Below the Belt — The Pelvic Floor Taboo, by Eva- Maria Schauer

13th Maggio 2026

Our pelvic floor is a muscle that hardly anyone talks about — yet it plays a central role in health, sexuality, and quality of life. The author sets out in search of answers: why is this topic still taboo, even though millions of people suffer from conditions such as incontinence, vaginismus, or organ prolapse?
The film follows individuals at different stages of life: Vanessa, who lived with vaginismus for a long time without a diagnosis; Uta, who struggles with incontinence during menopause; and Volker, whose pelvic floor contributes to lower back pain. The author also undertakes a self-experiment to raise greater awareness of this often-overlooked part of the body — so that symptoms can be recognized earlier.