Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 -- Incontinence care company TENA has released expert answers to the most common AI-generated questions women ask about pelvic floor health, aiming to counter misinformation found through chatbot searches.
The brand, part of global hygiene company Essity, compiled top prompts women type into AI tools about aging and pelvic health, then had 3D movement specialist Zarina Del Mar respond with evidence-based guidance.
Strengthening the pelvic floor requires more than endless Kegels, Del Mar says
Del Mar explains that a healthy pelvic floor needs to be both strong and responsive, contracting when the body needs support and relaxing when it doesn't. She recommends focusing on breath, pelvic floor, deep core, and movement working together rather than isolating visible abdominal muscles.
Relaxing a tight pelvic floor starts with breathing technique
According to Del Mar, the diaphragm and pelvic floor are designed to move together, making slow diaphragmatic breathing and gentle pelvic movement effective starting points. Releasing tension through the abdomen, hips, and glutes can also help. She notes that persistent pain, pressure, or difficulty relaxing should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Pelvic floor therapy examines the whole system, not one muscle
Del Mar describes pelvic floor physical therapy as an assessment of breathing, posture, movement, abdominal function, and hip mechanics, alongside how the pelvic floor contracts and relaxes. Depending on symptoms, treatment may include internal examination or manual therapy with patient consent. "The human body is a system,