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Thanks to all who came out and joined in on the fun at the third annual Girls Night Out, this year hosted by Big & Tiny Silver Lake, a beautifully designed coworking space for families that provides educational programming and childcare.

We had a night of informative and fun conversations about pelvic and sexual health with Dr. Kimberly Resnick Anderson (Sex Therapist and host of the Sex Savvy podcast), Heather Jeffcoat, DPT (owner of Femina Physical Therapy) and Lisa Valle, D.O. (Oasis Women’s Sexual Function Center).

Just a few of the exciting highlights from the evening:


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Dr. Lisa Valle, MD

Dr. Valle talked about the vulva throughout the lifespan, the lack of education about peri-menopause, and menopause, and common issues for postpartum clients.

  • An anatomy lesson of the vulva, do you know your parts?
  • What does a normal vulva look like? They can look very different!
    Check out @the.vulva.gallery on Instagram to see drawings of how different vulvas can look.
  • Menopause: We should learn about it and celebrate it!
  • Common symptoms of perimenopause
    • Irritability
    • Feeling of loss of control
    • Vaginal Dryness
    • Irregular menstruation (either further apart or closer together)

  • Common menopause-like symptoms experienced postpartum
    • Vaginal Dryness
    • Decreased Estrogen levels

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Dr. Heather Jeffocoat, DPT

Our very own Heather Jeffcoat, DPT empowered us with some knowledge about physical anatomy to help bolster pelvic health.

  • Conditions including incontinence and pain with sex are too often normalized when they could easily be treated by a pelvic floor therapist.
  • Kegels are not always the answer
  • Length-tension curve: why long muscles can be weak, and also how short muscles can be weak.
  • A guided tour of our brain and a homunculus map.
  • Postpartum symptoms that are commonly dismissed (i.e. painful intercourse) and said that will resolve once they are done breastfeeding. Pelvic floor therapists can help address these symptoms even when still breastfeeding. Why wait when you can get help.

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Kimberly Resnick Anderson, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

Sex Therapist Kimberly Resnick Anderson, LCSW, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist talked about the importance of sex positivity, explained some basics about human sexual desire, and how sex is beneficial to our health.

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Throughout the evening we had a raffle full of amazing prizes including:

5- Intensity Vibrators from InControl Medical - value $199 each
1- Apex Continence Device from InControl Medical
2- Attain Continence Device from InControl Medical
1- Fun Kit from Fun Factory
1- Volta vibrator from Fun Factory
2- Bottles GoLove CBD water-based lubricant
1- Smudge kit from Mama Wunderbar

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We ended the night with some Q&A and time to mix and mingle with the speakers

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Thank you to our sponsors!

Thank you to our Silver Sponsors GoLove CBD, MoodboardsLA and HealthAde Kombucha, Community sponsors Soul Source, Mama Wunderbar and Lady Patch and the following raffle and swag sponsors: Fun Factory, GoLove CBD, Good Clean Love, Uber Lube , Lady Patch, InControl Medical. And another shout-out to @bigandtinyspace for welcoming us to their sweet space.

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Testimonial by Rosanna R., age 35

Heather has affected my life in the MOST POSITIVE way and I am forever grateful. My husband refers to her as the "sex doctor" so you can only imagine how happy he is with my therapy outcome.

After the birth of my son I suffered from "Vaginismus", however, at the time I just thought I was broken. My "broken vagina" affected me physically but it was an emotional struggle as well. Many women in my life also suffered with pain from sex after their babies were born so I knew I wasn't alone. They told me they "just got used to it" but I couldn't see myself living that way.

Sex wasn't just painful, it was literally impossible - IT DIDNT FIT!

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Testimonial by Ann V.

I wish i could give this place 10 stars!! 
I have been suffering from vaginismus for 5 years and never found the cure to it. I had seen an ob/gyn and he diagnosed me with vaginismus and told me i needed a surgery to cure my condition, which i refused to do. He also referred me to a PT that he works with, i had given them multiple calls and they never responded back to me, so i started searching yelp for another PT. I am SO HAPPY I found Heather's office! I was working with Laureen, and with her guidance and techniques i was able to be cured from vaginismus in only 2 1/2 short months!!! I couldn't believe how quickly their program worked for me! I am forever grateful and thankful from Heather, and Laureen! They are the absolute best at what they do!

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Testimonial by M.M.

A personal journey and testimonial from one of my patients:

My husband and I were married for 5 years before we were able to have intercourse due to my vaginismus. There was nothing traumatic in my past but for some reason, even though I wanted sex, I mentally avoided "that area" of my body and didn't even admit to myself that there was a problem for a long time, even though I was never able to put tampons in. Once I finally opened my eyes up to the fact that I had a problem, I had a surgery that was supposed to fix the issue.

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Testimonial by M.M.

My husband and I were married for 5 years and unable to have intercourse, but I never knew why. After numerous awful experiences at doctor’s offices (where many doctors told me I “just needed to relax”), a surgery that didn’t fix the problem, and a year of owning dilators that didn’t get me anywhere, someone finally referred me to Heather for Physical Therapy. I finally had answers and information from someone who knew exactly what I was dealing with!

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Testimonial by Julie T.

Femina PT (née Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy) has honestly changed my life. Before receiving treatment at Femina, I was going doctor to doctor to try and find the answer to my pelvic pain. It has taken me YEARS to find someone that can help fix this. It wasn't until my gynecologist recommended your clinic that I finally felt relief. My pelvic pain is almost gone, and granted I still have a lot more to work on with Laureen (my PT), my original problem is nearly cured. I am so grateful to her.

What is even better is she gave me practical exercises to do at home that were not tedious and provided instant (and lasting) relief. Although I mainly work with Laureen, my interaction with the owner (Heather) has been great. She is very generous, kind, and committed to her business.

It hurts to know there are women out there suffering who will never know or have the opportunity to work with women like Laureen and Heather because this issue is hardly talked about and this field is so rare. I hope more doctors and physical therapists see the value in this work and can relieve more woman of their pain.

-- Julie T., 12/4/16 via Yelp!

Testimonial by Y.L. (mom of 2)

After having my second baby via C-section I searched for months to try to find help for my lower back pain and separated abdominal muscles. I finally came across Heather Jeffcoat via a mommy blog. I reached out to her via email and set my first appointment. My first appointment went amazing … she listened to what my symptoms, check my separation and explained to me in detail what the next steps would be. Not only did my abdominal separation go from 3 to about 1 -1/2 but my back has pain has significantly reduced. I’m personally recommending all my mommy friends to Heather!

Y.L. (mom of 2)

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