A hypertonic pelvic floor can cause frequent urination, erectile disfunction, and constipation.riderfoot/Getty Images Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing ...

Pelvic floor therapy is often only associated with women who experience pelvic floor dysfunction after childbirth, but men can also benefit from this treatment. Working with a pelvic floor physical ...

Chronic pain, sexual dysfunction and incontinence can all stem from problems with your pelvic floor — and many men don’t even know they have one. By Danielle Friedman In his early 30s, Chad Woodard ...

New research is highlighting how men are affected by a weak or overtightened pelvic floor, bringing awareness to an issue that was previously focused on women. A weak pelvic floor in men is related to ...

Landon was working in client services at a large investment bank in New York when he felt a sudden, acute pain in his groin. It had been a bad day, and he was stressed. “Everything just felt tight,” ...

Credit: Getty Images There is limited research on chronic pelvic pain in men, which delays treatment for male patients experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. While both sexes can ...

Have you heard of pelvic floor exercises for men? These moves, including the famous Kegel exercises, are often associated with their benefits for women. But—surprise!—Kegels offer health wins for men, ...

Illustration: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Icon Sportswire/Getty, Leila Coker/Getty “We don’t give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal ...

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Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing and sex. Sometimes it's a response to too much stress or anxiety but there are other causes too. Strength training, ...