Menopause Myths Your Doctor Still Believes
Sex With Emily
Who Sees Pelvic Floor Problems and Why
Dr. Wallace explains typical referrals, delays in care, and common presenting issues like recurrent UTIs.
EPISODE SUMMARY
Dr. Emily visits the office of urogynecologist Dr. Patricia Wallace to explore the hidden world of pelvic health—and why it matters so much for sexual pleasure. From the muscles that control your orgasms to the hormones that fuel desire, Dr. Wallace breaks down what's actually happening in your body and what you can do about it at every age.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• What your pelvic floor actually is and why 80% of women can't properly contract it
• The connection between pelvic floor strength and orgasm intensity
• How to do a kegel correctly using yogic breathing techniques
• Why recurrent UTIs happen and the supplement hack that prevents them
• The truth about hormone therapy and why that 20-year-old study shouldn't scare you
• What "optimal" hormone levels mean versus just "normal" lab ranges
• How testosterone affects women's sex drive—and when supplementation helps
• The real timeline for postpartum sexual recovery (hint: it's not 6 weeks)
• Why the Emsella chair delivers 12,000 pelvic floor contractions in one session
• How core strength affects everything from incontinence to back pain to sexual confidence
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:53 - What Is Your Pelvic Floor & Why Should You Care
4:41 - The UTI Hack Most Women Don't Know About
6:52 - First Steps When You Suspect Perimenopause
9:01 - The 80% Orgasm Problem (And How to Fix It)
10:20 - How to Do a Kegel Correctly (Live Tutorial)
14:04 - What the Emsella Chair Actually Does to Your Body
17:06 - How Hormone Replacement Changes Sexual Function
20:05 - Pregnant Sex & Postpartum Recovery Truth
24:00 - Protecting Your Pelvic Floor Before Problems Start
29:01 - Why Core Strength Makes You Sexy From the Inside Out
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