Pelvic Health Archives - The Vagina Whisperer

How to Know if Doing Kegels Correctly

Kegels – they are not for everyone. What a proper kegel is and ways to tell if it is the right fit for you.

How to Use a Menstrual Cup

Looking for an alternative to tampons? The pros, cons, and logistics of menstrual cups explored.

Is your Pelvic Floor Too Tight?

Many women and men have overactive or tense pelvic floor muscles and kegels and tightening exercises can make matters worse, especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Your pelvic floor may be too tight or tense if you have peeing or pooping issues, have pain with sex, or have any pelvic pain. Here’s what you can do about a too tight pelvic floor.

Exercising with Prolapse

Symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse can be confusing, scary and limiting. Does exercise make it worse? Can exercise make it better? Do I have enough strength? Should I do kegels? Should I try to hold my muscles in during running? Can everything just fall out down there? These are just a few of the questions pelvic health therapists hear when it comes to exercising with prolapse.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is not necessarily a death sentence for your vagina. In many cases, prolapse is completely treatable without surgery, and may even be able to be improved. But to know how to treat prolapse, we first have to understand what it is.

All about Hemorrhoids

For most people hemorrhoids are annoying, but can usually be cleared up with some intentional habit/lifestyle changes or home remedies. Here we discuss what they are, who’s at risk and how they can be prevented.

Peloton and Your Pelvic Floor

Can you use the Peloton during pregnancy? How can you safely use the Peloton during pregnancy? When can you use the Peloton after giving birth? We break down everything you (and your vagina) need to know.

Everything You Need to Know about Menstrual Cups

Menstrual cups can be a great fit if you want to save some money, reduce your impact on the environment and are ok with menstrual blood. With a little bit of trial and error and persistence, menstrual cups can be a great choice!

What to Expect in a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Session

What to expect from your first pelvic floor physical therapy session. The first step can be scary to take but so worth.

Breast Cancer and Pelvic Health

Many women who have been treated for Breast Cancer may experience pelvic floor changes like vaginal dryness and urinary leakage. And they may not know that pelvic floor therapy can help.