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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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Learn Why Sex Can Be Painful After Menopause - And What You Can Do About It
First we had the Baby Boom, and then the Menopause Boom. Since then we've learned a lot about what menopause is all about, but as happens with any time of change in our lives, there are still a number of questions to be answered. One of the more common ones concerns why sex can be painful after menopause.
Some of the answers to this question will be familiar to any woman who has experienced insufficient lubrication for any number of reasons, often to the point where they either cannot enjoy sex to the fullest - or cannot even do it at all due to the pain and discomfort. But during the fertile period of a woman's life, these issues can often be corrected depending on the cause.
Read more: Livestrong | Why Sex Can Be Painful After Menopause
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5 Ways That Enduring the Pandemic and Bladder Health Are Related
It has taken a toll, but here are a few tips on what you can do about it
As pelvic health specialists, bladder health is one of our main areas of focus here at Femina PT and Fusion Wellness PT, and as this article at Well + Good states:
Our society has finally started to show some improvement in acknowledging the importance of having open, public conversations about bladder health—including the many ways that your urinary system impacts your lifestyle on a day-to-day basis—over the last several years."
The article touches on the root causes of bladder issues, how these causes were exacerbated by the fears that arose from the pandemic, and even disposable underwear for those dealing with urinary incontinence. It also asks the question "Has something changed for the worst in the broader scope of people's bladder health?" The answer to this is multi-faceted, and Hannah Schneider does a great job of analyzing each one of these facets.
Motherly | When To Start Exercising Postpartum: New Guidelines Aimed at Protecting Your Pelvic Floor
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Wondering When To Start Exercising Postpartum? Exercise Guidelines Are Changing
Here’s Why Some Obgyns Recommend Waiting 12 Weeks After Birth To Workout
If you’ve just had a baby, you may be wondering when to start exercising postpartum. There is so much to keep up with when you have a newborn that it's only natural that exercise is often the last thing on your mind right after giving birth.
But once a little bit of a routine has set in, your body will (hopefully) give you some signs that it's time to step it up a bit:
Read more: Motherly | When To Start Exercising Postpartum: New...
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Make Any Sex Position Hotter - And More Comfortable!
The Big Sex Pillow Review at Glamour UK featuring Heather Jeffcoat
A large portion of what we do here at Femina PT involves various products that are tailor made for specific types of treatment we offer. In our facilities you will see a wide variety of devices and accessories, such as:
- Pilates reformer and tower
- Yoga Mats, blocks, towels, bolsters/pillows
- Therabands and stretching straps
- Exercise balls and pinky balls
- Massage guns and vibrating hypersphere and foam rollers
- Regular foam rollers
- Peloton bike
- Treadmill
- Normatech compression boots
Of course all of these things serve specific purposes: to make therapy easier and/or more effective.
Let's say you first came to us to help get your sex life back on track, and now you're ready to test out the results - why not take this same approach in the bedroom? Ergonomics are just as important when you're "doing it" as they are when you working out or rehabbing from injury - and this is where a good sex pillow (or two!) can really come in handy - so let's get this sex pillow review started!
Read more: Glamour | The Big Sex Pillow Review - Make Any Position...
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Babyboomers.com Says "Let’s Talk About Bladder Leaks", So Here We Go!
For many women, aging can present a variety of expected and unexpected hormonal and physical changes, including bladder leaks.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I frequently see women come in with questions regarding bladder leaks and how to strengthen their pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is located between your tailbone and the pubic bone, and it plays an important role in supporting the bladder, bowel, uterus and vagina.
Read more: Babyboomers.com | Let’s Talk About Bladder Leaks: 4 Tips...
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Heather Jeffcoat, DPT to be a Featured Speaker at the First Ever PelviCon in September
I’m so excited to be speaking at the first-ever PelviCon conference in September! It's a fantastic opportunity to speak directly to my friends, patients, and colleagues about the issues that matter to us most - the role of pelvic health in your overall well being.
While the in-person conference is sold out, PelviCon is making the recording available to those who aren’t able to attend live (if you are attending, you’ll get the recording free!). It will feature an incredible group of speakers covering some of the most important topics in pelvic health, and you will witness action-oriented presentations you can start using the next day!
Read more: Heather Jeffcoat a Featured Speaker at PelviCon 2022
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Naima Karp has penned some great articles at Spy on everything from seeking out the best down mattress toppers to unveiling the latest trends in men's lingerie. In this article Naima went looking for discreet sex toy storage solutions to keep your toys clean and in tip-top shape. 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.
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Is Discreet Sex Toy Storage Important to You?
Read on for the why's and how's of this often overlooked part of your sex play routine
Here at Femina PT we deal with a broad spectrum of pelvic related issues, and that includes making sex play not only possible again for those who need it, but as enjoyable as possible for everyone involved. If sex toys are a part of what makes your play time extra fun, you need to know some of the ins and outs of keeping your toys hygenically clean - and ready to use again the next time you are so inclined.
That said, let's get to the article, which begins:
Sex toys can be a fun and exciting way to practice self-care or bond with a partner. That being said, keeping sex toys clean and hygienic is just as important as that earth-shattering orgasm. A lot of people keep their toy collection hidden away from prying eyes in a bedside table or jumbled together in an underwear drawer. While that may be convenient, it’s not sanitary and can damage toys in the long term.
To avoid infections and rashes, it’s best not to cross-contaminate toys. You should also rinse them off properly after use. Plenty of sites like Lovehoney sell toy cleaners, but be sure to get a water-based one, as silicone and oil-based ones can degrade silicone toys over time.
Read more: Spy | 12 Discreet Sex Toy Storage Solutions to Organize...
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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!
Read more: Healthline | How Do I Know If I Came or Accidentally Peed...
