Your Pelvic Floor and Menopause

Being aware of your pelvic floor—both in terms of understanding your anatomy and feeling connected to this part of your body—is key to feminine embodiment, health, and radiance. It’s an empowering practice for every woman, including you!

As you move through the menopause transition (i.e., perimenopause), your pelvic floor and all that it encompasses will naturally change. Once you reach menopause, you’ll adapt to a new reality in your body. This is part of aging and transformation.

What is the Pelvic Floor?

The pelvic floor is a fascinating group of muscles and connective tissues that support your pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, and bowel. It also plays a vital role in posture, stability, and sexual health.

From personal experience, I know how much this area of my body affects my sense of wellness, self-confidence, and vitality. When something feels “off,” it impacts not only my physical comfort but also my mental and emotional well-being. Do you know what I mean?

Pelvic floor health is crucial for all women, especially if you’ve:

• Given birth vaginally
• Experienced physical trauma or surgery
• Are entering menopause

Taking care of this area now is essential for long-term health, independence, and preventing bigger issues in later life. Don’t ignore the signs—whether it’s a little urine leakage when sneezing, discomfort, or pain during intimacy. These signals are your body’s call for care and attention.

What Changes During Menopause?

As oestrogen levels decline, your vulva and vagina undergo changes:

• Reduced blood flow and collagen production weaken the tissues, affecting strength, stretch, and lubrication.
• The vaginal microbiome shifts, increasing the risk of bacterial infections and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
• The vagina may reduce in length and width, which can affect comfort.

Muscle mass naturally decreases with age, which can lead to incontinence or prolapse. On the flip side, pelvic floor tension can cause pain or leakage.

This is normal. Aging bodies change—it's a part of life. Acceptance is a vital step in this process, and taking action to care for yourself is empowering.

What About Intimacy and Libido?

When we start talking about pelvic floor health, the conversation often turns to intimacy, libido, and sex. And yes, these are important questions.

Having these questions is a great start. Don’t keep them to yourself! Educate yourself by reading books, listening to podcasts, consulting with professionals like gynecologists or naturopaths, and talking to other women. Menopause health is no longer a taboo topic—there’s a wealth of information out there, and you’re not alone.

inform and Empower Yourself

There are many ways to support your pelvic floor health, including:

• Learning about your anatomy and how your body works
• Building embodied awareness (feeling and connecting with your body)
• Practicing specific exercises to strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles
• Supporting your body with self-care practices like vaginal oestrogen, oils, nutrition, good sleep, and proper posture.

Knowing how to care for your pelvic floor in daily life—while exercising, lifting weights, standing for long periods, or even using the toilet—is essential.

Lady, are you on it? 

Ready to Learn More?

If this resonates with you, join us for a transformative one-day retreat: “Yoniverse—Pelvic Health & Shakti Energy” on Sunday, January 26, 2025, in Rolle, Switzerland. 

This retreat will combine science, practical tools, and energetic practices to help you feel more connected, empowered, and radiant in your body. Read More and Register Here.

Take this step for yourself—you deserve it.