Pelvic floor tone can be a major contributing factor to pain with sex, which is why relaxation of those muscles is the key to having better sex! To target the pelvic floor muscles, we want to focus on using our breath and relaxing all the surrounding muscles as well.
Belly breathing is a good start to promote relaxation throughout the entire body (and helps to calm the brain, too!). For guidance on how to belly breathe, check out Dr. Mary’s ‘Breathing to Enhance Relaxation’ video HERE!
In addition to belly breathing, these stretches can be extremely helpful in reducing pelvic floor muscle overactivity. Do these stretches daily and try to sneak them in right before having intercourse to help your muscles ‘warm up’!