Lots of women struggle with leakage, according to a new survey.
, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in New York, noting that the stigma-discomfort combo can keep women away from the sports they love. “It’s a shame.”a shame, but it’s true that exercise can make the problem worse. “Any activity that increases intra-abdominal pressure can cause leakage,” Dweck says.Dweck says there are three main risk factors at play: genetics , weight gain, and pregnancy/childbirth. The latter two risk factors come down to extra weight on the pelvic floor.
A weak pelvic floor mean less control of your pee because “muscles support the bladder, and as these muscles weaken, the bladder can mechanically bulge into the vagina,” explains Dweck. Add pressure from activities such as exercising, laughing, and coughing, and you’ve got a recipe for leakage.If you’re wondering why you’ve been hearing about Kegels since thatepisode almost 20 years ago, it’s because Samantha was right: Kegels are the best strength-training exercise for your pelvic floor.
To do a Kegel, simply tense your pelvic floor muscles as if you’re trying not to pee and hold for 10 seconds. Dweck recommends to repeat often throughout the day.As you can see, Kegels are pretty easy. But somehow, this also makes them easy to push to the side and forget about forever .
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