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Femina Physical Therapy in the Media
Heather Jeffcoat, DPT and the team at Femina PT are routinely sought out by major online sources, print publications, and broadcast media for our knowledge of all things related to pelvic health. The recognition we have received as leading experts in our field has resulted in appearances on "Loveline with Mike and Dr. Drew" , US News & World Report, Huffington Post, ABC News, Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health, Bustle, "Sex With Emily" with Dr. Emily Morse, and in New York Magazine and Health Magazine, to name but a few. The demand for our expertise is greater than ever as more and more women seek to remedy the issues that we work with on a daily basis.
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If You Hold In Your Pee You're Asking for Trouble!
As another year goes into the books we all want to start the new year off right, and when Shape.com writer Gabrielle Kassel started making a list of things we all can do to improve our lives in the coming year, she included a couple things that are of particular interest to our readers. We've covered the issue of "holding it" elsewhere on our site, but it bears repeating now that New Year's Resolutions are on our minds. And painful periods are not something to ignore either!
Whether it's during a road trip, work meeting, or a movie at the theater, if you have to pee, pelvic floor experts want you to beeline for the bog. In order to hold in urine, you have to contract your urethral and pelvic floor muscles, explains Heather Jeffcoat, a pelvic floor therapist who specializes in incontinence and dyspareunia and the founder of Fusion Wellness & Physical Therapy in Los Angeles, CA. When done regularly, “this prolonged holding pattern can create short, tight, and overactive pelvic floor muscles, which may eventually lead to pelvic floor dysfunction,” she says.
Read more: Why You Should Not Hold In Your Pee and Other Bad Habits...
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Are You Ready to Go Deep? Here Are Some Great Sex Positions for Deep Penetration
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As Jill mentions, when it comes to orgasms, the clit gets most of the glory. That should be no surprise if you're a regular reader of our site, because the clitoris is much more than just that little button on the outside - it has long "legs" that wrap around the uterus and extend upward several inches into your abdomen. She continues:
Beyond just feeling really damn good, deep penetration—the kind that you feel all the way inside you, almost hitting your cervix—is also a way to bond intimately and emotionally with your partner. How deep you want to/can go depends entirely on your own preferences!
How to Enjoy Deep Penetration Safely
Read more: Cosmopolitan | The Best Sex Positions for Deep Penetration
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Traveling With Endometriosis Can Be a Challenge!
From portable heating pads to contoured pillows, here's what I turn to when my symptoms flare up on the road.
Dealing with endometriosis on a daily basis, or even just during that time of the month, can really put a cramp on your lifestyle. When Megan reached out to me for some travel tips, I was glad to give some insights into how to make the whole experience the best that it can be. She begins the article with:
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These Safe Sit-Up Alternatives Will Help Strengthen Your Core
When most people think of a strong core or achieving abs, the first exercise that comes to mind is often sit-ups. While sit-ups have long been a go-to for strengthening the core, they're not always the most effective or safest option for everyone. Proper form and technique are key to maximizing the benefits of sit-ups while avoiding strain on the back and neck.
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According to First For Women writer, Chad Birt, "Researchers estimate that up to 84% of women suffer from painful sex after menopause." Founder of Femina Physical Therapy, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat explains that pelvic floor weakness might coincide with the hormonal changes and thinning tissue experienced during and after menopause. Moreover, she says that this weakness can lead to prolapse, which causes a bulge in the vagina and “creates discomfort during sex, as well as during daily activities.”
Read more: First For Women | Sex After Menopause Shouldn't Be Painful
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In addition to giving you insight into what you like sexually, masturbating can help you uncover what you don’t like. It can also help you uncover information about your body.
You can learn so much about your pelvic floor and anatomy through masturbation,” says Dr. Jeffcoat.
For instance, if you learn that vaginal penetration hurts when you masturbate, you will have specific insights on where the hurt is, and you can bring those insights to a licensed pelvic health provider. Similarly, if you discover that you have a difficult time having an orgasm or can't have one at all, "[t]his could be due to a hormonal imbalance or simply weak or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles,” says Dr. Jeffcoat. The strength and tone of your pelvic floor muscles play a role in determining sexual wellness and satisfaction.
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The main perk of using a lubricant with CBD is increasing pleasure and decreasing pain. Our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat explains that the CBD lube you pick will vary based on the type of sex you’re having, and the specific sensation and experience you're after. But before we provide you with a list of the 18 best CBD lubricants, just a friendly reminder from Dr. Jeffcoat that many CBD lubes are oil-based, so they aren't safe to use with condoms. Read the full article for more details.
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Lube allows body parts, toys, etc. to slide over or slide into one another without irritation, explains our founder, Dr. Heather Jeffcoat. Well + Good even labels lube a secret weapon for those wondering how to orgasm fast. What's more, lube can reduce the risk of barrier (i.e. condom) breakage. Click here for more on what makes water-based lube a great choice in the bedroom.
