How’s it going “down there”?

MoveU， Holdings， Inc. US • Aug 29

MoveU sent this email to their subscribers on August 29, 2024.

ATTENTION MEN: How’s it going “down there”? And by down there we mean your male bits. We can’t believe how many people don’t understand erectile dysfunction. It’s nothard.

But here’s the thing—women, we should also understand a bit more about each other's so-called "taboo" parts! These discussions shouldn’t be off-limits. Let’s normalize talking about both male and female pelvic health. Understanding how pelvic floor dysfunction happens, and learning ways to address it, is something we can all benefit from.

Discover what your pelvic floor is, how pelvic floor dysfunction happens, as well as some ways to fix these issues below!\xa0

The Anatomy of the Male Pelvic Floor

Your pelvic floor is a network of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues located at the base of your pelvis.
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These muscles relax (or should!) when you pee, poop, and pass gas. They also keep you from taking a whiz in your britches when your bladder is too full (we all know the muscle contraction required when we’ve just GOT to GO but aren’t near a bathroom!)

The Male Pelvic Floor: The Athletic Bits

As\xa0part of your overall core, a strong healthy pelvic floor helps maintain good posture and optimal athletic performance.\xa0
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According to\xa0this PubMed article, pelvic floor dysfunction is more common among men than it might seem.

Common Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction

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Here are some common symptoms that indicate you may be experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction:
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Pelvic/tailbone pain
Hemorrhoids
Low back pain
Abdominal pain/ache\xa0
Testicular pain, groin pain, and/or hip pain
Penile pain
Burning pain - in pelvic area, perineum, urethra, penis\xa0
Pain prior, during, and/or after ejaculation\xa0
Urinary frequency\xa0
Weak urinary stream or difficulty starting urination
Constipation/diarrhea
Pain with bowel movements

Exercises for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

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What’s a man with pelvic floor dysfunction to do? Well, kegels aren’t just for the ladies!

Crunches were the go-to core exercise for helping with pelvic floor issues for a long time, but most people are becoming aware that\xa0there’s a lot more to a strong core\xa0than just six pack abs.\xa0
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Think of your “core” like a box: abdominals are in front, the\xa0obliques form the sides, the diaphragm is on the top, the back is - well -\xa0the back, and your pelvic floor is the bottom.\xa0

To truly have a strong core, you must also have a strong and supple pelvic floor!