When you’re in a public restroom or worried about a dirty toilet seat, it’s tempting to hover instead of sitting. It feels “cleaner,” more hygienic. But that squatting-hover posture may be doing more damage than you realize — especially for your pelvic floor. Here’s what’s really going on — and why sitting, even on a public toilet, is the safer bet for your bladder, your flow, and your pelvic health. The Anatomy & Mechanics: What Happens When You Hover Muscle Activation & Ten

Most of us sit far more than our bodies were designed for — at work, while driving, eating, scrolling, relaxing. It’s part of modern life. But extended sitting creates a chain reaction in the body that contributes to pelvic floor dysfunction in ways most women never realize. This isn’t just a “posture problem.” It’s a full-system mechanical, muscular, and circulatory issue that directly affects how well your pelvic floor can do its job. Let’s break it down — simply, clearly,

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