Pelvic Floor

We all know that kegels are an important part of every woman's health - preventing pelvic floor disorders like incontinence and prolapse. Just a few minutes each day can keep your pelvic floor healthy. But what if you're not seeing any benefits from your kegels? You could be making one of these 5 mistakes! But don't worry, we can tell you how to fix them...

Have you ever coughed or sneezed and suddenly felt that horrifying wet feeling in your pants? Stress incontinence is very common, particularly for women as it can be caused by childbirth and menopause. Male incontinence can be caused by something surprising – the changes in the seasons! This is because cold weather has a negative effect on your pelvic floor. Don't worry; we’ve got the info on how to avoid this!

A pessary is a device that is designed to provide support where the pelvic floor muscles are weak and pelvic organs have prolapsed or are in danger of prolapsing. Suffering from a prolapse can feel uncomfortable, frightening and humiliating. These feelings are normal, but there are many ways in which you can manage your prolapse and even avoid surgery if you wish.

Smart phones allow us to gain control over aspects of our reproductive health that we may not have had much information about before. If you’re looking to whip your pelvic floor into shape but don’t know where to start, or you’re sick of the side effects of the pill and want a simpler and safer option, then read on for our pick of the best technology and women's health apps out there…

Transitioning into middle age can be a surreal experience – you still feel 25 inside, but your body has other ideas! One way in which you might start feeling different all over is when it comes to sex. Once we get past 40 our libidos begin to naturally decline. This is added to by physical issues like menopause and erectile dysfunction. So how do you battle through all these barriers and maintain a healthy and satisfying sex life into your golden years? We’ve got some tips to help you deal with all manner of post-40 problems that might be affecting you and your partner.

At StressNoMore we love to inspire our readers as well as help and educate them to live a happier healthier life. This week we are talking to our guest poster Personal Trainer and Gym Manager Jason Diprose about his own transformation story, from heavy weight teenager to fitness fanatic and personal trainer, Jason has had regular radio slots on Minster FM and Viking FM helping the nation to combat obesity and has also appeared on Look North.

If you think you get the sudden urge to go more often when it's cold you'd be right! Believe it or not, that honest-to-goodness I have to go now sensation you feel when a gust of wind blows (still talking weather here!) is real and it's part of your body's process to keep you warm... yup, you heard me right!

I’ve done a lot in my career, Wheel of Fortune, Changing Rooms, Holiday, but the role I am most proud of, is being a mum. It’s also the reason Annabel and I launched Diary Doll. There are approximately 700,000 births per year in the UK alone – so it seems we are part of the best club in the world and DiaryDolls are swiftly becoming mum’s new best friend, catering for all stages of life and solving age old problems that we can’t believe weren’t solved years ago!

From sitting at desks all day, lifting kids, doing grocery shopping to running on treadmills, many people suffer from an ongoing aches and pains. But there is a very easy, and an inexpensive solution, that will certainly offer you daily relief.

Have you ever felt a dribble escape when laughing? When you sneeze? What about that trickle sensation when exercising? Around 10% of the entire UK suffer from these ‘laughter leaks’.  But not everyone knows you don’t have to live with it, in fact, it is easy to restore control over your body – Just follow StressNoMore's tips for staying dry and confident!