{"id":21813,"date":"2023-11-09T17:00:13","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21813"},"modified":"2023-11-08T06:28:13","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T05:28:13","slug":"peeing-while-laughing-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/peeing-while-laughing-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Peeing While Laughing? A Physical Therapist\u2019s Guide To Helping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pelvic floor exercise, otherwise known as Kegel exercise, is a trending topic. But while many women have heard about it, not many of us fully understand the pelvic floor and the impact it can have on intimate health. We’re<\/span> answering popular question about the pelvic floor and Kegel exercise with the help of <\/span>Rachel Gelman, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.<\/b><\/p>\n

In a recent <\/span>survey<\/span><\/a> with 5,083 women aged 18-45 across the UK, USA, France, Spain and Italy, INTIMINA discovered that <\/span>58% <\/b>of women experience stress incontinence, meaning they release a little bit of urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze or lift something heavy. <\/span>43%<\/b> said they experienced painful sex, and most are unaware that this is a symptom of pelvic floor dysfunction that can be cured, or improved at best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Doing Kegels<\/h2>\n

One of the cures are Kegel exercises, which, when performed correctly, can help strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. With smart devices such as the recently launched <\/span>KegelSmart 2<\/span><\/a>, women can incorporate Kegels into their daily routine without hassle. KegelSmart contains sensors that register pelvic strength and automatically set your tailored exercise levels. The simple 5-minute vibration-guided program improves the strength of pelvic floor muscles. The KegelSmart <\/span>clinical trial<\/span><\/a> found that average pelvic floor strength doubled after 12 weeks, with 90% of women reporting improved bladder control, and 94% reporting improved vaginal tightness and tone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pelvic floor physical therapist Rachel Gelman confirms that much education is needed regarding the pelvic floor muscles: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMost people don\u2019t know about these muscles until there is something \u201cwrong\u201d and they are experiencing symptoms. So, I spend a lot of time educating people about their pelvic floor and how it functions\u201d and adds: \u201cMy patients often come with symptoms of urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, urinary urgency\/frequency, pain with sex or sexual dysfunction.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Making the Correct Diagnosis<\/h2>\n

Every body is different, so it’s always advised for women to consult with a pelvic floor therapist regarding their symptoms and treatment. Rachel Gelman explains why this is important: <\/span><\/p>\n

“Many patients I work with experiencing<\/span> pain with intercourse <\/b>have tense or guarded muscles. When muscles are tense or overactive, they can also present as lacking strength or weakness. If the muscles are in a tense state they are at their end range of motion which means they cannot contract any further, and this can lead to <\/span>bladder leaks<\/b>.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“I always recommend people get a physical examination to assess the physical state of their muscles in addition to how well coordinated these muscles are. Strength is just one component of pelvic floor activation; we want to see the endurance and coordination of these muscles.”\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Using Devices as Treatment Options<\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>research<\/span><\/a>, vibratory stimulation can improve pelvic floor muscle strength and help conditions such as vulvodynia and incontinence. Rachel Gelman comments: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI recommend always getting an in-person examination before starting any pelvic floor exercise. Devices like KegelSmart can be helpful for people that don\u2019t have access to a provider in their area, especially if they know that their pelvic floor muscles are not in a guarded state. Sex toys and masturbation are also great options for helping with pelvic floor dysfunction.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Whatever symptoms you are experiencing, seeking advice about pelvic floor dysfunction and treatment options from a medical professional is crucial. Most women experience pelvic floor conditions, and there is a cure. So, talking about peeing while sneezing or laughing should not be taboo. Dysfunctions like these should not deter anyone from living a healthy and fulfilled life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover <\/b>KegelSmart 2 Pelvic Floor Trainer<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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