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. The muscles can be tight or in a guarded position. This can create a problem with intimacy since the muscles need to be supple and relaxed enough to stretch for penetration. This altered tension can also infl