Most of us understand the importance of keeping our bodies strong and healthy. We exercise our arms, legs and core – but there is one important group of muscles that often gets forgotten completely: The pelvic floor.
These muscles play an essential role in supporting the bladder and pelvic organs, helping with bladder and bowel control, and contributing to sexual function and intimate wellness. When the pelvic floor becomes weak, tired or poorly coordinated, the effects can impact everyday life in ways many people don’t immediately connect to their pelvic muscles. For some, it may mean bladder leakage when coughing, laughing, sneezing or exercising. For others, it can affect confidence, intimacy or overall quality of life
Pelvic floor exercises, often known as Kegel exercises, can be beneficial – but they aren’t always easy to perform correctly. The pelvic floor is made up of several deep muscles, and many people struggle to properly isolate and activate them. Instead, they may unknowingly tighten their stomach, buttocks or thighs while the pelvic floor muscles themselves aren’t being effectively trained. This is where modern pelvic floor technology is changing the conversation.
A NEW APPROACH TO PELVIC FLOOR STRENGTHENING
At Pelvi Pulse, clients can experience a non-invasive approach to pelvic floor strengthening using a specialised Kegel training chair. While sitting comfortably and fully clothed, the chair uses electromagnetic technology to stimulate the pelvic floor muscles through thousands of deep contractions during a session.
A single session can deliver the equivalent of thousands of pelvic floor muscle contractions – offering an alternative for people who struggle to perform pelvic floor exercises correctly on their own.
While pelvic floor health is often associated with women, men can benefit from pelvic floor strengthening too. For men, the pelvic floor plays an important role in bladder control, pelvic support and aspects of sexual function. Several deep pelvic floor muscles contribute to muscle coordination and the complex pressure mechanisms involved in maintaining an erection. Pelvic floor weakness or poor muscle coordination can therefore affect more than just bladder control.
AND YET, MANY PEOPLE DON’T TALK ABOUT IT
Bladder leakage, pelvic weakness and intimate health concerns can feel deeply personal. For many people, the hardest part isn’t finding a possible solution – it’s talking about the problem in the first place. Some people live with these concerns for years because they feel embarrassed, uncomfortable or simply don’t know who they can talk to. But there is something important to remember:
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
A healthy and properly functioning pelvic floor can play an important role in:
Pelvic health concerns are far more common than many people realise, and there is absolutely nothing embarrassing about taking care of your health. Sometimes, the first and most important step is simply starting the conversation.
That’s where Amanda and Pelvi Pulse offer something especially important.
Amanda understands that taking the first step can feel daunting. Talking about bladder leakage, pelvic weakness or intimate wellness isn’t always easy – particularly when these concerns have been kept private for a long time.
At Pelvi Pulse, clients are welcomed into a private, comfortable and relaxed environment, where they can talk openly about their concerns without feeling judged or embarrassed.
Amanda takes the time to help clients feel at ease, explain the process and answer questions.What may initially feel like an awkward conversation can become much easier when you’re speaking to someone who understands and genuinely wants to help.Sometimes, finding the right person to talk to is the first and most important step.
One of the biggest advantages of the Pelvi Pulse treatment is its convenience. Clients remain fully clothed during their session, and the treatment is non-invasive with no downtime required.
Sessions typically last around 30 minutes, allowing clients to return to their normal daily activities afterwards. A programme typically involves a series of sessions designed to support pelvic floor muscle strengthening, with individual experiences and results varying from person to person.
If you’ve been putting off dealing with bladder leakage, pelvic floor weakness or intimate wellness concerns because you feel embarrassed or unsure where to start, why not simply start with a conversation?
At Pelvi Pulse, Amanda is passionate about helping people feel comfortable enough to take that first step.
No judgement. No embarrassment. Just a welcoming space to ask questions, discuss your concerns and explore your options.