Staying Active as You Age With Pelvic Floor Changes: Support That Moves With You

Let’s be honest: our bodies change over time. And for many women, those changes become more noticeable during and after menopause. Muscles aren’t quite as strong as they once were, tissues become thinner, and the pelvic floor is often part of that story.

But one thing doesn’t change: the desire to keep living life on your own terms. To stay active, capable, and engaged in the moments that matter. Whether that means taking your daily walks, dancing at a family celebration, or traveling with confidence and ease, feeling steady in your body matters.

When pelvic floor changes like prolapse appear, they can quietly interfere. A sense of heaviness. Ongoing discomfort. That nagging feeling that something just isn’t right. Over time, it can make you more cautious or cause you to limit activities you once enjoyed without a second thought.

This is where gentle, wearable support can make a meaningful difference—offering comfort, reassurance, and the freedom to move through your day with greater confidence.

Pelvic Floor Support Isn’t Just for Postpartum

One of the biggest myths we hear? That pelvic support garments are just for new moms.

The reality is very different. Pelvic organ prolapse can affect women at any age, but it’s especially common during and after menopause, when hormonal shifts can weaken pelvic tissue and trigger new or worsening symptoms.

Many women in our community are 55 and older. And for a lot of them, these symptoms aren’t new—they’ve been quietly managing discomfort, pressure, or heaviness for years. Often without clear answers, and often without much support from their healthcare providers.

Here’s the good news:
Thoughtfully designed support—support that’s comfortable, discreet, and made to move with your body—can truly change how you feel day to day. Especially when it fits seamlessly under your favorite pants and is comfortable enough that you don’t have to think about it once it’s on.

Support shouldn’t limit your life. It should help you keep living it.

Real Support, Real Relief

Women in our community tell us over and over again: wearing Hem helps them feel more like themselves again. Like S., in her 60s, who shared:

“I haven’t given up walking because this garment works to counter the heavy sensation I experience. I can put it on and mow the lawn at my home as usual. For me, it’s become a real part of the adaptations I am making to keep healthy.”

Barbara, an active woman in her late 70s, had tried enough solutions to know she wanted something that truly worked. After finding Hem and using the size quiz to get the right fit for her body, she noticed she could move through her day with much more ease. She shared that she can now “walk around without that heavy, uncomfortable feeling,” and that the fabric “hugs you perfectly.”

From Menopause to Magic Underwear: Real Travel Confidence at 80+

And if you need a little inspiration?

Meet EC: an 80-year-old adventurer who took our support underwear all the way to Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime safari. She called it her “magic underwear” because it let her focus on the animals, the sunsets, and the experience...not her symptoms.

“Please don’t consider my next remark crude,” she told us. “After a few days, I began referring to my new undies as MAGIC UNDERWEAR.”

That’s the goal.

Support that fades into the background so life can take center stage.
Support that helps you feel steady, comfortable, and confident enough to say yes: to the walk, the trip, the day, the adventure.

Because no matter your age, there’s still so much life to be lived. And you deserve support that lets you enjoy every bit of it. 💛

Support That Moves With You (Literally)

Our high-waisted pelvic floor support underwear is made to gently lift and support where you need it most, using a soft inner layer that cradles the pelvic floor and stays comfortably in place as you move through your day. It feels smooth under clothing, breathable against the skin, and never fussy.

Many women reach for it on longer walks, travel days, or anytime they know they’ll be on their feet more than usual. It offers light compression and real relief, which is especially helpful through the changes that come with menopause.

Managing pelvic floor changes isn’t about “fixing” your body. It’s about giving yourself steady, reliable support so everyday movement feels easier and more comfortable. This is the kind of support you don’t have to think about—but by the end of the day, you’ll be glad it was there.

Aging with Confidence, Not Compromise

We don’t believe pelvic organ prolapse means giving up the things you love.
And we don’t believe menopause marks the end of feeling strong, capable, or at ease in your body.

To us, aging well means moving freely, staying independent, and feeling comfortable in your own skin—every single day. It means continuing to say yes to walks, travel, family gatherings, and the routines that make life feel like yours.

But we also know that good intentions aren’t enough. When pelvic floor changes show up during or after menopause, it takes support that actually works—support that respects your body, fits into your routine, and supports the life you want to keep living.

That’s why we design pelvic support that’s discreet, comfortable, and made for real life. Support that moves with you, feels good all day, and fits seamlessly under the clothes you already love.

If pelvic floor changes are part of your menopause journey, you’re not alone. And if you’re looking for support that fits well, feels good, and keeps up with you, you’re in the right place.

💛 Learn more about why women choose Hem—and see if our best-selling support underwear is right for you.

About the Hem Support Wear Team

Meet Cristin, Lauren, and Alexa: a small, mission-driven team passionate about helping women feel supported, seen, and strong—especially when it comes to pelvic health. Hem Support Wear was founded by Lauren Fleming, whose personal journey with prolapse sparked a mission to make healing feel less lonely and a whole lot more empowering.

**Medical Disclaimer: This post is intended to provide information and resources only. This post or any of the information contained within should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or advice. Always seek the guidance of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your healthcare, conditions, and recommended treatment.