Leaking when you laugh. Pelvic pressure. Constipation. Pain with intimacy. Core weakness. Millions of women experience these symptoms every day—but many don't realize they're all connected to the pelvic floor. More importantly, many don't realize that they can often be treated. One day after class, a client stopped me and asked: "Shari...what exactly is a pelvic floor disorder?" It was such a simple question, but it made me realize something important. Those of us who work in this field use...

Chronic low back pain. Tight hips. Leaking when you work out. Feeling like your glutes are always clenched. Pain with intimacy. Feeling disconnected from your core after pregnancy. Most people think these problems are unrelated. But many of them often stem from one thing: a dysfunctional core system. We have all heard of “the core,” but do you really know what it is? Many people immediately think of the abdominal muscles, but it is so much more. The core is our entire trunk region — from the...

Ladies and gentlemen—yes, you heard me—you have a pelvic floor too, and it can absolutely be affected. So why is it that Kegels are still the go-to recommendation for managing pelvic floor dysfunction? You go to the doctor, mention symptoms, and they casually say, “just do Kegels.” The problem is, “Kegels” has become this ominous word. We’ve all heard it, but most people have no idea what it really is or how to do it correctly. And this is where we get into trouble. When done incorrectly—or...