The pelvic floor (PF) is made of muscles, ligaments, and fascia, which ensure organ statics,
maintain muscle tone, and are involved in contractions. This review describes the myofascial …

Introduction The assessment of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) overactivity is part of a
comprehensive evaluation including a detailed history (medical, gynecological …

The ability to experience pleasurable sexual activity is important for human health.
Receptive anal intercourse (RAI) is a common, though frequently stigmatized, pleasurable …

Objective Pelvic floor muscle tone, which includes active and passive components, is
argued to be increased in many pelvic health conditions, including those involving pain. This …

Objectives Researchers and clinicians tend to focus on one pelvic floor symptom (PFS) at
the time. However, the pelvic floor acts as one functional unit, increasing the likelihood of …

Background The association between pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle (PFM) tone in
women with persistent noncancer pelvic pain (PNCPP) is unclear. Aim To synthesize the …

Introduction Sexual pain disorders are complex conditions experienced by women around
the world. Muslim women experience sexuality and sexual dysfunction in a distinct manner …

Introduction Affective neuroscience is the study of the brain substrates of emotional,
embodied experiences. Affective neuroscience theory (ANT) is based on experimental …

Background To be able to optimize pelvic healthcare, it would be helpful to specifically
assess women's psychological burden with pelvic floor complaints. In the absence of such …

Pelvic floor disorders occur when the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic area
weaken or are injured. Depending on the baseline pathology, these muscular insults can …