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Information for users about health, pelvic floor fitness, and the PeriCoach System.
3105, 2017
How Many Times Do I Need To Kegel?
How Many Times Do I Need To Kegel?
Listen, ladies – we all know we should be doing our daily pelvic floor exercises, otherwise known as Kegels. Kegels have been shown in research to prevent, manage, and sometimes even eliminate accidental bladder leaks. Not only that, regular Kegel exercises can improve sexual function through increased sensation, satisfaction and stronger orgasms. We […]
2205, 2017
Easing Constipation with Kegel Exercises
Easing Constipation with Kegel Exercises
Constipation can be an occasional annoyance or a chronic problem. It’s the latter of these—chronic constipation—that is particularly problematic. Sitting on the porcelain throne hour after hour can cause a range of problems, including hemorrhoids, which—ask anyone who’s had them—are pretty miserable.
More importantly, excessive straining from constipation can damage the pelvic floor muscles, the hammock-like system […]
2604, 2017
Be Good to Yourself This Mother’s Day—And Every Day
Moms are dedicated nurturers, often putting the needs of everyone else in the family before their own. Yet, self-nurturance is just as important, and it’s a skill many moms could stand to brush up on. Why is self-care so important? Well, first and foremost, because you can’t fully care for others if your own needs are neglected, and because running […]
2503, 2017
Finding Time for Exercise: 5 No-Fail Tips for Busy Women
Finding Time for Exercise: 5 No-Fail Tips for Busy Women
We’ve all heard it before, and most of us have said it ourselves: “I don’t have time to exercise.”
Whether you have a super-demanding job or a clan of rambunctious kids to look after (or both), it’s easy to put off exercise—it feels like there’s just never enough time in a day. […]
1103, 2017
The Pervasive Nature of Leaking: How Widespread It Is and How Talking About It Reduces Embarrassment and Shame
The Pervasive Nature of Leaking: How Widespread It Is and How Talking About It Reduces Embarrassment and Shame
Urinary incontinence is a problem for many women around the globe. According to research from the National Institutes of Health, 3-17% of female patients report experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. Plus, as many as one in three women experience urinary incontinence for some […]
303, 2017
How Kegels Can Lead to Better Sex
How Kegels Can Lead to Better Sex
Sexual dysfunction such as low libido, the struggle to achieve orgasms, and leaking urine during sex are common issues women often won’t discuss with their healthcare providers. Many stay silent even with their friends or with their partner out of embarrassment. It’s a myth that a healthy sex life can’t exist after children and/or […]
2502, 2017
5 Unexpected Ways to Practice Mindfulness Every Day
5 Unexpected Ways to Practice Mindfulness Every Day
When many of us think of “mindfulness” we automatically picture a person (often a woman) in a meditative, cross-legged pose with back straight, hands in prayer—and maybe the sounds of soothing music in the background.
Certainly this is one way to do it, but it might surprise you to know that it’s possible to […]
802, 2017
PeriCoach: The Perfect Kegel Exerciser for Busy Moms
PeriCoach: The Perfect Kegel Exerciser for Busy Moms
Moms out there: After a full day of work, errands, and shuffling the kids to and from school—not to the mention the myriad other chores of the day—how many of you want to come home and figure out how to do Kegel exercises (or do any exercise, for that matter)?
Not so much? We’re […]
2501, 2017
Pee a Little When You Laugh? 4 Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs a Tune-Up
Pee a Little When You Laugh? 4 Signs Your Pelvic Floor Needs a Tune-Up
If the words “pee a little when you laugh” caught your attention, but you’re not sure exactly what the “pelvic floor” is, you’re not alone. Allow us to explain.
The pelvic floor is a hammock-like system of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that run from the base of […]
801, 2017
Don’t Hold It In: Talk About Tinkling with Your Kids
Don’t Hold It In: Talk About Tinkling with Your Kids
Whatever your family calls it—“piddles,” “wee,” “doing your business,” or just “going pee”—talking to kids about regular urination is important, especially if your child is showing signs of possible bladder control problems.
Issues like bedwetting, urgency, and needing to go frequently can cause worry and anxiety in kids, and, in some cases, […]