Shameless Sex #453 The Vagina Whisperer: Spilling the Tea - with Dr. Sara Reardon
Sep 30, 2025
In a candid discussion, Dr. Sara Reardon, a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist and author of FLOORED, shares her journey as the Vagina Whisperer. She unpacks the significance of the pelvic floor, clarifying its role in overall health and common dysfunction symptoms. Dr. Reardon emphasizes the need for advocacy when faced with dismissive medical advice and provides invaluable self-care tips. Discover how partners can support pelvic floor health and the truth behind female ejaculation, all while exploring the journey to reclaiming your pelvic wellness.
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Pelvic Floor Is Central To Whole-Body Health
- The pelvic floor is a hammock-like basket of muscles that supports reproductive and pelvic organs and controls openings for urine, stool, and intercourse.
- Dr. Sara Reardon emphasizes these muscles affect sex, childbirth, menstruation, and core support across all genders and life stages.
How 'The Vagina Whisperer' Name Began
- Dr. Sara Reardon says her friends first nicknamed her the Vagina Whisperer when she shared pregnancy and postpartum tips.
- She started an Instagram account with that handle and it grew to hundreds of thousands of followers.
How Pelvic Floor Assessment Works
- A pelvic floor assessment involves an intravaginal or rectal exam where the therapist checks squeeze, relax, and sidewall tone.
- Use self-assessment or see a pelvic floor therapist to determine if you have weakness, tightness, or poor relaxation.
