Your pelvic floor does far more than most people realize. This group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue forms a supportive “hammock” at the base of your pelvis, acting as a silent hero for core stability, bladder and bowel control, sexual function, and even posture.

But when your pelvic floor is weakened or not functioning properly, the impact can be profound. From incontinence and pelvic pain to sexual dysfunction and lower back issues.

What Exactly Is the Pelvic Floor?

The pelvic floor is an intricate network of muscles, nerves, ligaments, and connective tissue that forms a supportive, dome-shaped layer stretching across the base of the pelvis. This hidden powerhouse plays several essential roles:

• Supporting Pelvic Organs: It acts like a hammock, cradling and supporting key organs like the bladder, uterus, and rectum.

• Maintaining Control: Its muscles help regulate the openings of the urethra, vagina, and anus, maintaining urinary and bowel continence.

• Providing Stability: By working together with the abdominal and back muscles, the pelvic floor helps stabilize the spine and pelvis, promoting good posture and core strength.

At the heart of the pelvic floor are key muscles, each with a specific job:

• Levator Ani Muscle Group: This includes the pubococcygeus, iliococcygeus, and puborectalis muscles, which provide structural support and help control continence.

• Coccygeus Muscle: This muscle supports pelvic organs and forms part of the pelvic diaphragm.

• Puborectalis Muscle: Acting like a sling around the rectum, it plays a critical role in maintaining urinary and bowel control.

Together, these components make the pelvic floor an essential but often overlooked foundation for our health and well-being.

The Multifunctional Powerhouse

Think of your pelvic floor as a dynamic structure working 24/7. It supports organs like the bladder, uterus (in women), and rectum, while also coordinating with your abdominal and back muscles to stabilize your core. Importantly, the pelvic floor controls urinary and fecal continence through its sphincter muscles, and its role in sexual satisfaction and overall comfort is often underestimated.

What Causes Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?

Pelvic floor issues can arise from various factors:

• Pregnancy and childbirth put considerable strain on these muscles.

• Aging leads to hormonal changes and natural muscle weakening.

• Chronic coughing, obesity, or heavy lifting can cause overuse and weakening.

• Menopause brings hormonal shifts that may reduce muscle tone.

For men, prostate surgery or pelvic trauma can also disrupt the pelvic floor, leading to issues such as urinary incontinence, reduced bladder and bowel control, and diminished sexual performance. The HIFEM technology used in The Kegel Throne offers a powerful solution by delivering intense, focused electromagnetic stimulation to activate deep pelvic muscles. This helps restore muscle tone, improve continence, and support overall pelvic health, empowering men to regain confidence and control.