Ep 20: Pelvic floor health & why vibrators are better than kegals with Dr. Rachel Gelman

In today's episode, we sit down to chat with Dr. Rachel Gelman, a pelvic floor specialist, AASECT-certified sexuality counselor, and founder of Pelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy in San Francisco. She shares insights on:

• What the pelvic floor is and how it impacts overall health for both men and women
• Why kegels aren’t always the answer—and what to do instead
• Reasons why so many of us have issues with our pelvic floor
• Tips for navigating medical gaslighting and advocating for your health
• Her personal journey with endometriosis and how it shaped her work

How to connect with Dr. Gelman:

⁠pelvicwellpt.com⁠

⁠pelvicwellpt.com/newsletter ⁠

IG: ⁠@pelvichealthsf⁠

Full bio:

Dr. Rachel Gelman PT, DPT, CSC (she/her/hers) is a clinician, writer and educator. She is a pelvic floor specialist and an AASECT certified sexuality counselor. She is a member of several sexual medicine associations, including the International Society of Sexual Medicine and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.

She is also the owner and founder of Pelvic Wellness & Physical Therapy in San Francisco, which specializes in treating patients with pelvic pain, bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction. Being in the Bay Area, she developed an interest in how technology could be used to help her patients and has served as an advisor and consultant for various companies in the sex tech space. She is also an adjunct instructor at Samuel Merritt University in the Department of Physical Therapy and has lectured about pelvic health all over the world.

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Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalized care.