Managing Sexual Dysfunction through Pelvic Floor Therapy

September 2, 2024 |

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem affecting millions worldwide, yet it remains the least talked about topic. Whether it be impotence, premature ejaculation, or just dissatisfaction, these problems tend to have a huge impact on the quality of life. 

Fortunately, there come to be therapies that are non-invasive to manage such conditions. The most suitable solution for this situation is pelvic floor therapy. This blog will help you understand how pelvic floor therapy can help you deal with your sexual issues and improve your quality of life. 

Understanding Sexual Dysfunction

Understand that the term sexual dysfunction indicates all the problems that prevent an individual or couple from feeling satisfaction in sexual activity. Some very common complaints among males are sexual impotence, now more appropriately called erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and low sex drive.

In women, some of the common complaints related to painful sexual intercourse are lack of sexual desire and failure to reach orgasm. These can be for a variety of reasons, including physical health, psychological issues, hormonal problems, and lifestyle. 

How Pelvic Floor Therapy Works

Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized method of physical therapy that primarily focuses on reconditioning and strengthening pelvic floor muscles. The mode of treatment includes exercises, biofeedback, and manual techniques that will help the patients regain control and improve the function of these muscles. Here’s how Pelvic Floor Therapy can help in the management of sexual dysfunction:

• • Strengthening the Pelvic Floor Muscles: 

  Specific exercises, generally known as Kegel exercises, would work at strengthening the muscles in the pelvic floor. These exercises will lead to improved control over these muscles with their regular practice, thereby enhancing sexual performance and gratification.

  
  

  • • Improving Blood Flow:

  Pelvic floor therapy also helps in improving the blood flow to the pelvic region. Improved blood flow is considered essential for arousal, erection, and lubrication, which are very important during a sexual encounter.

  
  

  • • Increasing Sensitivity:

  Strengthening of pelvic floor muscles increases sensitivity in the genital area, thus providing greater intensity and satisfaction with orgasm during sexual relations in both men and women.

  
  

  • • Enhancing Control:  

  The therapy can further enhance the control of men over their ejaculation and reduce early ejaculation. This leads to longer sexual intercourse with satisfaction.

  
  

  • • Relieving Pain:

  Women who have painful sexual intercourse may also benefit from pelvic floor therapy by showing the tightness of muscles or spasms. Therapy relaxes such muscles, thus rehabilitating them to reduce or eliminate any pain.

  
  

  Who Benefits from Pelvic Floor Therapy?

  Pelvic floor therapy could be recommended to a wide category of people with sexual dysfunction. It is most helpful in the following cases:

  
  
  • • Men with Erectile Dysfunction or Premature Ejaculation: The strengthening of pelvic floor muscles allows men to manage their sexual responses better, hence helping them cope more effectively with sexual issues.
  
  
  • • Pain or Discomfort: Pelvic floor therapy will assist in the restoration of women who have pain during intercourse, reduced sexual sensation, or difficulty attaining orgasm. This therapy relaxes the pelvic muscles and makes them strong. Thus, it improves sexual function.
  
  
  • • Postpartum Women: Following pregnancy and child delivery, women after delivery may be affected due to the weakening of pelvic floor muscles. The usual aftermath includes problems such as incontinence and unsatisfactory sexuality. Pelvic floor therapy can help affected postpartum women regain muscle tone and improve their sexual health.
  
  
  • • Older Adults: With aging, the natural loss of muscle tone inside the pelvic floor muscles adds to sexual dysfunction. Pelvic floor therapy can help older adults maintain sexual health through the strengthening of muscles in that area.
  
  

  Integrating Pelvic Floor Therapy into Your Life

  Pelvic floor therapy is a non-invasive, effective approach to treating sexual dysfunction. For an optimal outcome, it is advised to be consistent with the exercises involved in pelvic floor therapy and to follow the guidance provided by the professional leading the therapy. 

  
  

  If you have sexual dysfunction, you really should consult a professional. Pelvic floor therapy is one of the non-invasive and organic options to take control of the issues you are going through and to overcome them for a healthy and fulfilling sexual life.

  
  

  Dr. Leena Daware is a well-known physiotherapist who specialises in pelvic rehabilitation. Consulting her can help you get personalised attention, and her expertise shall provide the best possible outcomes with Pelvic Floor Therapy.

  
  

  Also read- Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Types, And Treatment