Big squeeze: Why pelvic floor exercises are essential for women

Once a French woman has given birth she is offered free physical sessions to rebuild her pelvic floor. In Ireland, the need to exercise this area is barely addressed, often leading to ongoing issues with bladder control and less pleasure in sex. Sharon Ní Chonchúir reports.

How toned is your pelvic floor? If you live in France, it’s likely to be very toned. In Ireland, perhaps not so much.