The perineum lies near several nerves, muscles, and organs, so it’s not uncommon to feel pain in this area. Injuries, urinary tract issues, infections, and other conditions can cause perineum pain.

A perineal massage during your pregnancy can help prepare you for giving birth. You can use your fingers and may choose to use oil for lubrication. Here’s how to perform a perineal massage. Share on ...

The method of perineal massage is specially conceived to ready the perineum for childbirth. Situated between the anus and vagina, the perineum is made more elastic and less prone to tearing during ...

A perineal tear is a tear or injury to the skin and/or muscles between the vaginal introitus and the anal opening. The most common setting for a perineal tear is during childbirth. After such incident ...

There are lots of things we’re told about pregnancy, but when it actually happens to you, you realise there’s so much more to learn. In Unexpected, we’ll chart some of the less spoken about things ...

Hannah Dahlen receives funding from NHMRC and ARC. Christine Rubertsson receives funding from Lund university, Regional South Funds (SUS), Government ALF research grants from Lund university and Lund ...

The 'PP Cleaner of China' campaign, in which animated undergarments speak frankly about the impact of poor hygiene, is designed to raise awareness for Kleenex Perineal Wipes. "PP” is a nickname for ...

My first baby arrived when I when I was 19. Now, 20 years later, I am unable to recall every part of my son's labour and birth. I remember feeling overwhelmed and alone, even though my family were in ...