The pubic bone (pubis, also called the pubic bone) is part of the pelvis and is located at the very front of the body. Many people ask about its location because the area is close to the external genitalia, and because tenderness can be felt here, for example, during pregnancy, sports, or after childbirth. Here you will find a practical and easy guide to where to find the pubic bone, what surrounds it, and when it is a good idea to seek help.

The pubic bone is the anterior part of the pelvic ring. If you imagine the pelvis as a ring of bones, the pubic bone is located in the "ring" at the very front, just below the lower part of the abdomen.

Practically, you can typically orient yourself as follows:

• Place a hand on the lower part of your abdomen.
• Move your hand down towards the pubic hair.
• The hard bony ridge you can feel under the skin here is the area of the pubic bone.

The pubic bone is a bone, so it feels firm, not soft like the skin and tissue around it.

At the front, the right and left pubic bones meet at a joint called the pubic symphysis. The symphysis is located in the middle of the front, approximately where the pelvis "joins" at the front.

The symphysis is located just above the external genitalia. You do not need to press deeply to locate the area. If you are tender, use light touch and use the location as a guideline, not as a pain test.

The pubic bone is often confused with areas in and around the vulva. A simple distinction can help:

• Pubic bone (pubis): bone (firm) at the front of the pelvis.
• Mons pubis: soft, fatty area on top of the pubic bone, often with pubic hair.
• Labia and vulva: external genitalia, located below/next to and not bone.

If you feel tenderness "at the front", it can therefore either originate from bone/joint (pubic bone and symphysis) or from the skin, mucous membranes, and muscles around it.

Pain around the pubic bone can have several causes, and it is not always possible to determine without a medical evaluation. Some experience discomfort during pregnancy, where the pelvic joints and tissues can become more pliable, and others develop symptoms after exertion such as running or heavy training.

Practical things you can try as a first step:

• Observe if the pain is triggered by specific movements (stairs, turning in bed, long strides).
• Temporarily reduce activities that provoke it.
• Consider support around the pelvis in everyday life if you are pregnant or have recently given birth (see product section below).

Seek an assessment if you have:

• Increasing pain that limits walking and daily activities
• Pain after a fall/trauma
• Fever, pronounced swelling, redness, or affected general condition
• Pain that does not improve after rest, or that concerns you

During pregnancy and after childbirth, some may experience discomfort in the pelvis, including around the symphysis and pubic bone. For some, a support that relieves and helps you move more comfortably can provide peace in everyday life.

If you want to try an aid, a support belt may be relevant: Support belts, or a specific product such as Maternity Support Belt. The goal is not to "fix" everything, but to provide more stability during activities that normally provoke.

Before buying, it may be a good idea to check the size guide and choose a solution that feels comfortable and does not constrict unnecessarily.

The information is based on generally accepted anatomy and patient information, as described in reference works and health resources, e.g., Lex.dk (pubic bone), Store medisinske leksikon (pubic bone) and patient-oriented overviews such as MSD Manual.