Pelvic Floor 101
Here I’ll review the layers of the pelvic floor and introduce how to begin gentle vaginal massage. This is helpful for pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, and general wellness or postpartum recovery, even if you don't necessarily feel like you have pain.
Key Takeaways
Pain is often caused by pelvic floor muscle tension.
Kegels will likely make the pain worse — the focus should be on relaxing the pelvic floor.
Tension can be related to past trauma, injuries, or even stress patterns.
Start by checking in throughout the day: are you clenching your pelvic floor? Take a breath, release.
Self-vaginal massage helps release tension.
Introducing vaginal massage should not cause more than 4/10 pain or discomfort.