#540: Dr. Sara Reardon (The Vagina Whisperer) on Leakage Problems, Painful Sex and A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage!

Dr. Sara Reardon is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. She has built a robust community online as “The Vagina Whisperer” (656K Instagram followers; 13 Million TikTok Views) teaching women how to prevent as well as overcome pelvic floor issues at every stage of life with simple tips like “squeeze before you sneeze” to more advanced protocols to prepare for childbirth or navigate changes during menopause. A lot of you will recognize her from Episode 394: in August 2022 Dr. Sara Reardon (The Vagina Whisperer) on Sex and Exercise Rules After Childbirth, Rethinking Post-Partum Care and The Importance of Pelvic Floor Fitness!  Her new book  FLOORED: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage is available now.  Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s podcast:  ·      Pelvic floor health is crucial for women at all stages of life. ·      Many women experience pelvic floor issues but feel alone in their struggles. ·      Physical therapy should be a first-line treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. ·      Common symptoms include urinary leakage, painful sex, and pelvic pain. ·      Advocacy for one's health is essential in navigating medical care. ·      Strength training can improve pelvic floor health and overall well-being. ·      Understanding the pelvic floor can empower women to seek help. ·      Communication with partners about pelvic health is vital. ·      Education about menstruation and pelvic health should start early. ·      Preventative measures can help avoid pelvic floor issues later in life. Sara’s previous episode.  https://briankeanefitness.libsyn.com/394-dr-sara-reardon-the-vagina-whisperer-on-sex-and-exercise-rules-after-childbirth-rethinking-post-partum-care-and-the-importance-of-pelvic-floor-fitness Today’s show is sponsored by my 1:1 online premium coaching program: https://briankeanefitness.com/one-to-one-online-coaching (Website) Home - The Vagina Whisperer (Facebook) www.facebook.com/thevagwhisperer/ (Youtube) www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MllrS6zD974pxBFbVUHdA (LinkedIn) Sara Reardon PT, DPT, WCS - Founder, Pelvic Floor Therapist - The Vagina Whisperer | LinkedIn (Tiktok) Pelvic Floor PT (@thevagwhisperer) | TikTok