Oh great, we have to talk about pelvics. Why is pelvic floor therapy still such a whisper when it should be shouted from every rooftop? It’s like everyone thinks these muscles magically take care of themselves—spoiler: they don’t. It’s one of those things, you know? Like flossing. Everyone quietly pretends it’s not crucial until something SNAP! goes wrong, and then it’s all “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” Please. We’ve been telling you.

Everyone chases the glute burn or the whatever-challenge because internet said so, but let’s ignore the basic muscle that saves you from embarrassing leaks in public. Sure, it’s just ‘Kegels 2.0’, right? Wrong. It’s essential. How many times do we have to hammer it in that keeping these muscles from turning into flabby tissue paper will spare you years of stupidly avoidable issues? It’s not just a postpartum thing or an aging problem—it’s like brushing your damn teeth but for your crotch. I see all this big hubbub about being strong, but somehow pelvic floor exercises aren’t ‘Instagrammable’ enough? Go figure.

For all you people too busy ignoring these exercises, newsflash: you’re missing out on, say, having a basic functional core. Finish up one squat and you’re huffing and puffing? Yeah, maybe because you forgot about the core that’s not just abs. Not convinced? Fine, don’t come crying when you realize pelvic floors aren’t optional. Whatever. You want more info? Dig in here.