If You Are Concerned About Your Pelvic Floor Health You Should: Look out for early signs of pelvic floor inefficiency such as bladder leaks and pain during intercourse Seek out a doctor or specialist to help you if you feel as though something is not quite right Find natural solutions that work for your specific pelvic floor issues At least 1 in 2 women have some level of struggle with their pelvic floor throughout their lifetime. Despite these staggering numbers, pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence is something you do not hear about often. MaryEllen Reider is on a mission to remove the taboo from this topic and open up the conversation about regaining pelvic floor health naturally. Dismissing Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Myths MaryEllen wants you to know that just because something is common, it doesn’t make it normal. Cofounder of YarLap, a wellness device used to treat urinary incontinence and improve sexual performance and experience through muscle control, MaryEllen is here to set the record straight about pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. The Importance Of Talking About Pelvic Floor Dysfunction The traditional medical system has normalized pelvic pain or dysfunction, and it is time to open up the conversation around early warning signs, symptoms, and how your pelvic floor muscles work so that you can gain the tools you need to support your body. Your pelvic floor muscles affect everything from your orgasms to bladder leakage and back pain, so it is important to understand this complex and internal group of muscles. When your pelvic floor muscles are strong, the rest of your body can function optimally. Your Body Knows Best MaryEllen stresses the importance of seeking out a doctor when you feel that something isn’t quite right. If you know what to look out for, you can enter your 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and beyond with a strong, stable, and efficient pelvic floor. Everything from the difficulty of Kegels to pregnancy and peeing yourself is on the table today as MaryEllen breaks the stigma and opens up the pelvic floor conversation. By providing answers to your basic questions and guiding you through the process, MaryEllen believes that most women can solve their pelvic floor dysfunction with ease and grace, naturally. Resources Mentioned: Take Dr. Mariza’s Survey Here YarLap Website Other Resources: Check out the full show notes page Keep up with everything Dr. Mariza Follow Dr. Mariza on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

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