FAQs - General

• Where exactly are my PC muscles?
• What is a ‘pelvic floor’ and how is it connected to me wetting my pants?

Where are my PC muscles exactly?
The PC (Pubococcygeous) muscle is commonly referred to as your pelvic floor muscles. The PC muscle is attached to the pubic bone in the front of your body and coccyx (tail bone at the back. This muscle acts like a hammock forming the floor of the pelvic cavity and supporting the pelvic organs including your uterus and bladder. The PC muscles extend in a figure 8 around the vaginal and anal openings. You use your PC muscle to control urine flow and it aids urinary control. It is utilised during childbirth and contracts during orgasm.Which SmartBall is right for me?are suitable for women who have compromised P.C. muscles. They are a good starting point for getting your muscles in shape. We also recommend these for women who have recently given birth or if you have a prolapsed uterus. The may also be the preferred option for women to wear during exercise such as yoga or jogging.are the ideal weight for pelvic floor toning and many women will only use these over the years. If you have reasonable pelvic floor tone you can start your inner workout with the Smartballs original. If you started with the Uno Balls these are the next step in getting your P.C. muscles in peak shape.are for the woman who already has good pelvic floor tone and is up for the challenge of these heavier balls, we would recommend these for women who do regular pilates or Yoga or who have already got in shape with the SmartBalls Uno.

What is a ‘pelvic floor’ and how is it connected to me wetting my pants?
The pelvic floor muscles are located above and around the vaginal opening, supporting and connected to the uterus. They contract when we orgasm, stop urine mid-stream, and they stretch when we give birth. When the pelvic floor is weak, incontinence can occur – ranging from weak to severe because the muscles can no longer ‘hold’ the urine in the bladder and control the flow of urine. Increased pressure on the bladder can cause this loss of control, such as laughing, sneezing, jumping on a trampoline, running, jumping or coughing. These activities can all cause a sudden and embarrassing leak of urine.