
When Love Hurts...It Could Be Muscular
The pelvic floor influences sexual function in a many ways. The pelvic floor muscles cross all three openings of the urethra, vagina and rectum. A dysfunction in the urinary, gastrointestinal or reproductive system can influence the muscular tension in the pelvic floor. More often than not, the pelvic floor muscles are in a tight or guarded position. This can create a problem with intimacy since the muscles need to be supple and relaxed enough to stretch for penetration. Thi