How to identify your pelvic-floor muscles

Simple cues to find the right muscles without straining.

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Lie down comfortably. Imagine gently stopping the flow of urine or holding in wind. You should feel a slight lift at the base of the pelvis.

Keep your buttocks, thighs and stomach relaxed, and keep breathing. Don't repeatedly stop your urine stream as practice.

If you can't feel anything, that's okay — a pelvic-floor physiotherapist can guide you.

Sources

• Kegel exercises - self-care — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)
• Pelvic Floor Muscles — Cleveland Clinic