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SEX EFFICIENCY THROUGH
EXERCISES
FIRST SECTION
PELVIC EXERCISES IN GENERAL
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. THE VALUE OF
PELVIC EXERCISES FOR WOMEN
After reading the available literature on gymnastics for
women and realising the large amount and high quality of
work already done, the inquirer is inclined to feel that the
ground has been thoroughly mapped out and that there is
little possibility of fresh contributions.
But the gynaecological specialist, in search of help and
light with regard to the service gymnastics can render
women's important special functions as mother and as
mate, is less satisfied that all that could benefit women
from physical culture, in theory and practice, has been
utilised.
The special functions of women are often mentioned, and
there is certainly constant reference to the need for remem-
bering her particular structures and their treatment, if
vigorous gymnastics are to help women rather than harm
them.
The importance of the pelvis has been recognised, both as
the static basis of the trunk and as the framework enshrining
the organs of motherhood. Many authors even lay repeated
stress on the need to strengthen the pelvic—and especially
