Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

Why kegels can backfire during menopause — and 4 yoga poses to do instead

Counting on Kegels to manage menopause changes? It may not be the fix you think. As estrogen levels plunge during the so-called change of life, the pelvic floor muscles that support organs like the bladder, uterus and bowel tend to weaken. Many women turn to Kegel exercises — repeatedly contracting and relaxing these muscles — … Read more

How to fight an embarrassing down-there issue — and why Kegels can make things worse

How to fight an embarrassing down-there issue — and why Kegels can make things worse

Pelvic floor problems? Urine trouble. If you find yourself leaking from time to time — or constantly feel like you need to run to the bathroom — it may be time to admit you’re struggling with incontinence. And despite what you may have heard, it’s not just moms that have this issue. “Pelvic floor dysfunction … Read more

‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 4: Kegels, dick pics and Gloria Steinem

‘And Just Like That’ Season 2, Episode 4: Kegels, dick pics and Gloria Steinem

Could HBO’s “And Just Like That” get any more ridiculous? In the fourth episode of Season Two, the ladies — Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) once again test the limits, cramming sperm jokes, penis size jokes, off-the-wall fashions and a Gloria Steinem cameo into 40-ish … Read more