Welcome to episode 369 of Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to be speaking with Dr. Stephanie Bathurst. In today's episode, we discuss various aspects of pelvic floor function, emphasizing how aging and factors like obesity, constipation, and physical trauma can weaken it, consequently affecting sexual health and leading to issues like erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain. 

Dr. Stephanie Bathurst is a dedicated clinician and coach, celebrated for her role as the founder of Bathurst Family Therapy™. She thrives in her role as a support system and guide for healing, aspiring to assist others through the information and advice shared on her site, fostering self-discovery. 

Dr. Bathurst specializes in working with couples and relationships, focusing on identifying and eliminating destructive communication patterns. She develops personalized plans to assist her clients in shaping their ideal-self within their partnerships. Her expertise extends to working with various relationship dynamics, including ethical non-monogamy, multi-amorous, kink, BDSM, swinging, and open relationships, and she embraces clients of all races, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. 

Excitingly, Dr. Bathurst offers Couples Retreats in Oahu, HI, which present a unique integrative and holistic approach to relationship and sexual re-attachment. These retreats combine structured therapeutic techniques with the relaxing ambiance of a vacation, as seen in the sample itinerary and video available through a provided link, specifically tailored for married couples. 

In this episode you will hear: 

• The importance of pelvic floor health and its impact on sexual health 
• How pelvic floor consists of muscles and ligaments supporting reproductive organs 
• Why a weak pelvic floor can lead to sexual challenges like erectile dysfunction 
• How decline in collagen production from mid-twenties impacts pelvic floor function 
• Understanding Peyronie's Disease, a condition causing painful curvature in the penis 
• How obesity, constipation and prolonged pelvic pain can weaken the pelvic floor 
• Why incorrect Kegel exercises can lead to problems 
• How floor exercises can help with prostate health & recovery post-prostate surgery 
• Looking at "Philates" a program combining Pilates with pelvic floor exercises 

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