How does our perineum work?

Often unknown to many women (and men), the perineum is necessary for the proper functioning of our body.

Anne Roy, midwife and columnist on Europe 1, details in the program "Sans Rendez-vous" its operation and its secrets.

The perineum is often overlooked by women… and men!

However, it is essential for the balance of our body.

From posture to sexual pleasure, including incontinence, discover all the secrets of your perineum.

The health columnist of Europe 1 and midwife, Anne Roy, explains to you on Saturday in the program 

Sans Rendez-vous

how to pamper him before even getting old.

What is the perineum?

"Contrary to what we hear everywhere, the perineum is not just a muscle but a real war machine within your body. It is made up of ten muscles but also of all the soft parts such as nerves. or vessels. Your perineum closes your pelvis. If it did not exist, all the organs of the belly would fall to the ground through the pelvis. It is therefore essential to our survival, just that! And men also have a perineum, just as important as that of women.

But what else is he doing?

Among other things: it ensures urinary and anal continence, participates in a fulfilling sex life, also participates in a part of the reproductive function, allows to have a good posture on a daily basis and therefore, even, to avoid back pain .

And the perineum should not only concern women of a certain age.

Men are not free from perineum problems!

Our preconceived ideas, encouraged by advertising, are false.

Perineum worries are really for all ages.

A woman who has pampered her perineum all her life can have a super perineum in old age!

How to know the state of our perineum?

The symptoms of a perineum problem are many and varied: urine leakage when you laugh, vaginal farts after having had sex, pain during penetration or a feeling of heaviness in the vagina.

If you suffer from it, know that you should not be defeatist.

I love the perineum because nothing is ever really screwed up as long as we don't do it too late and don't let it run!

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Go to the gynecologist or midwife and ask him for a "testing" report.

If your perineum is perfect, do a perineum education session with a midwife or physiotherapist.

We always have to take care of it before it deteriorates.

If the exam is bad, you will be prescribed perineum rehabilitation sessions with a midwife or physiotherapist.

Even if it's not a lot of fun, it's worth it!

How not to damage it?

First, you have to be careful when you refrain from going to the bathroom.

When we want, we go!

Constipation is the sworn enemy of the perineum.

You should also drink when you are thirsty and not hold back too long.

If you cough or sneeze, you should also remember to lock your perineum before.

Taking care of your perineum is another reason to quit smoking. However, I am not naive and I know perfectly well that, contrary to what people would have us believe, the fact of smoking is not a simple lack of willpower. Also remember to avoid excessive fluctuations in weight. Finally, pay attention to certain sports practices. I have never seen perineums as damaged as those of my marathon patients! "