happens to your vagina when you give birth | Her.ieThis is what REALLY happens to your vagina when you give birth
by Her

3 Exercises for a Stronger Pelvic Floor (and Lower Abs)Building and maintaining a strong pelvic floor is crucial for women of all ages. Watch this video to learn three simple yet effective moves for strengthening your pelvic floor and lower abs.
by Health.com

Going to the loo 'just in case?' It could wreck your bladderMost people can hold 300ml to 400ml at a time if they drink two litres a day. Bladder problems affect nine million women and four million men in the UK and is an inevitable part of ageing.
by Daily Mail

"A recent study found that adults who cut their daily salt intake by 25 per cent (from 10.7g to 8g a day) halved the average number of nocturnal visits to the loo, from two to one."

Ben Wa Balls: Everything You've Ever Wanted To KnowIncluding how the hell to get the them out
by The Debrief

Probably helpful, but definitely not the whole story for pelvic floor exercises

What Is Vaginal Mesh? Hundreds Of Women Suing Over Incontinence TreatmentMore than 800 women are making legal claims.
by Huffinton Post

Real talk: The truth about peeing mid-workoutOne in three women will experience "stress incontinence" at some point in their lives.
by Weel and Good

Age linked to decreased pelvic floor strengthThe results indicated that 25% of women under age 25 years showed a decrease in pelvic floor strength after delivery, compared to 70% of those between age 25-29 years and 62% of those over age 30 years
by Urology Times

Body Positive: Getting Vocal About VaginasAs if there wasn't enough pressure on women to retain a youthful glow and a slim figure, there are countless trends that dictate what we should be doing ...
by Huffington Post

New £375 vibrator claims it will give you better orgasms as well as tighten your pelvic floorMANY women suffer in silence and are too embarrassed to seek help if they stop enjoying sex. But a new product is set to be launched on to the market that claims to be vaginal rejuvenation s…
by The Sun

Quite a price tag!

Pelvic prolapse surgery using mesh no more effective than standard repair?Women who have surgery for their prolapse have a 3 in 10 chance of needing at least one more operation, so the success rate is not great. Mesh doesn't improve things.
by News Medical

This research found that, in contrast to previous research, women were just as likely to be cured after standard surgery as after the reinforced repairs.

This Is How Often You Should Pee Every DayIf you've always gotta go, it might be time to see a doctor.
by Self

Pelvic floor disorder: You want me to see a physical therapist for what? | WVU MedicineWVU Medicine physical therapist Kristin Phillips, DPT, explains more about this condition.
by WVU

Incontinence surgery left mum with 'deadly vagina' that 'BIT' partner during sexA MUM-OF-ONE who had surgery to stop stress incontinence and improve her sex life has told how the operation left her vagina with “teeth” that “bit” her partner’s penis.
by The Sun

If you have ‘overactive bladder,’ drugs may not be the best solutionLifestyle changes and pelvic floor exercises can reduce incontinence. Surgery may be an option for some problems.
by Washington Post

Kiwi mum warns of surgical mesh nightmare that destroyed her lifeMum-of-two Alison Lee feels robbed after a "simple" operation using surgical mesh left her with permanent pelvic and hip pain.
by Stuff

Heard the one about the woman who peed her pants?Physoiotherapist and mum-of-three Elaine Miller turned to stand-up comedy to tackle the taboo of incontinence.
by Daily Record

She's very funny - you can find her on YouTube. Well worth a watch.

Should a wee little problem put you off running?If your pelvic floor is not in ideal shape, running might be best avoided in the short term
by ABC News

.. until you can work on a program to improve your pelvic floor function.

Could you have PFD and not know about it?Let's clear things up and talk about why PFD is, in fact, a BFD.
by mindbodygreen

Useful background on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - worth a read

A revolutionary design in pelvic floor weakness treatmentHelen O’Callaghan reports on a non-invasive treatment for pelvic floor weakness and urinary leakage
by Irish Examiner

Are Crunches Hurting Your Sex Life?And you thought you were being healthy AF.
by Marie Clare

It's a question of balance - make sure you're training the right muscles in the right way.

Incontinence may reflect body fat, not just weight - Harvard HealthThe risk of developing stress incontinence or urge incontinence increases along with BMI and body fat percentage. Stress incontinence is also associated with declines in grip strength.
by Harvard Health Publications

New Study Finds Association Between Age Of Women And Pelvic Floor Strength After First PregnancyNew research finds increasing age is a risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength.
by FPMRS

Urinary Incontinence Discourages Exercise,Urinary Incontinence Discourages ExerciseAlthough exercise is deemed essential for good health, many middle-aged women don't exercise because of urinary incontinence.
by Newsmax

But exercise can ease symptoms since obesity increases pressure on the urethra, and exercise can strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

5-Year Longitudinal Follow up after Retropubic and Transobturator Mid Urethral Slings - CommentaryThe most commonly performed surgical procedure done for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is mid urethral slings (MUS)1, with approximately 200,000 SUI surgeries performed annually in the United State
by Uro Today

Involuntary urinary incontinence can discourage sufferers from exerciseUrinary incontinence symptoms in middle-aged woman can discourage sufferers from partaking in exercise.
by Science Daily

But exercise can also help to easy symptons.

Women's Wellness: Pelvic Floor DysfunctionSometimes your pelvic floor just doesn't work as it should, that's better known as pelvic floor dysfunction, and that's what we're talking about in this week's Women's Wellness
by BR Proud

As a physiotherapist if there was an exercise class that I feel everyone could benefit from I would say Pilates.Pilates is very much focused on core control, which is made up of transverse abdominis (TA), multifidus and pelvic floor musculature.
by The Border Mail

3 Pelvic Floor Exercises For Postpartum RunnersStrengthen your core and avoid any leakage by doing these key moves that will help you get your pre-baby body back in shape.
by Women's Running

Savvy Senior: Help for seniors with bladder control problemsDear Savvy Senior , What are the best treatments recommended to help seniors with bladder control problems? ? Leaking Linda
by Capital Gazette

Help for bladder control problems — Williston ObserverA look at the best treatments recommended to help seniors with bladder control problems?
by Williston Observer

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the best treatments recommended to help seniors with bladder control problems?

Sling The MeshCampaign against an operation ruining women's lives
by Sling the Mesh

A shocking story highlighting the risks of surgery.

Helping Women With A Number One ProblemMaybe you are laughing. Or running, coughing, on the way to the bathroom, or jumping on a trampoline. And then, whoops, it happens: you literally pee in your pants.
by Forbes

Pelvic floor muscle training for secondary prevention of pelvic organ prolapse (PREVPROL)Pelvic floor muscle training can reduce prolapse severity and symptoms in women seeking treatment.
by Lancet

This study shows that pelvic floor muscle training leads to a small, but probably important, reduction in prolapse symptoms.

Experts advise against jade egg to strengthen pelvic musclesFirst, Gwyneth Paltrow raved about vagina steaming; now her lifestyle website, Goop, wants you to stick a $66 rock in your vagina.
by CNN

On the positive, Gwyneth Patrow's talk of vagina's does at least get issues such as pelvic floor exercises a public airing!

The exercises that are totally safe if you're pregnantDavina McCall's go-to trainer reveals all
by NetDoctor

Easy solutions for a leaky bladder problem | Starts at 60Many of us deal with an embarrassing leaky bladder problem every day, but aside from stuffing your pants with sanitary pads there are a few things to do.
by Starts at 60

Incidence and Risk Factors for Pelvic Pain After Mesh Implant Surgery for the Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders. - PubMed - NCBIOne in 6 women reported de novo pelvic pain after pelvic mesh implant surgery, with decreased sexual function.
by NCBI PubMed

Help! I can't hold my urineAsk the Doctor: Dr. Alfred Murage is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist
by Evewoman

Ask the Doctor: Dr. Alfred Murage is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist

Sex advice with Suzi Godson: Keeping the spark alive as we get olderMy husband and I have been together for over 20 years ? I?m 47, he is 50. He suggests, as a kind of new year?s resolution, that we bring some more ?excitement? to the bedroom.
by Irish Examiner

What The French Get So Right About Taking Care Of New MomsHint: it involves something called "perineal re-education."
by Huffington Post

More than that, French mother's get a 12 week course of pelvic floor rehabilitation to get themselves back in shape.

Mesh implants to fix pelvic organ prolapse have higher risks than traditional surgery but no extra benefitsMesh implants to fix pelvic organ prolapse have higher risks than traditional surgery but no extra benefits, according to a report released this week.
by Cambs Times

Staying fit may cut risk of urinary incontinenceUrinary incontinence is a widespread complaint among women, but a new study suggests older women may avoid this problem if they're slimmer and stronger.
by UPI

Study Finds No Clear Benefit of Mesh For Prolapse Surgery | MedicalResearch.comMedicalResearch.com Interview with: Prof. Cathryn Glazener PhD Health Services Research Unit University of Aberdeen Aberdeen,UK MedicalResearch.com: What i
by MedicalResearch.com

This is the one exercise every woman can do each day to boost your sex lifeEXERCISE is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. But, for girls there is arguably one daily workout that is more important than any other. Training this key set of muscles will not only boost your …
by The Sun

What You Need to Know About Light Bladder LeakageWhat do a 30 year old pregnant woman, a 67 year old who has 3 children – all delivered vaginally- and a 45 year who has never been pregnant have in common? By Susan A Peck, RNC, MSN-APN
by AWHONN

Nadia Sawalha: Admitting my bladder secret was hard - it's the last tabooLoose Women star Nadia Sawalha, a mum of two, opens up about dealing with incontinence
by Mirror

It's great to hear celebrities breaking the taboo of stress incontinence - thank you Nadia

French mothers don’t suffer from bladder incontinence. And nor should you | Gillian HarveyUnlike Nadia Sawalha, I am a stranger to urinary accidents, even after four vaginal births – because I’ve been through the French pelvic floor rehabilitation programme
by The Guardian

Unlike Nadia Sawalha, I am a stranger to urinary accidents, even after four vaginal births – because I’ve had my pelvic floor electronically re-educated

New research shows the alarming reality of post childbirth injuriesBEFORE Danielle* gave birth to her son last year, she knew her body was about to be put through hell.
by News.com.au

“It’s essential we recognise that there’s a taboo around discussing these very common issues, and as a nation, help create an environment where women feel less isolated and more comfortable to share what they’re going through,” Dr Cheng said

Stretch Out That Tight Pelvic FloorPelvic floor tightness is one of the most common consequences, leading to pelvic pain, urinary dysfunction and other issues. Fortunately, simple stretches can be a good first step to help loosen up the pelvic floor and entire pelvic region.
by To Your Health

Pelvic floor disorders more common than people thinkIt’s a subject that most women don’t want to talk about, yet about a quarter suffer with these problems. That number rises to nearly 40 percent after women reach 60 years old.
by Florida Times Union

Women reluctant to discuss post-birth incontinenceWomen who experience incontinence issues after childbirth are suffering in “silence”, with more than a third embarrassed to discuss it with a health professional, according to new survey.
by Nursing Timer

We need to break the taboo on stress incontinence - talk to your doctor or midwife and talk to your friends.

But Actually, How Do You Do Kegels?And are they *really* as important as everyone says?
by Shape

Yes!

Exercises to help you prepare for labor and deliveryWhen planning how to stay healthy during pregnancy, you might have concerns about which types of exercise are suitable
by Jakarta Post

Exercises to control and manage prolapsed bladderProlapsed bladder is a condition in which the pelvic floor muscles and tissues that keep the bladder in place become weak, causing the bladder to drop and bulge into the vagina.
by Bel Marra Health

4 causes and fixes for bladder leaksHere are four common causes and fixes for bladder leaks (incontinence).
by Bel Marra Health

Factors that can lead to urinary incontinence"25 million American adults living with some form of urinary incontinence, approximately 80 percent are women. In addition, women wait an average 6.5 years from the first time they experience symptoms until they obtain a diagnosis."
by Philly

Q. Do all women experience urinary incontinence?

Dr Bernadette Carr answers your questions on pelvic floor muscles after pregnancyThere are a number of ways to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and stop leaks from happening.
by Irish Times

Ask Dr. K: What is pelvic organ prolapse?DEAR DOCTOR K >> My doctor checked me out because I was leaking urine. She said I have pelvic organ prolapse. Can you tell me what it is, and what can be done about it?
by Bennington Banner

Kegel / Pelvic Floor ExerciseKegel exercises are special exercises meant to tone up the pelvic floor muscles. These muscles support your pelvic organs firmly in place, while allowing urine, feces and other substances to be excreted at will, but under your control.
by News Medical

A helpful look at how to do pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic Floor MusclesThe pelvic floor is a thin but strong sheet of muscle and connective tissue that closes off the pelvic cavity from below. It supports the pelvic organs, which include the urinary bladder, the uterus, cervix and vagina, and the last part of the large bowel
by News Medical

How Your Pelvic Floor Muscles Affect Sex (And Other Things)Plus what you can do if you have a weak pelvic floor.
by Huffington Post

Urinary incontinence in women: Symptoms, causes, complications, and treatmentLiterally millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence, and while many people believe it is simply an age-related issue, it can, in fact, impact people who are younger.
by Bel Marra Health

How French Women Get Their Bodies Back So Quickly After Giving BirthThe secret to getting a better post-baby bod is a fitter vagina
by Medical Daily

Let’s talk about it: Stress incontinence | Provided By Swedish Pelvic HealthMore than half of U.S. women over the age of 50 suffer at some point in their life from stress incontinence. Treatments are available.
by Seattle Times

What to Know About Pelvic Organ ProlapseLearn why experts are calling this condition that millions of women experience a "secret epidemic."
by US News

Watch: Coronation Street divides fans over it's reference to pelvic floor exercisesSome viewers voiced their disgust while others applauded the show
by OK

We certainly applaud the show for touching on this taboo subject, but did they go far enough?

Why Women Need to Be More Aware of Their Pelvic Floor HealthMost of us are familiar with our pelvic regions, but many don?t realize how much this body part really impacts a woman?s health and wellness.
by EmpowHer

Do you have a weak bladder? Here's how to take back controlFrom incontinence to reduced sexual pleasure, weak pelvic floor muscles can impact on every element of your life.
by Daily Record

How to improve control of your weak bladder and have better orgasms as a resultAround 11million men and women suffer from weakened pelvic floor muscles, a weak bladder and reduced sexual pleasure, but there are ways to get them back in shape
by Mirror

Women's hidden scourgeAFTER giving birth to her second child, a 35-year-old woman called Wu from Shanghai who was interviewed for this story experienced something that’s typically more common among the elderly: Involuntary, she lost urine when she coughed or laughed.
by Shanghai Daily

Have YOU done it? One THIRD of Brits admit to having wet themselves LAUGHINGMore than one third of Brits have admitted to wetting themselves while they were laughing, according to new survey. A poll of 2,096 people found 35 per cent said they had ‘laughed so hard they had wet themselves’.
by Daily Express

Embarrassing problem that affects millions but most suffer in silenceEXCLUSIVE: Urinary incontinence, where urine is unintentionally passed, is set to become an even bigger problem with an ageing population and rising levels of obesity - the main risk factors.
by Mail Online

Women with pelvic mesh implants report painful, intractable infectionsCanadian women say their quality of life has been destroyed by painful and seemingly intractable bacterial infections caused by pelvic mesh implants used to treat incontinence. The news comes as some U.S. states are suing a major mesh manufacturer.
by CTV News

Suffering from urinary incontinence? Tips EVERY woman should know about their pelvic floorMORE than 9 million women in the UK are incontinent and many suffer in silence because they embarrassed - or they think they just have to put up with it.
by Daily Express

Get Help for IncontinenceIf you leak unexpectedly or sometimes have such a strong urge to urinate that you fear you won’t make it to a bathroom in time, you have a number of options. But what works best? Our experts weigh in.
by Consumer Reports

Are you pelvic floor aware?Irish women are more likely to put up with urinary incontinence than their European sisters
by Irish Times

Physio: Avoid voiding with a little training - Lake Country CalendarLadies, have you noticed the increase in the number of bladder leakage commercials on TV these days?
by Lake Country

State charges Johnson & Johnson hid risks of pelvic meshIn a consumer protection lawsuit filed Tuesday, the state is accusing Johnson & Johnson of concealing the risks of a surgical mesh designed to treat pelvic floor conditions in women. As a resul…
by Seattle PI

California Sues Over Pelvic Mesh DevicesCalifornia’s state attorney has filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over complications associated with its pelvic mesh devices.
by Fox News

Pelvic trust: Carol Smilie is beating incontinence one pair of pants at a timeStress incontinence is a major issue among women and it is thought to affect around one in three mums.
by Daily Record

DIARY Doll started out to help women with heavy periods avoid embarrassing leaks, now they're tackling another taboo: incontinence.

Kate Winslet praised for speaking openly about adult incontinenceMothers who suffer from adult incontinence have praised Kate Winslet for admitting she too has 'accidents' since having children. The condition affects one in three women in the UK over 18.
by Mail Online

Mothers with adult incontinence reveal their 'little accidents' as they praise Kate Winslet for speaking openly about the condition.

Incontinence: a common problem for female runnersStress urinary incontinence is prevalent in women during exertion such as running. There is no need to be embarrassed about it, says Rose George, and there is plenty you can do to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles
by The Guardian

Helena Bonham Carter Reveals She Had To Wear Nappies On Harry Potter Set For Pelvic Floor ProblemsHelena ‘fessed up that when returning to her role as Bellatrix Lestrange just 12 weeks after Nell’s birth she ‘really couldn’t jump up and down and scream without losing most of my bodily liquid’.
by Huffinton Post

College slammed for backing pelvic ?slings?The stage is set for a showdown between doctors and women at a mesh device inquiry.
by Newcastle Herald

Should you try a pelvic floor exerciser?Is it worth buying keep-fit gear for your pelvic floor after you’ve given birth?

"I preferred the PelvicToner (£31.99, or available on NHS prescription, pelvictoner.co.uk) over the Kegel8 Tight & Tone Electronic Pelvic Toner (£98.99, kegel8.co.uk)."