Loose perineum: 5 causes to know and solutions to tone it
The perineum is often misunderstood and yet, like everything else we have in our bodies, it is very important.
Many women suffer from a very loose perineum without knowing why, and how to remedy it, naturally .
Your perineum is a group of muscles that includes your bladder, uterus, and rectum.
When you need to go to the bathroom, it's what allows you to hold it in.
When you have sex, it allows you to have more pleasure when it is well balanced. If it is too stretched, you have much less sensation during sex, and your partner too, because it does not "serve enough."
Let's get to the heart of the matter! What can stretch your perineum?
- Pregnancy : Indeed, during 9 months, the perineum is subjected to a lot more weight, which always stretches it a little. Moreover, after giving birth, Maholi cold packs can help you relieve your pain thanks to their anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect.
- Overweight : Excess weight puts extra pressure on the abdomen, which weakens the pelvic floor muscles
- Smoking : You'll often find information that smoking and coughing more often will further relax your pelvic floor muscles by increasing abdominal pressure. But it's not just that; nicotine directly affects blood circulation by reducing the supply of nutrients and oxygen normally delivered to the pelvic floor. And this also applies to the rest of the body, not to mention the hormonal disruption it causes, which also affects the health of the pelvic floor.
- Chronic constipation : When you are constipated, you tend to push your stools to relieve yourself. This can stretch your perineal muscles.
- Physical Activity : Spoiler alert : Exercise is GOOD and important for your health (and self-confidence!). Don't be discouraged by reading these few lines, do it! However, as with everything, when it's done improperly, it can damage the body. Let me explain:
When you're lifting a heavy load, your abs tighten. This reduces internal space (because you're under pressure), and your internal organs have to move up or down to find space. It's absolutely crucial in this case to breathe properly (come on, take a deep breath!) so that the pressure can escape (by exhaling). Otherwise, you'll accumulate pressure without releasing it, and this can strain your perineum.
What are the consequences of a loose perineum?
One of the first consequences is incontinence , that is to say not being able to hold it in. This can happen at any time and we don't always feel it coming! When pressure is exerted on the perineum, by coughing, laughing loudly, or making a physical effort, this can be enough to trigger a discharge.
When the perineum is very loose, it is possible for the organs to descend because they are no longer properly supported. This can cause significant discomfort and make it difficult to go to the toilet.
As we have seen, sexual relations are also impacted: reduced pleasure and more difficulty reaching orgasm.
Pelvic pain may increase, and self-confidence may be affected as women affected by these disturbances often feel uncomfortable.
Solutions for toning your perineum:
Fortunately, I'm not telling you all this to leave you with a bitter taste! There are natural, effective solutions.
Rehabilitation:
One of the most effective exercises is simply to contract your perineum often throughout the day.
Physical activity :
Remember, breathe! Adopt the right posture and exercise will be very good for you. Gentle but muscular activities like yoga, Pilates, and swimming help strengthen your pelvic floor. Not only because they strengthen muscles, but also because they distribute a much greater amount of oxygen throughout your body.
Lifestyle :
It's not enough to just try to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles; you also need to feel good about your body overall. When you take care of yourself, all your organs are positively impacted. And so is your pelvic floor!
Also note that a healthy and natural diet helps enormously in fighting constipation!
What I mean by taking care of yourself is having a natural diet, good sleep, no over-exposure to screens (especially in the evening to sleep better) and above all, taking time for yourself (even 10 minutes of relaxation per day!).
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Author: Sara Markowicz
