What is the male pelvic floor?

Meet the muscles that support bladder, bowel and sexual function.

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The pelvic floor is a hammock of muscles from the pubic bone to the tailbone. It supports the bladder and bowel, helps with continence, and is involved in erection and ejaculation.

Healthy pelvic-floor muscles can contract, relax fully, and coordinate with your breathing.

Sources

• Pelvic Floor Muscles — Cleveland Clinic