One of the biggest causes of painful sex is dryness due to too much friction. So if you haven’t tried lube, what are you waiting for? There are so many different types of lubricants, so let’s break it down. Most popular lubricants contain ingredients such as parabens, glycerin, glycol, grapefruit extract, chlorhexidine, and preservatives. This […]
Are you having trouble reaching orgasm? If you do, you are not alone. Studies have shown 10-40% of women report difficulty or inability to orgasm. What is an orgasm? An orgasm is an intense, pleasurable experience brought on by stimulation during sexual arousal. During arousal, blood flow increases which causes vaginal engorgement and clitoral erection.
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How does the bladder work? The wall of the bladder is made up of a muscle called the detrusor. The bladder stores urine by relaxing this muscle and it expels urine by contracting it. Because the bladder is controlled by a muscle, it is very habitual. So, if you have poor bladder habits it can
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What is dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is an umbrella term for “pain with sex.” Women with dyspareunia may also have pain with tampon use and gynecological exams. Many women think experiencing pain is normal, but it’s not. Sex should never be painful so let’s stop normalizing it. What causes dyspareunia? Some possible causes of dyspareunia include: vaginismus
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Many of us believe having a tight vagina is a good thing. Better sex for him and more pleasure for us, right? Wrong. The truth is, it can be the culprit to a lot of your problems. Can having a tight vagina be a bad thing? Yes. A really tight vagina (or pelvic floor muscles) is
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What is diastasic recti? Diastasis recti is a widening of the linea alba, which is the connective tissue in the middle of the rectus abdominus muscle (also known as the six-pack abs). The linea alba is what connects the two halves of the six pack and with diastasis recti, the two halves are separated. 100%
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Constipation is super prevalent, affecting more women than men. Millions of dollars are spent every year on over the counter laxatives. However, laxatives don’t always work for everyone and they also come with unwanted side effects. So, why not take a more natural approach in treating your constipation? What does normal poop look like? Your
Do you pee on yourself a little? If you do, then you probably have stress urinary incontinence (SUI). What is stress urinary incontinence? SUI is the act of leaking urine when performing certain activities such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping, exercise, etc. Why does it happen? SUI occurs due to weak and/or stretched pelvic floor
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What is women’s health / pelvic floor physical therapy? Women’s health/pelvic floor physical therapists like us specialize in treating the “lady parts.” Through our experience, we found that many women suffer alone with their issues. We find this to be the case either because they are too embarrassed to seek help, think their condition is
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