Sexual health is an essential part of women’s overall well-being and quality of life. Beyond intimacy, emerging research shows that sexual health is closely linked to both physical and emotional health—and may even play a role in longevity. Sexual Health…
Vaginal birth is an incredible and empowering experience, but it can also come with challenges—including perineal tearing. While some degree of tearing is common during delivery, especially for first-time mothers, there are effective strategies to reduce the severity or avoid…
Straining during bowel movements is a common problem that many people face, and it can lead to uncomfortable situations like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and even long-term digestive issues. If you're tired of feeling like you're forcing it, here are some…
The human body is a beautifully interconnected system, where different muscle groups work together to support movement, posture, and stability. Two such muscle groups—the psoas and the pelvic floor muscles—have a direct relationship that impacts core strength, posture, and mobility. …
There is more and more research coming every week, it seems, on the importance of the gut microbiome—all of the good little bacteria that help to keep our tummies happy, our brains focused, and our immune system in check. The…
Increased intra-abdominal pressure is a large contributor to pelvic organ prolapse and to worsening symptoms. When you see a pelvic floor physical therapist for pelvic organ prolapse, one of the first things we will look at is how well you…
Halle Berry was recently featured in People Magazine about perimenopause and the pain and vaginal dryness that she experiences with intercourse. Her primary doctor mistook her symptoms as herpes! Halle Berry Recalls Her Doctor Saying She Had the 'Worst Case…
Women use well over 10,000 period products during the years that we are menstruating. If we assume 5 days per period from age 12 to 50, that is about 5 years of cumulative time using a period product of some…
There is a strong correlation between stress urinary incontinence and metabolic syndrome. In a previous blog, we looked at a research articles examining the relationship between bladder function and metabolic health. In this blog, we want to discuss what that…
Did you know that high blood pressure and urinary incontinence (leaking urine) are related? New research has been published about the connection between high blood pressure (hypertension) and urinary incontinence. In honor of National Hearth Health Awareness month, we wanted…
