The perineum is the area between the genitals and the anus. Possible causes of pain in this area include tears during childbirth, infections, and pelvic floor problems. Perineal pain can affect people ...

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.

Sun’s out, buns out. A controversial new wellness practice that encourages tanning one of the body’s more delicate areas has made its way to Hollywood — to seemingly disastrous effects. Actor Josh ...

Having a perineal cyst or lump can be caused by anything from an injury to a sexually transmitted illness (STI). It’s often not serious, but if you experience pain or swelling, your doctor can rule ...

After I had my baby, I wondered if things were normal “down there.” There are a lot of insecurities that going through four pregnancies has created about my body. I’m pretty sure most of the hair on ...

A new round of TikTok videos has people sunning their perineum again. The supposed wellness trend — which involves enthusiasts pointing their bare butts to the sky and getting exposure where the sun ...

A prostate biopsy involves removing prostate tissue to test for cancer. Learn about types, procedure, risks, and follow-up ...

Actor Josh Brolin says he gave hot new wellness trend “perineum sunning” a whirl — with disastrous results that left his “pucker hole” sunburned. The “No Country for Old Men” actor revealed the effect ...

Gayle Fischer has received funding from the Janssen Advisory Board and the Medicine Today Editorial Board. If you keep up with wellness trends, you might have heard of something called “perineum ...