If you’ve ever had ovaries, someone at some point has likely warned you about the unpleasant symptoms accompanying perimenopause and menopause. Sure, people “joke” about things like hot flashes and weight gain. But the truth is many folks are surprised by “weird”...
Bladder Control and Menopause
As women age, plenty of changes happen down there. When you finally stop having a period, you might jump for joy… right up until a new not-so-fun symptom shows up. It's time to start thinking about bladder control and menopause. You just can’t hold your pee like you...
Painful Sex During Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor
Hot flashes. Sleep issues. Mood swings. These are the three horsemen of the meno-pocalypse. Then there’s the fourth horseman—the symptom no one talks much about, despite how common it is - painful sex during menopause. Let’s talk about why you may have painful sex...
Avoiding Perimenopause Bladder Problems
In middle age, most vagina-owners start to notice some changes… It’s tough to get a read on our menstrual cycle. We’re constantly hot and sweaty. (Otherwise known as “personal summers.”) We have trouble falling or staying asleep. Our downstairs feels like a desert....
5 Pelvic Floor Exercises for After a Hysterectomy
Some people expect a hysterectomy will solve all their downstairs problems. And while it’s true a hysterectomy can be helpful for many concerns, it can also create new ones. Luckily, you can reduce your risk or severity of post-op problems with pelvic floor exercises...
Painful Sex After a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy can be life-changing, most often for the better. But for some people, a hysterectomy can do a number on one’s sex life. Fortunately, painful sex after a hysterectomy doesn’t have to be permanent. What’s a Hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is the surgical...
Menopause, Pelvic Pain and Your Pelvic Floor
You probably know that menopause presents a whole new set of changes in someone’s life. We discuss hot flashes, sleep issues, and mood swings - but did you know that there is a connection between menopause, pelvic pain and your pelvic floor? Changes in hormones can...
Best Lubes (And What You Should Avoid)
Lube can be a great addition to sex for pleasure, decrease duration or aid in vaginal dryness. There are so many different choices that it can be hard to find one that will work for your needs. Read on for some tried and true lubricants that are PT approved.
Pelvic Floor Pain During Sex
Sex is not supposed to hurt… at all. It’s supposed to be pleasurable and enjoyable. Find out more of what can be causing discomfort with sex.