Pelvic Health
Five Cozy Tips For Pelvic Health ~ For All Genders
Tip One: Take three gentle breaths as you sip a warm beverage Calming breaths can help reduce tension in the pelvic floor muscles. Relaxing the pelvic floor muscles may improve pelvic pain and bladder urgency. Tip Two: Crunch leaves Walking or powering a wheelchair engages our pelvic floor muscles. Getting outside can help to…
Read MoreTips for Sexual Pain During Gestation and After Birth ~ For All Genders
Many people assigned female at birth find that sex is particularly painful during gestation or soon after childbirth. Read on for my top tips for feeling better. Click HERE to download the FREE worksheet to do on your own or with a partner(s). COMMUNICATE People who discuss sexual pain with their partner(s) report greater…
Read MoreUnderstanding Endometriosis for All Genders
What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis – aka endo – is a condition where tissue that is normally part of the reproductive tract ends up throughout the pelvis and abdomen. The most common symptom is PAIN. Pain can occur cyclically or randomly. It can also show up as BLADDER and BOWEL PROBLEMS. What does Endometriosis feel…
Read MoreRunning After Gender-Affirming Bottom Surgery ~ For All Genders
Gender affirming surgery does not mean the end of running; it simply means you have to ease into enjoying fitness and a new body. It’s hard to find guidance on return to running after a gender-affirming bottom surgery, but look no further. For a comprehensive guide on recovering from bottom surgery, read this blog for…
Read MoreWorking From Home is a Pain in the @$$
Pelvic and genital pain from prolonged sitting are COMMON and SERIOUS issues for people of all genders. The good news is that pelvic pain is highly TREATABLE. Learn more about what could be going on and what YOU CAN DO!
Read MoreVitamins and Bladder Irritation
Anecdotally, vitamins can increase bladder irritation or even cause urethral pain (especially B complexes and vitamin C). Yet, many people must take vitamins for health conditions. Here are my top suggestions reducing pain related to vitamins. Get checked for an infection Sometimes a bladder infection (aka a UTI) is actually causing the pain In…
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