Are You Hurting Your Pelvic Floor? Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore ft. Dr. Sara Reardon

Dr. Sara Reardon, renowned pelvic floor physical therapist and author, joins urologist Dr. Rena Malik to discuss the essentials of pelvic floor health for all genders and ages. This episode explores what the pelvic floor is, how to recognize dysfunction, daily habits for optimal function, and how everyday behaviors—including posture, bathroom habits, and stress—impact pelvic health. The conversation covers the connection between pelvic floor muscles and sexual function, myths about pelvic floor disorders, the effectiveness of various exercises (like Kegels), and practical advice for those without access to a specialist. Dr. Reardon also provides guidance on what to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy and ways to self-assess at home, offering listeners actionable strategies for prevention and treatment of pelvic floor issues. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:42 - Pelvic floor basics 00:03:00 - Pelvic floor symptoms 00:07:02 - Daily healthy habits 00:08:55 - Posture, movement, breathing 00:23:00 - Stress and mental health 00:38:38 - Sexual function and pelvic floor 00:42:48 - Kegels and strengthening 00:49:08 - High tone pelvic floor 01:02:09 - Pelvic floor physical therapy Floored: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage―A Comprehensive Guide for Women of All Ages https://amzn.to/3SpegmC or https://thevagwhisperer.com/floored/ Stay connected with Sara Reardon on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow her now and check out these links! INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@thevagwhisperer YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2MllrS6zD974pxBFbVUHdA Online Workouts for your pelvic floor: 30 days of free workouts with preorder - https://thevagwhisperer.com/membership/ Find a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist: https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator https://pelvicrehab.com/ Buy a squatty potty https://amzn.to/4dCHLuM Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices