Understanding Pelvic Organ Prolapse
By Sari Uretsky, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Pelvic organ prolapse is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many women across their lifespan. While it can sound alarming, prolapse is not always painful or disruptive, and in many cases it…
Lubricant vs Moisturizer: The Difference That Can Change Intimate Comfort
If you’ve ever searched for help with intimate discomfort, you’ve likely come across two terms that seem interchangeable: lubricant and vaginal moisturizer. They are often shelved together. They are sometimes recommended interchangeably. And yet, they serve very different purposes. Understanding…
Lubricants for Sensitive Skin: What to Use and Avoid
By Charla Brake, Founder Eden, Lichen Sclerosus Warrior For many individuals, lubricant is framed as an optional addition to intimacy. In reality, for those experiencing dryness, sensitivity, or conditions affecting vulvovaginal tissue, it can play an important role in both…
Practical Tips to Reduce Bloating
By Sonya Worthy Okolo, PT, PRFS Abdominal bloating and distension are amongst the most common gastrointestinal (GI) complaints experienced by many people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Constipation, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and other gut-brain interaction disorders. These symptoms can result from…
The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster: Why Am I Always Tired and Hungry?
By Dr. Nathan Moradzadeh, Radiologist If you’ve been doing everything “right”—watching what you eat, staying active, managing stress—but still find yourself stuck in a frustrating cycle of cravings, energy crashes, and a scale that won’t budge, the problem might not…
Recurrent UTI Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies Every Woman Should Know
By Dr. Ariel Moradzadeh, Urologist Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common and frustrating conditions I see in clinical practice. Many women arrive in my office exhausted by the cycle: infection, antibiotics, temporary relief — and…
Chronic Pelvic Pain and the Nervous System: Why Psychotherapy Matters
By Melissa Melia Dunn, Registered Psychotherapist If you live with persistent pelvic pain or endometriosis, you likely already know how much effort it can take to hold your life together alongside it. Perhaps you’ve worked with multiple healthcare practitioners searching…
C-Section Recovery: What Actually Helps You Heal
By Mia Dang, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist A Cesarean birth can feel like a lot.You’re recovering from major abdominal surgery… while also learning how to care for a brand-new human. No big deal, right? 😅 The good news? With the right support and a…
A Practical Toolkit for Men’s Pelvic & Sexual Health
Despite female pelvic health becoming a more central topic with broadly discussed tools such as dilators and pelvic weights, men’s pelvic health is still often overlooked. Pelvic floor issues in men can lead to a variety of symptoms, including sexual…
Your Compassionate Guide to Intimacy with Vaginismus
Living with vaginismus can bring about a lot of negative emotions-it can feel isolating, overwhelming, and discouraging — especially in a society that puts a huge emphasis on penetrative sex. When penetration is painful or impossible, it can trigger a…
How Anxiety Fuels Painful Sex
By Gina Inglese, MS, OTR/L, CCTS-I, CSOT, Owner of Anxious Pelvis In this article, painful sex is referring to painful intercourse, or insertion into the vagina. This can be closer to the entrance or deeper in the vagina. There are…
A Natural Approach to Rekindling Intimacy
Valentine’s Day often puts the spotlight on intimacy and connection which can be lots of fun, but can also be stressful, especially when our sexual function or desire isn’t living up to our expectations. Despite it often being overlooked, sexual…
