The pelvic floor health program to free you from pain and discomfort

Pelvic floor health: an overlooked foundation of wellness

Women’s health and wellness conversations often focus on fitness, nutrition, or maternity care. Yet one crucial part of the body that impacts daily comfort, mental health, and work performance is too often overlooked: pelvic floor health.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. When these muscles weaken or stop functioning properly, women can experience a wide range of problems: urinary leaks, pelvic pain, bowel issues, sexual discomfort, or a constant sense of pressure.

For years, many women have silently endured these issues, assuming they were “normal” after childbirth or aging. But pelvic dysfunction is not something to suffer through. With the right pelvic floor health program, women can reclaim comfort, confidence, and control.

Women cannot afford for this issue to stay hidden any longer. By first raising awareness of pelvic health, we can help more women understand that these conditions are not normal and can be treated.

Raising awareness of pelvic health and why it matters

One in three women will experience a pelvic floor disorder in her lifetime.¹ Among postmenopausal women, that figure climbs to nearly one in two.² Despite being so common, awareness of pelvic health remains low.

Many women do not know the signs to look for. Others feel too embarrassed to raise concerns with their doctor or employer. The result is a hidden epidemic: women delaying care for an average of 6.5 years before seeking treatment.³ During that time, symptoms worsen, quality of life declines, and costs for treatment rise.

Building awareness is the first step. When women and employers understand that pelvic floor dysfunction signs are common but treatable, they open the door to preventive care and lasting relief.

Awareness sets the stage for action. Once women learn the basics of how the pelvic floor functions, they can recognize dysfunction early and take meaningful steps toward recovery.

The basics of pelvic floor function

To understand why pelvic health problems occur, it helps to know the pelvic floor basics:

• Muscle support: The pelvic floor holds key organs in place. When muscles weaken, organs can drop or prolapse, causing discomfort and pressure.
• Bladder and bowel control: Proper pelvic muscle function helps control urination and bowel movements. Weakness can lead to leakage or urgency.
• Sexual function: Healthy pelvic muscles contribute to comfort and pleasure. Dysfunction can cause pain during intimacy.
• Core stability: The pelvic floor works with the abdominal and back muscles to stabilize posture and movement.

When this system is disrupted, the impact ripples across daily life, physically, emotionally, and professionally.

Understanding the basics makes it easier to see when something is wrong. The next step is learning which symptoms should never be ignored so women can get help before the problem escalates.

Signs of pelvic dysfunction you should never ignore

Too many women accept symptoms that signal deeper issues. Some of the most common pelvic dysfunction signs include:

• Frequent or urgent urination
• Leakage during exercise, laughing, or sneezing
• Chronic pelvic or lower back pain
• Painful intercourse
• A feeling of heaviness or bulging in the pelvis
• Difficulty emptying the bladder or bowel

Ignoring these signs can lead to worsening symptoms and more costly treatments down the line. Preventive pelvic care works best when symptoms are addressed early.

Recognizing the signs is powerful, but access remains the greatest barrier. Even women who know they need care often find traditional systems too difficult to navigate.

Why traditional pelvic health care leaves women waiting

Even when women recognize the problem, traditional treatment pathways can be frustrating. Specialist appointments often involve long wait times, inconvenient travel, and limited availability of pelvic health therapists. In fact, there is roughly one pelvic health provider for every 10,000 women in the U.S.⁴

Clinic-based programs also require time away from work, childcare coordination, and the courage to discuss sensitive symptoms face-to-face. For many women, those barriers feel insurmountable. The result is care that is delayed, inconsistent, or never accessed.

That is why digital solutions are so transformative. They create a path to care that is private, flexible, and built around women’s lives, rather than forcing women to fit into a rigid system.

Bloom offers a private pelvic health program you can complete from the comfort of home

Sword Bloom is a digital pelvic health solution designed to help women heal in every life stage, from adulthood, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and post-menopause. For women dealing with bladder leaks, pelvic pain, discomfort, or pain during sex, Bloom makes it easy to get relief with expert-led personalized care plans that you can access from the comfort and privacy of home.

At-home pelvic rehab programs like Bloom give women access to clinical expertise without the barriers of in-person care.

How does Bloom work to help women recover?

Bloom by Sword Health offers a comprehensive and clinically validated pelvic floor health program.

At the center is the Bloom Pod, an FDA-listed intravaginal sensor that tracks pelvic floor muscle contractions. The smart technology used in the sensor provides real-time biofeedback through the Bloom app to guide women through exercises remotely, without the need for in-person support. Each member is also matched directly with a Pelvic Health Specialist who holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This DPT will prepare the personalized recovery plan based on each member’s specific symptoms and goals.

Bloom’s program is designed for daily life:

• 50% of sessions are completed after work hours
• 20% of sessions happen on weekends⁵
• Therapy is discreet, private, and flexible

This design ensures women can stay consistent with therapy, something rarely possible with traditional clinic-based care.

With Bloom, women no longer have to wait. They can access expert care at home, on their schedule, and see meaningful results in just weeks. The outcomes speak for themselves. You can join over 50,000 Bloom members now and get real, lasting recovery, not just symptom management.

Proven results that free women from pain and discomfort

Bloom is more than an app. It is a proven pelvic health program that delivers real-world outcomes.

• 61% of women with moderate-to-severe conditions achieve meaningful symptom improvement⁶
• 56% improvement in anxiety and 50% improvement in depression among members with baseline distress⁷
• 2.9:1 validated ROI for employers, with $2,327 annual savings per member⁸
• Nearly half of members from high social deprivation areas achieve outcomes equal to their peers⁹

Bloom not only frees women from pain and discomfort, it also delivers measurable value for organizations through lower claims, higher productivity, and stronger retention.

The evidence is clear. Women do not have to put up with dysfunction, and employers do not have to absorb the hidden costs. The solution is preventive, accessible care that works for every woman.

Take the next step: start recovery from the comfort of home

Pelvic floor dysfunction is widespread, but it is not inevitable. With the right pelvic health program, women can prevent worsening symptoms, reduce pain, and restore confidence.

With Bloom, the future of pelvic floor health is no longer out of reach. Women can access expert care from home, at times that suit their lives, and see real improvement within weeks. Employers who invest in Bloom not only protect their people but also their bottom line.