Menopause Chicks17 Sep 2023

It’s About Your Pelvic Floor with Kim Vopni

Ready to put your pelvic health at the top of your to-do list?

Listen in and learn…

What it means to prioritize our vulva, vagina, bladder and overall pelvic health
What incontinence means, what incontinence can cost, and your options for preventing AND treating
How to tell if you might be one of the 50% of women who have pelvic organ prolapse and what you can do!
Why your lower back pain might be a sign of pelvic floor dysfunction
What you can expect when you visit a pelvic floor therapist for the first time
What to do BEFORE you (and after) you opt for surgery
Why vulva and vaginal dryness occurs and why it’s important to prioritize
Are kegel exercises right for you? And if so, how to incorporate them correctly, consistently and with movement in order to get the full benefit

Links from this week’s episode:

Kim’s website: www.vaginacoach.com

Find Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/

Follow Kim on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VagCoach

Learn more about Kim’s Buff Muff app: https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffapp

BIG thanks to the following for sharing my passion for women’s health:

VICHY

Ferapro Iron

Feel Amazing Vulva & Vaginal Moisturizer

Intimate Wellbeing

Oh Boy Productions

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Shirley Weir is the founder of Menopause Chicks and a passionate advocate for women's health education. She's on a mission to change the narrative around menopause and empower women to become their best health advocates.

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