There’s a reason why so many women struggle with pelvic floor issues at some point in their lives: from the pressures that come with pregnancy and childbirth to the challenges presented by ageing and hormonal changes such as menopause, the pelvic floor muscles go through a lot.

And despite all this, very few of us train or take care of our pelvic floor muscles in the same way we do our glutes, biceps or abs – even though studies have shown that pelvic floor dysfunction can have an impact on both our physical and mental health. After all, our pelvic floor muscles not only help with sex and bodily functions such as bowel movements, but they also support the pelvic organs – the bladder, bowel and uterus.

“I’m a physiotherapist – here are my 6 top tips for better pelvic floor health”