Walking, standing, caring for a baby or returning to everyday activities can feel very different when your abdomen and pelvis need additional support. During pregnancy and postpartum recovery, changes in how the body carries and distributes load can affect the…
By Dr. Mathew Leonardi, Medical Director; Jill Mueller, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist; Dr. Laura Katz, Health, Rehabilitation and Clinical Psychologist; and Emily Arthur, Registered Dietitian Endometriosis is a complex, systemic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 individuals of…
By Michiko Caringal, MScPT, MHsc in Bioethics, Registered Physiotherapist There is so much talk about “patient empowerment” in healthcare, but WHY does this matter in pelvic health physiotherapy? Pelvic health physiotherapy is a private and intimate form of rehabilitation. It…
By Heather Florio, CEO Desert Harvest Frequent urination. Constant urgency. Ongoing bladder pain. Never-ending inflammation. Feeling like you have a chronic urinary tract infection (UTI) that never goes away, ever. This is an interview with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert…
By Heather Marra, PT, PRPC, PCES Recognizing Tension in the Body You hunch your shoulders without realizing, clenching up throughout the day until you finally stretch, roll, or relax them and think, Oh wow—I didn’t even realize how tight I…
By Chelsea Anjeski, Pelvic Health Physical Therapist According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and, currently, there are 4 million women with a history…
Most people have heard of Kegel exercises. Fewer could tell you what they actually do, and even fewer know that Kegels are only half the story (for both women and men!). Pelvic floor health sits at a strange intersection of…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are like uninvited guests at a never-ending party – persistent, uncomfortable, and oh-so-common. It’s a health woe that’s not often talked about openly, and even though UTIs are a widespread issue, it seems we’re still missing…
By Moksha Antani, Founder Tula There is more gut health content online right now than at any other point in history. There are also more people struggling with bloating, irregularity, food sensitivities, and chronic low energy than ever before. Something…
By The Bravella Health Team Pelvic health is a vital but often overlooked aspect of women’s well-being. The pelvic floor undergoes significant changes across a woman’s life, particularly from the postpartum period through menopause. These transitions can bring challenges like…
By Sarah Comandante, MScOT (Registered Occupational Therapist) Bedwetting isn’t a behaviour, and your child isn’t the problem! If you’re reading this in the midst of yet another middle-of-the-night sheet change, first of all: you’re not alone. As a paediatric Occupational…
By Dr. Meghan Bauer, ND Women are increasingly having children later in life. In fact, fertility rates among Canadian women aged 40–44 surpassed those of teenagers for the first time in Canadian history in 2014. Advances in reproductive medicine, shifting…
By Denisa Kim, Founder Anteros Bio If you have been treated for bacterial vaginosis more than once, you’re not alone and you’re not doing anything wrong. BV is the most common vaginal infection worldwide, affecting an estimated 23 to 29%…
By Amanda Otterman, RN, Certified Menopause Health Specialist Pelvic health is a vital sign of midlife, not an afterthought. By the time many women hit midlife, life is full and familiar. You might be running a few times…
By Dr. Michael Krychman, MD Founder & Executive Director SoCal Center for Sexual Health and Survivorship Medicine, Clinical Health Professor University of California Irvine “I’m really suffering here… how do I even bring this up—dryness… down there—with my healthcare…
By Allison Poole, PT, MPT, WHC In over two decades as a pelvic floor physical therapist and women’s health coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of women navigating life after hysterectomy. And one thing shows up again and again, regardless of…
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…
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…
By Cathy Rust Menopause Warrior, Founder CoolYourSweats Good old, unpredictable menopause – you literally don’t know what you’re going to get until you start experiencing things that you’ve never had trouble with before in your life. From mental fog and…
By Tanya Lindsay, CEO and Founder, Aranexx Inc. How tracking tools can help support your health journey without replacing your intuition or care team Health apps have quietly become part of many women’s daily routines. We track periods, pelvic pain,…
With the Holidays coming up and 2025 coming to a close, it is the perfect time to turn inwards and focus on your well-being, protect your peace and prepare for the new chapter ahead! Everyone knows about the fun vibrators…
Pregnancy can be a beautiful journey, yet it can be accompanied by physical challenges that can affect a woman’s well-being. One such challenge is Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP), a common discomfort that many expectant and postpartum mothers experience. Fortunately, there…
By Marnie Glavin, Founder & CEO Pelvic Health Support At Pelvic Health Support, we’re passionate about connecting you with trusted, evidence-based products that make a real difference. Meet this year’s eight products thoughtfully curated to bring more ease and comfort…
By Lara Desrosiers, MSc, OT A few months ago, I went to see a new healthcare provider to talk about some changes I’ve noticed in my energy. Early in the visit, I was asked if I had any weight-related goals.…
By Dr. Christine Matheson, ND Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the world. 80% of women will get at least one type of HPV at some point in their lifetime. Often, the immune system successfully…
