The perineum is the area between the genitals and the anus. Possible causes of pain in this area include tears during childbirth, infections, and pelvic floor problems. Perineal pain can affect ...

Still, the “perineum sunning” hashtag currently has some 2.8 million views on TikTok — though it is unclear how many users are taking the videos as a how-to and how many are gawking.

Perineum sunning is a controversial wellness practice where a person exposes their genitals to the sun for a short period of time. While naked, some lie on their back with their legs spread wide ...

If you've had a vaginal delivery, chances are you either had a perineal tear or an episiotomy (when the obstetrician makes a ...

The perineum is a body part that many are blissfully unaware of until they’re some way into their pregnancy. Advertisement. In fact, some pregnant people never find out about it.

What is postpartum pain? Postpartum pain occurs after a woman gives birth and can have several causes. Oftentimes, when a woman gives birth, she either tears her perineum or her doctor must make a ...

The “perineum” is broadly considered the area around the genitals in both men and women. In men, the “perineal body” is located between the scrotum and rectum, and in women, it’s between ...

Soothe the perineum. After delivery, the perineum and the vulva can be swollen and sore. Stitches and tears can also make the perineum tender. Warm sitz baths can help with pain and soothe the skin.

Your perineum is small (about 1.5 inches long on average), but it plays a big role in childbirth. The skin and tissues “down there” must be pliable enough to stretch and allow your baby to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that certain medications warn against possible infections in the perineum? I saw an ad for Jardiance that warned against this. Just now, I viewed a Farxiga ad, and there ...