Kegels, also known as a “pelvic floor contraction” are typically used as a means to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. When performing a kegel it is important to remember how subtle and isolated the movement should feel. Although it may be tempting to use larger, stronger muscles to compensate for the strength of your pelvic…
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Improving Orgasm in Men and Women
The ability to achieve a healthy, strong, satisfying orgasm is a gift. When we have low libido, inability to orgasm or our quality of orgasm is not as strong as it used to be, can anything be done? Plenty! For women and in some cases, men, their low libido may be due to hormone imbalances.…
Read MoreLet's talk about sex-things I learned at the 'International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health' annual conference
At the recent ISSWSH www.isswsh.org conference in San Diego there was a lot of talk about sex. Psychologists, physical therapists, researchers, sexual medicine doctors and a spine surgeon presented on insights and medical advances to improve women’s sex drive (hypoarousal no more!); reducing pain during/following sex; balancing hormones (estrogen is good!); post menopause in the…
Read MorePainful sex? Check out our helpful tips about what you can do to help!
If you're having pain during sex, try the following tips: You should have a consult with a pelvic floor physical therapist for training on positioning and how to use a set of vaginal dilators: They are used to stretch the vaginal tissue, facilitate pelvic muscle relaxation and prepare for intercourse. If you are able to…
Read MorePooping 102
Here's the second part of Poop 101 What should my poop look like? Have you ever heard the expression ‘you are what you eat’? Well, it’s true! What we put into our bodies affects the health of our gut, which has more neurons than is in our brains! Say what? So, it’s helpful to occasionally…
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What is one thing we all have in common? What brings us all together? We all poop! How much do you know about your bowel movements? What does it mean when your stool is a different color, shape, texture? What leads to constipation or diarrhea? How can we have a healthy bowel movement and how often…
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