Rena Malik, MD Podcast

Moment: Does Sex Really Make A Vagina Loose? | Pelvic floor Therapist Breaks Down the Truth

Jul 24, 2024

Dr. Julie Sarton, a pelvic floor therapist, joins Dr. Rena Malik to debunk myths about 'loose' vaginas by highlighting weak pelvic floors, birth trauma, and hormonal changes. They emphasize the importance of non-surgical interventions like physical therapy and hormonal optimization. The conversation covers managing pelvic floor issues, blood flow in sexual health, and tailored pelvic floor exercises.

16:57

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Julie Sarton

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Quick takeaways

Vaginal laxity is often caused by weak pelvic floors from childbirth trauma, not frequent intercourse.

Optimizing sexual function post-40 involves muscle health, blood flow, and pelvic floor exercises for better orgasms.

Deep dives

Understanding the Factors Contributing to Pelvic Floor Weakness and the Potential Impacts on Surgical Interventions

Pelvic floor weakness leading to concerns about vaginal laxity is often misattributed to frequent intercourse rather than acknowledging factors such as pelvic floor weakening from various causes like childbirth trauma, tears, anatomical changes, and hormonal influences. Surgeons are often sought out for procedures aiming to alter vaginal size, but addressing underlying issues like hormonal balance and tissue health with non-invasive therapies like physical therapy can offer more sustainable results, preventing potential post-surgical complications and pain.

Intro

2min

Importance of Strengthening Pelvic Floor Muscles and Hormone Optimization

2min

Optimizing Sexual Function through Pelvic Floor Health

6min

Importance of Pelvic Floor Support in Men and Women

4min

Finding a Specialized Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

2min

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Julie Sarton to discuss the intricacies of pelvic floor health. They address common myths about "loose" vaginas and delve into the real causes such as weak pelvic floors, birth trauma, and hormonal changes. The conversation covers the importance of conservative measures like physical therapy and hormonal optimization before considering surgical interventions. Listeners will gain insights into how to manage pelvic floor issues effectively, understand the role of blood flow in sexual health, and learn the benefits of tailored pelvic floor exercises.

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▶️Chapters:

00:00 Loose Vagina

04:03 Optimize sexual functions

06:41 Pelvic floor training

09:39 Weak pelvic floor in men

13:35 Good Pelvic Floor Therapist

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