The pelvic floor is something many of us do not want to talk about. And that is a shame, because the pelvic floor is a muscle, just like any other muscle in the body. Like every other muscle, it needs strengthening work to stay healthy and functional.

If a muscle becomes weak, we notice the effects. If your arm becomes weak, you complain about it and do something to improve it.

But when it comes to the pelvic floor, many people stay silent. We do not talk about what has helped us, what has worked, or how we have improved.

Instead, we keep it to ourselves.

That silence does not help anyone.

If we want to learn, get stronger, and feel better, we need to support each other and start talking openly about pelvic floor health.

 

Why the Pelvic Floor Matters

The pelvic floor is important, but when it is weak, the symptoms can feel awkward and upsetting. Struggling to hold urine, planning your day around access to a toilet, or feeling discomfort in daily life is not fun.

It can leave us feeling stressed, embarrassed, and uncomfortable.

Another challenge is that the pelvic floor is not a muscle we can easily see.

Unlike your biceps or your legs, it is hidden. You cannot watch it contract, and its movement is not obvious.

That makes it harder to understand, harder to train, and sometimes harder to trust that you are doing the right thing.

 

It Is About More Than “Just Squeezing”

For many women, especially after childbirth, the advice is often simple: just squeeze. But pelvic floor training is not always that straightforward.

There is much more to consider, including:

  • your breathing
  • your diaphragm
  • your deep core muscles
  • your posture
  • how all these parts work together

Your pelvic floor does not work in isolation. It works together with your diaphragm and your deep abdominal muscles, your body’s natural corset.

These muscles need to coordinate well in order to support you properly.

That is why, when we talk about pelvic floor training, we should not only think about one muscle.

We should think about the whole core.

 

Training the Deep Core

Many people know how to train the visible abdominal muscles. Sit-ups and six-pack exercises are familiar, and yes, those muscles may look good. But they are not the muscles that give you the deep support your body needs.

If you have a weak pelvic floor, doing lots of traditional abdominal exercises is not necessarily going to help. In some cases, it may even make symptoms worse if the deeper support system is not working well.

What matters most is learning how to train the deep core muscles properly.

When your breathing, posture, pelvic floor, and deep core begin to work together, that is when real change can happen.

 

Why Talking About It Is the First Step

Talking about pelvic floor health is the first step towards improving it.

From around the age of 35 and certainly into our 40s and beyond, many women begin to notice changes. We may not feel as in control as we once did. For some, these issues started after having children and have continued ever since.

But there is hope.

When we learn how the pelvic floor functions as part of the whole core, we can begin to strengthen it in a more effective way. This does not just help with symptoms. It can also improve posture, support your waistline, and help you feel stronger and more confident in your body.

 

A Whole-Core Approach

Do not be afraid to say that you want to strengthen your core and your pelvic floor. This is not something to feel embarrassed about. In fact, it is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health and wellbeing.

If you are unhappy with your tummy, your waistline, or if you feel discomfort or pain in your groin or pelvic floor area, talk about it. Seek support. There are ways to improve, strengthen, and feel better,  but first you need to know how.

That help might come from a professional. It might come from a course. Or it might start with an honest conversation with someone who has found exercises that worked well for them.

 

Let’s Be More Open

You do not have to begin by talking about the problem itself.

Start by talking about the solution.

Talk about how to strengthen your pelvic floor.
Talk about how to train your deep core.
Talk about breathing, posture, and support.

Because when you strengthen your pelvic floor as part of a whole-core approach, you are not just helping one area of the body. You are improving how your whole body functions.

The pelvic floor is a muscle. It deserves attention, training, and care, especially in our 40s and beyond.

So let’s stop avoiding the subject.
Let’s talk about it.
Let’s learn from each other.
And let’s get stronger together.

-Astrid-

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