The prevailing understanding among doctors is that stress incontinence — or the involuntary leakage of urine that plagues 1 in 3 women and occurs when there is increased pressure or stress on the ...

A treatment for problems related to your pelvic floor, this therapy includes exercises and techniques to help ease your pain, discomfort, and disruptions to your quality of life. It’s made up of ...

Maybe. Here’s what to know. By Emma Pattee This story was originally published on Feb. 24, 2020 in NYT Parenting. Before having a baby, I spent approximately 10 seconds of my life considering my ...

The powers of Google likely led you here because it's 2 a.m. and everyone in the group chat—aka the sacred space for you and your girls' most personal and dire questions—is already asleep. Sigh. Maybe ...

When my therapist emphasized the fact that I had my first successful pelvic exam, I found myself suddenly crying tears of happiness. Share on Pinterest Health and wellness touch each of us differently ...

To help ease a painful medical condition, Sharlene Styles turned to an ancient remedy, and ended up with more health benefits than she expected. Not knowing much about Maya Abdominal Massage, I ...

TULSA -- Some women are turning to a natural healing method for reproductive system problems, rather than prescriptions. Shaunda Cottingim, a licensed massage therapist, performs deep tissue massages ...

If you’ve heard of the pelvic floor, you’ve likely also heard of Kegels — exercises that strengthen the muscles that support the pelvic floor organs, including the uterus, bladder, and rectum. Kegels ...

When we think of hygiene practices, proper oral care and regular showers are probably what come to mind, while massages are considered more of a luxurious splurge. But the ancient technique of ...