Contraceptives and Sexual Function Considered As pelvic floor physical therapists, we work with a lot of women who have some type of female sexual dysfunction, whether it may be pain with initial penetration, pain with deep thrusting/deep penetration, pain with orgasms, or decreased sexual arousal, desire, libido. Unfortunately, about 30-50% of women may suffer from […]
SMART Pelvic Health Goals As we enter 2022, the new year marks a time of both reflection on the previous year and forward-thinking and planning for the year ahead. That’s why the beginning of the year is a great time to reset your pelvic health goals! Here at Femina Physical Therapy, we like to use […]
Involving your partner in your pelvic floor therapy may improve your outcomes and your relationship. Here are some ways you can involve your partner in your pelvic floor physical therapy: Start Talking About Your Experience. Both studies and clinical experience have shown that talking to your partner about your sexuality, pelvic floor issues, and sharing […]
Why Your New Years Resolutions for Your Pelvic Floor Health Should Include Learning Your Anatomy Have you ever looked at your genitalia in the mirror? Like REALLY looked at it? One of the most empowering things you can do for your pelvic health is to take a look at yourself in the mirror and learn […]
Learn All About Pelvic Organ Prolapse and the Role of Yoga in Recovery Yoga can help manage pelvic organ prolapse, but there are also some poses, movements and breathing methods that could make the condition worse. What is a Pelvic Organ Prolapse? “Prolapse” refers to a descending or drooping of organs. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) […]
The Common Links Between Endometriosis and Painful Sex Pain, fatigue, and other symptoms associated with endometriosis can affect quality of life, including sexual health and happiness. In fact, a study published last year found that patients with endometriosis have more than twice the sexual dysfunction as compared to women without the disease (Fairbanks, Abdo, Baracat […]
Stressing the Importance of Cervical Health Awareness Is Pain with Penetration Preventing you from getting a Pap test? January is a great time to make resolutions, fresh starts, and to start committing to self-care! It is also Cervical Health Awareness Month. Today we chat about the Pap test. If you are an adult with female […]
