Kegel Exercises Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
Have you heard about Kegels? They are exercises that target the pelvic floor, a "hammock" that keeps your pelvic organs in place.
Sometimes, the pelvic floor weakens. This can happen after childbirth or surgery. It can occur with other health conditions like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease, too.
No matter what the cause, a weak pelvic floor can lead to urinary incontinence and sexual problems.
Strengthening these muscles is easy for both men and women. In our latest blog post, we discuss why Kegel exercises are helpful, how to find your pelvic floor, and what steps to follow for success.
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Sexual Challenges for Rectal Cancer Survivors
Surgical treatment for rectal cancer can have a big impact on patients' sex lives, new research shows. However, the extent of sexual problems may depend on the type of surgery.
In a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study, scientists discussed their survey of 575 rectal cancer survivors. About a third of the participants had had ostomy procedures and used a special waste collection bag outside the body.
The rest had anastomosis, which involves removing the cancerous portion of the rectum and stitching healthy tissue back together, with no collection bag necessary.
The researchers found that sexual issues, like vaginal narrowing and erectile dysfunction, were more common in patients who had had ostomy procedures.
More details on the study, along with comments from patients themselves, can be found here.
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