Laughing, Sneezing and... Oops! – Why No One Told You About Your Pelvic Floor
Do you laugh so hard you need a clean pair of underwear? Prefer to sneeze with your legs crossed? Pick up your child and feel it happen again? And do you only jump on the trampoline in your dreams these days?
Then you're not alone.
The Silent Secret of Billions of Women
An estimated 2.3 billion women around the world experience pelvic floor issues at some point in their lives. Whether it's due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or simply getting older — your pelvic floor often forgets to keep up with you.
And no, it’s not exactly dinner party conversation.
But let’s be honest:
A wet pair of underwear after a good laugh is just plain annoying.
Sneezing with your thighs squeezed together has become the norm.
And the trampoline? That’s for the kids. You stay firmly planted on the ground.
So, What’s Going On?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of your abdomen that support your bladder, uterus, and bowel. When these muscles weaken, they don’t function as well. The result? Urine leakage when you laugh, cough, sneeze, exercise, or lift something.
This is called stress incontinence, and while it’s incredibly common, it’s not something you just have to live with.
You’re Not Alone (and Yes, You Can Train It!)
The good news?
You can train your pelvic floor.
And no, it doesn’t have to be embarrassing, intense, or overly medical.
With targeted pelvic floor exercises, you can often regain control — sometimes in just a few minutes a day. Think simple breathing techniques, Kegel exercises, or working with a specialized pelvic physiotherapist, especially when combined with the right tools.
Why We Should Be Talking About This
Many women think it’s “just part of it.”
Part of being a mom. Part of aging.
But it shouldn’t be part of life in silence — because there’s so much you can do.
So let’s start saying:
“Yes, I sometimes need to pee when I laugh.”
“No, I don’t jump on the trampoline – and it’s not because I don’t want to.”
“I’m working on my pelvic floor, and there’s nothing weird about that.”
