The Ready State Podcast Dr. Sara Reardon: Fixing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Expert Advice from The Vagina Whisperer
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Jul 10, 2025 
Dr. Sara Reardon, a pelvic floor physical therapist and author known as 'The Vagina Whisperer,' reveals crucial insights about pelvic floor health in women. She breaks the silence on issues like leaking, pelvic pain, and painful sex, emphasizing how societal norms often dismiss them. Sara discusses the importance of understanding what’s common vs. normal and advocates for better postpartum care. Listeners will appreciate her practical tips for improving pelvic health and learn why men should also care about these often-overlooked issues.
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Epidemic
- Pelvic floor dysfunction is a silent epidemic affecting one in three women in their lifetime.
- Many women suffer urinary leakage but rarely receive treatment or education about pelvic health.
Pelvic Floor Anatomy and Vulnerability
- The pelvic floor is a muscular hammock supporting pelvic organs with different openings by gender.
- Women have an extra opening making them more susceptible to pelvic floor issues due to hormonal and childbirth impacts.
Pelvic Floor Care Basics
- Sit down and lean forward to relax your pelvic floor when peeing and avoid pushing to prevent muscle weakening.
- Identify if your pelvic floor is tense or weak before strengthening; relax tension first with breathing or yoga.
