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 ...

Get your basics right and learn how to drape a saree, making this six yards of grace a hit for your upcoming Diwali bash. (Image Credits: Pinterest) With Diwali around the corner, if you’re away from ...

A competitive cyclist for almost 25 years, Riyadh Khamis thought nothing of ramping up his training to prepare for races. But within weeks of gearing up his cycling in March this year, he noticed ...

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When we hear the words pelvic floor exercises, it instantly reminds us of either pregnancy or old age. However, doctors and physical therapists emphasise that these muscles are essential for all women ...

When you’re under anesthesia, you shouldn’t have to worry that a medical student will perform a pelvic exam without your consent. But in Michigan, no state law forbids a medical student to perform ...

Picture this: it’s your quarterly meeting – a three-hour slog. You’ve prepared your slides and have all your reports ready to go. Your morning commute is brimming with confidence. You push open the ...

Pelvic health physiotherapist Angela James says problems with the group of muscles can dramatically impact men’s quality of life, and be “highly distressing” and “very isolating”. “People don’t talk ...

In what universe is playfully draping a flag over a member of Team USA’s name on the same level as being called homophobic slurs and having beers thrown at you and your wife? To put it bluntly, what ...

Unfortunately, we live in a society in which women’s bodies have been all but ignored in modern health. “Historically, women have been excluded from clinical trials and biomedical research because ...