Little leaks when you laugh, sneeze or jump are incredibly common — and, importantly, they’re not something you simply have to accept. The pelvic floor is a muscle group, and like any muscle, it responds to training.
What the pelvic floor does
This hammock of muscles supports your bladder, bowel and uterus, and plays a role in continence and sensation. Pregnancy, birth, menopause and simply ageing can all weaken it — which is why symptoms often appear at those life stages.
Finding the right muscles
The classic cue is to imagine stopping the flow of urine midstream (as a one-off test, not a habit) — that squeeze-and-lift is your pelvic floor. Just as important is fully relaxing afterwards; a good contraction is only half the exercise.
Where a trainer helps
Many people unknowingly do the exercises incorrectly. A biofeedback trainer such as Yuzu, designed with women’s-health physiotherapists, guides your technique and tracks progress, so you know you’re actually strengthening the right muscles over time.
When to see a professional
If you have pain, significant leaking, or a feeling of heaviness, see your GP or a pelvic-health physiotherapist — these are treatable, and expert guidance is worth it. Think of at-home training as complementary to that care, not a replacement for it.
This article is general information, not medical advice.