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…

Hard Flaccid Syndrome- Why is getting hard so hard?

Hard Flaccid Syndrome- Why is getting hard so hard?

According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pelvic pain and chronic prostatitis may account for 2% to 16% of urological issues worldwide. It’s the most common urologic disease in men younger than 50 years old. What is Hard Flaccid Syndrome? Hard flaccid syndrome is a type of chronic pelvic pain syndrome which may occur…