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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Details: Written by: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT; Published: 13 July 2022; Last Updated: 08 August 2022; 55302 Views

Some might be surprised to learn that the question "how do I know if I came or accidentally peed?" is even a thing. Healthline author Gabrielle Kassel went looking for answers to this age old question, and when she reached out to me for my take I was happy to oblige. Here is a brief synopsis of the article with a link to the full article below.

Heather Jeffcoat

Have You Ever Asked "How Do I Know If I Came or Accidentally Peed During Sex?"

You might be surprised to learn how common this question actually is.

Everyone knows the sensation of having to pee so bad that you thought you would explode. Perhaps the nearest public restrooms are closed for repairs, or you are stuck in traffic with no end in sight, or you're in a long line to get in a movie and you don't want to lose your place in line. In any case, that rush of relief that you feel when you finally get to go is probably the closest you can get to having an orgasm without actually doing so - with the possible exception of a really good sneeze!

Details: Written by: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT; Published: 30 June 2022; Last Updated: 30 June 2022; 4810 Views

Yahoo! Life looks to answer the question "Why is sex and inserting tampons painful?" in this article penned by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. When Jocelyn reached out to me for my expertise I was of course glad to offer some insights. Here is my take on the subject, with a link to the original article at the end.

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

Why is having sex and inserting tampons painful for some?

Vaginismus explained

Vaginismus is one of our main areas of focus here at Femina Physical Therapy. Since the founding of Fusion Wellness and Femina PT we have seen great strides being made in the acceptance of a vaginismus diagnosis as something that is not only real, but treatable. So it's good to see a major internet presence like Yahoo! taking note of the subject and spreading the news to a wider audience.

The Yahoo! article defines vaginismus as "the involuntary tightening of the vaginal muscles that makes wanted penetration very painful or even impossible", and it then goes into some depth on some well known causes, myths, and treatments. Here are some snippets from the article interspersed with my own thoughts where needed.

Details: Written by: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT; Published: 22 June 2022; Last Updated: 27 June 2022; 1588 Views

How do you know that pelvic pain treatment is finally getting the recognition it deserves? Coverage like this from Vogue is one sure sign. When Anne Lora Scagluisi reached out to me for this article I was of course excited to be able to speak directly to the Vogue readership about how to reverse pelvic pain for not only a better sex life but a better overall sense of well being. That said, here are some excerpts from the article. There will be a link to the full article at the end.

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

What Experts Want You to Know About Pelvic Pain

With women’s health concerns often brushed under the carpet by society, there is no better time to get health authorities’ attention and start an honest conversation. A recent survey found that more than four in five women were not listened to by healthcare professionals.
Many women reported that their symptoms were not taken seriously, that they had to persistently advocate for themselves to secure a diagnosis, and if they did secure a diagnosis, there were limited opportunities to discuss or ask questions about treatment options.
According to an article published in Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology, women with chronic pelvic pain use three times more medication, have four times more surgery and are five times more likely to undergo hysterectomy than women without the condition.

Details: Written by: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT; Published: 01 June 2022; Last Updated: 17 October 2022; 1891 Views

There is a lot of information on our site, in books, and across the internet about the physical aspects of endometrios, including causes, symptoms, and treatments, but the mental load of endometriosis often goes overlooked. Health Central writer Gabrielle Kassel takes on the subject and how best to deal with it in this latest article. Here is a brief synopsis of the article along with a link to the full article below.

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

Looking to Lighten the Mental Load of Endometriosis?

Learning to tend to your emotional wellbeing can go a long way in helping you cope with endo.

Enodmetriosis (or just "endo") is defined as the growth of endometrial tissue - which normally grows only inside the uterus and is shed during each menstrual cycle - outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can bring with it chronic pain during menstruation, painful premenstrual cramps, pain with sex and penetration, bladder pain, pain with bowel movements, and it has also been associated with infertility.

Details: Written by: Heather Jeffcoat, DPT; Published: 02 May 2022; Last Updated: 17 June 2022; 611 Views

The popular website Well + Good has been featuring a lot of content on the benefits of pelvic floor physical therapy lately, and though it's one thing to do the research and write about what you find, it's the next step of having the author actually experience the process for themselves that can really bring the issue to light. This is exactly what Natalie Arroyo Camacho has done in this latest article, and it's perhaps their most informative piece yet on the topic. Read on for excerpts from the article interspersed with my own thoughts and comments.

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT

The Many Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Are Still Being Discovered

Despite its increased recognition as valuable therapy for many symptoms, there is still a lot to be learned

Natalie begins with some thoughts on what she was expecting from her session and how wrong she was about her preconcieved notions. She expected something akin to a Pilates class, perhaps in part because she had seen so much info on Pilates and yoga on our site. She may have been surprised to discover that Pilates and yoga are only one aspect of what we offer:

Details: Written by: Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS; Published: 12 April 2022; Last Updated: 17 June 2022; 555 Views

While researching this article about diastasis recti exercises, Livestrong author Amy Marturana Winderl, CPT reached out to me for some advice. Here is a brief synopsis of the article, with a link to the full article below.

Kasia Gondek, PT, DPT, CSCS

Do You Have Ab Muscle Separation? These 10 Diastasis Recti Exercises Can Help Fix It.

For how common it is, diastasis recti (DR) is a condition that's surprisingly misunderstood.

In short, DR is what it's called when your abdominal muscles separate — specifically, the two sides of your rectus abdominis (your "six-pack muscles"). Separated stomach muscles occur as a result of too much pressure inside the abdomen (intra-abdominal pressure). That's why it's extremely common during pregnancy.

Should You Keep A Chronic Sex Diary?

Doctors tell you to track your diet and exercise to benefit your health and well-being—so why not keep tabs on sex, too?

You might type up erotica-esque graphs for your group chats after going to Sex City with your new boo. But do you ever write details about your sex life down just for you? If you have a chronic condition, you might want to.

Keeping a chronic sex diary, according to both sexuality and pain management experts, has the power to connect you to your inner-pleasure seeker, as well as help you better understand the relationship between your condition and your ability to experience pleasure.