The female perineum
What is the perineum?

What is the role of the female perineum?
The female perineum, also known as the pelvic floor, is a set of muscles in the form of a “hammock”, stretching from the pubis to the coccyx.
The female perineal muscles are active on a daily basis.
- They support the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum).
- They guarantee the sphincter seal, meaning the opening and closing of the bladder and rectum, ensuring good continence.
- They also contribute to sensations during sexual intercourse.
What is the female perineum made up of?
- Slow muscle fibres that give it its strength and support the organs.
- Fast muscle fibres that help to seal the sphincters.
The causes and consequences of a slack female perineum

In women, the perineum is in use on a daily basis.
It is active almost all the time: when a woman wants to urinate, sneezes, laughs loudly, or quite simply when she is standing up. This explains why it needs to be kept toned.
Some periods in a woman’s life can cause a slack perineum: pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, etc.
Specific situations can also result in a slackening of the female perineum: the intensive practice of impact sports, carrying heavy loads or smoking.
What are the consequences of a slack perineum?
What are the consequences of a slack perineum?
> 1 in 3 women experience bladder weakness!*
> Reduced sensation during sexual intercourse
A necessity: strengthen the female perineum to keep it toned.
*Source : www.urologie-sante.fr/base-bibliographique/pour-43-des-francais-lincontinence-est-un-sujet-tabou