The Postpartum Revolution
The Postpartum Revolution
Annie Hopkins, PT, RYT
Weights, Wands, Lube and More: Things You Might Find In A Pelvic PT’s Toolbox with Blair Evanosky, PT & Annie Hopkins, PT
1 hour 23 minutes Posted Nov 28, 2020 at 12:00 am.
Lube, knowing the differences between the three types of lube and the pros and cons of each. Brands we love: Good Clean Love, Uber Lube, Desert Harvest. More lube options here.9:24 Arousal Nonconcordance, Wet = aroused, right? Not as often as we are led to believe, hormones play a huge part, especially for postpartum moms. I highly recommend EVERYONE read the book: Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. 16:21 Vaginal Weights/Yoni Cones, Intimate Rose is a great brand22:49 Pelvic Wands, vibrating and regular31:56 Dilators37:25 the Ohnut, can help control depth of penetration during intercourse 39:16 Squatty Potty45:09 Splinting for Prolapse52:48 Pessaries 61:25 E-Stim & Biofeedback70:43 Bladder Pads vs Menstrual Pads, what's the difference*Disclaimer* neither Blair nor I are in any way sponsored by any of these companies/products. We are just providing, with our best knowledge, information that you should consider but not take as medical advice.We covered a lot of stuff here, but if we missed something you have questions about reach out and ask! Connect with Blair:www.pregnancyandpostpartumpt.comInstagram: @pregnancy_and_postpartum_ptFacebook: Pregnancy and Postpartum PTConnect with Annie:www.fullbloomwellness603.comInstagram: @fullbloomwellness603Facebook: Full Bloom WellnessQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to be on the show? Email me at [email protected] the show
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Have you ever wondered what a Pelvic PT uses for treatment? Like, does everyone need a set of vaginal weights, or an insertable wand to release tight muscles? And electric stimulation for the pelvic floor... what the what?!In today’s episode, Blair and I talk about some common tools that you might find in a pelvic PT's toolbox, and who they might help and why. 1:39 Lube, knowing the differences between the three types of lube and the pros and cons of each. Brands we love: Good Clean Love, Uber Lube, Desert Harvest. More lube options here.9:24 Arousal Nonconcordance, Wet = aroused, right? Not as often as we are led to believe, hormones play a huge part, especially for postpartum moms. I highly recommend EVERYONE read the book: Come as You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. 16:21 Vaginal Weights/Yoni Cones, Intimate Rose is a great brand22:49 Pelvic Wands, vibrating and regular31:56 Dilators37:25 the Ohnut, can help control depth of penetration during intercourse 39:16 Squatty Potty45:09 Splinting for Prolapse52:48 Pessaries 61:25 E-Stim & Biofeedback70:43 Bladder Pads vs Menstrual Pads, what's the difference*Disclaimer* neither Blair nor I are in any way sponsored by any of these companies/products. We are just providing, with our best knowledge, information that you should consider but not take as medical advice.We covered a lot of stuff here, but if we missed something you have questions about - reach out and ask! Connect with Blair:www.pregnancyandpostpartumpt.comInstagram: @pregnancy_and_postpartum_ptFacebook: Pregnancy and Postpartum PTConnect with Annie:www.fullbloomwellness603.comInstagram: @fullbloomwellness603Facebook: Full Bloom WellnessQuestions? Comments? Suggestions? Want to be on the show? Email me at [email protected] the show