Vaginal Weights

Vaginal Weights

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Vaginal weights for training the pelvic floor muscles have been a common topic as of late – why is this? Since pelvic floor therapy is becoming more known, there are plenty of women and men that want to get ahead of the game with making sure their pelvic floor muscles are nice and strong.  Some…

Lubricants: Why should we use them?

Lubricants: Why should we use them?

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Arousal is an important part of physical relationships. When this occurs in an individual with vaginal tissue, the vagina will normally lubricate itself. But what happens when this isn’t the case? When would your body start to produce less lubricant?  What does reduced lubrication feel like?  Penetrative intercourse without lubricant may be painful (dyspareunia) and may…

Painful Sex

Painful Sex

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Dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is experienced by 75% of women according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is a common problem among post-menopausal women and can affect 10-28% of the population in a lifetime. Symptoms Women may report a burning and/or throbbing pain with penetration before, during, and/or after intercourse. Women…

Belly Bloating

Belly Bloating

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Since the beginning of the pandemic and being in quarantine, many people have been suffering from “pandemic stomach” and antacids are flying off the shelves. The holidays can also lead to many people feeling bloated and uncomfortable from overeating. Bloating is accompanied with pain, gas, burping, and abdominal gurgling. Abdominal bloating can be due to…