International Non-Binary People Day

International Non-Binary People Day

This relatively new holiday was chosen because it is exactly between International Men’s Day and International Women’s Day. Despite non-binary people being celebrated historically in many cultures for centuries, the first International Non-Binary Peoples Day was only in 2012. This year it is celebrated on July 14th. What is Non-Binary? Gender identity continues to evolve,…

Pronouns

Pronouns

Why do pronouns matter? People frequently tend to refer to us by using pronouns when speaking about or to someone. Pronouns are basically how we identify ourselves apart from our name. If you really think about it, It’s how you are referred to within a conversation.  Gender is usually implied within a pronoun – but…

Kegels

Kegels

The term Kegel was coined in the late 1940’s by American gynecologist, Dr. Arnold Kegel. Kegeling or tightening of the pelvic muscles, refers to a nonspecific pelvic floor contraction. Kegels can be an excellent tool for strengthening. As Dr. Kegel noted, when he developed an alternative nonsurgical treatment to help prevent women from leaking urine. …

Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain

Six Tips for Stress Reduction: Exercising Your Vagus Nerve to Heal Pelvic Pain

Stress plays a substantial role in physical health and overall well-being. Understanding the body and how daily habits influence the way it works can be a helpful tool in gaining control over pain and improving quality of life.  Our autonomic nervous system– the system responsible for regulating and maintaining the functional processes of the body…