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Conditions such as urinary or fecal incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain that affect a significant portion of the adult population
Parity and the mode of delivery leave measurable, often cumulative marks on pelvic floor anatomy: vaginal birth—especially the first vaginal birth and operative vaginal deliveries—carries the stronges...
Pelvic anatomy sets the starting point for vaginal length and elasticity—vaginas are soft, fibromuscular organs whose baseline depth and tone vary between individuals . Childbirth, especially vaginal ...
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and vaginismus both commonly impair sexual function, but they do so through different mechanisms: POP alters the position and topography of vaginal and pelvic organs, which...
Frequent anal toy use can increase the risk of temporary anal sphincter stretching, microtears, hemorrhoid flares, and—rarely—fecal incontinence or rectal prolapse if play is repetitive, forceful, or ...
The bony pelvis and pelvic floor show measurable variation between populations that correlates with genetic ancestry, geography and history, and these differences can affect obstetric outcomes and pel...
Extreme anal insertion can carry several documented long-term risks—most notably increased risk of tears that can aggravate hemorrhoids, potential fecal leakage or incontinence in some people, and hei...
Chronic anal or rectal pain following anal intercourse can arise from a range of local injuries, pelvic‑floor dysfunction, infection, or less commonly neuropathic syndromes, and long‑term treatments a...
Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT)—including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), biofeedback, and sometimes electrical stimulation—is an evidence-based, first-line conservative treatment that often...
Targeted pelvic floor work can both increase comfort during anal penetration and heighten pleasure by improving muscle control, coordination and relaxation; useful approaches include strengthening (Ke...