The pelvis is located between your abdomen and thighs. It includes the lower part of your abdomen, along with your groin and genitals. Pain in this region is known as pelvic pain. In males, this type ...

Pelvic pain can affect males for many reasons. Examples include a urinary tract infection (UTI), a sexually transmitted infection (STI), urinary stones, and prostatitis. They can cause lower abdomen ...

Credit: Getty Images There is limited research on chronic pelvic pain in men, which delays treatment for male patients experiencing symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. While both sexes can ...

This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Your pelvic floor is kinda like plumbing: you never really think about it unless there’s something wrong. Although we don’t pay much attention to our ...

Men can develop a hypertonic pelvic floor — over-activation of muscles for peeing and sex. Sometimes it's a response to too much stress or anxiety but there are other causes too. Strength training, ...