Category: Mental Health

The pelvic floor needs to relax and contract in a coordinated fashion for a person to be able to have normal stool elimination.  If for some reason the person is unable to control these muscles, he or she is said … Read more

Vaginismus is a sexual dysfunction where women are unable to have vaginal penetration.  This is because the muscles of the pelvic floor surrounding the vagina contract involuntarily resulting in the vagina clenching shut.    This leads to pain on attempt of … Read more

Anorexia is not a lifestyle choice, it is a mental illness that impedes you from eating the necessary amount of food that your body and your brain need. People who have anorexia nervosa have a deep-seeded fear of putting weight … Read more

In trying to understand anorexia, it is of paramount importance that one delineates the psychological effects of anorexia nervosa. This is important as for a full recovery, one has to address the psychological part of the illness. People with anorexia … Read more

Perineal trauma can effect up to 85% of women after vaginal delivery. The consequences of this include perineal pain and dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse). Your perineum is a small muscular area between your vagina and anus.

Immediate postpartum tips … Read more

It is generally understood that non-consummation refers to a situation in which vaginal-penile sexual intercourse in a committed intimate relationship has not taken place. Historically and by definition non-consummation has always been applicable to heterosexual couples – In the UK, … Read more

A lot of women experience dyspareunia or what is known as painful intercourse, it can be hard to diagnose, as there are a lot of causes. There is a debate whether dyspareunia is a pain disorder in it’s own right … Read more

Who should be doing pelvic floor training?

Men of all ages need a strong pelvic floor to support and control the bladder and bowel and have good sexual function. The pelvic floor can be made weak by:

– surgery to … Read more

Pelvic floor exercises should be considered as a first-line approach for men seeking long-term resolution of their erectile dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction usually results from more than one factor and several components, biological, psychological and relational can contribute to dysfunction. Among … Read more

What does male pelvic floor rehabilitation consist of?

Pelvic floor physiotherapists use a wide range of treatment tools including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, biofeedback and electrical stimulation to train,strengthen and improve the function of the pelvic floor.

Where are the … Read more