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Female pelvic floor muscles

Illustration of muscles targeted during Kegel exercises

A woman's pelvic floor muscles include several layers of muscle attached to the front, back and sides of the pelvic bones. Along with other tissues, these muscles work like a hammock to support the pelvic organs, including the uterus, bladder, small intestine and rectum.
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