Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help with at least four of the above symptoms (highlighted in blue.) These exercises improve blood flow to the genital area, which increases lubrication and improves the health of tissues lining the vagina as well as the muscles supporting the bladder. The increase in lubrication may prevent vaginal dryness, soreness and/or itching that is often is associated with pain during intercourse (Dysparenia.) Women may also experience an increase in vaginal sensation and arousal after a period of performing the exercises. In addition to improved blood circulation and lubrication, pelvic muscle exercises also tone and strengthen the muscles responsible for supporting the pelvic organs (urethra, bladder, vagina, and rectum) and reduce the risk of prolapse and incontinence.
Benefits of pelvic muscles exercises:
- improved blood flow to genital area that increases lubrication
- prevention of prolapse
- less frequent and/or urgent need to urinate
- better bladder control
- increased vaginal tone
- proper emptying of the bladder
