There’s no argument: queefing is really embarrassing. Queefing, or passing wind from the vagina, can turn anything into an awkward moment, whether yoga, sex, or getting off the floor in an exercise class. It's embarrassing enough for it to happen - you certainly don't want to talk about it! Most women I see don't [...]
It’s one of the worst feelings there is: the sense you’re going to lose control of the bowels. And if accidental bowel leakage actually occurs, it can feel like the worst calamity. It’s human nature for this to be one of the worst fears. Control of our bodily functions is integral to our sense [...]
No, it’s not a throat muscle, and it’s not your abdominals. Of course, the abdominals are very important in good singing technique. Any good singing teacher will teach you how to breathe diaphragmatically and activate your abdominal muscles correctly to maximise your air flow, essential to good singing technique. But there is one humble muscle [...]
If you are keen to get back into exercise after having a baby, congratulations! The motivation to exercise after having a baby is a great thing. If you can be keen to exercise amidst a life turned upside down by a wee new arrival, that’s a great start! Returning to exercise after baby has [...]
Hot off the press… … from the recent International Urogynaecology Association meeting in Brisbane comes some important health information for women: having a vaginal prolapse puts you at increased risk of low bone density or osteoporosis. Two separate studies were reported – one an Australian study by Professor Pauline Chiarelli, and one a Japanese [...]
Vaginal discharge, vaginal mucus, vaginal secretions…whatever you call it, it’s a normal part of being female. Even so, there aren’t many women around who haven’t wondered at some stage whether their vaginal discharge is normal. But how do you tell if your vaginal discharge is normal? It’s not exactly something you discuss in everyday [...]
Every woman wants a healthy vagina. Concerned that your vagina may be ''out-of-whack''? There is a lot of talk about the importance of health and balance these days – and the vagina is no exception!What makes for a healthy vagina? When the vagina is comfortable and there are no symptoms of abnormal discharge, unpleasant [...]
Ladies’ Libido…a slippery creature indeed! I would like to share some wonderful resources for women who are seeking that elusive creature: libido, or sex drive. You may find these resources useful for your libido if you: Have noticed that your libido has dropped Have never really felt much with sex Are motivated to improve [...]
Be sure to avoid the final five of the top ten errors when doing pelvic floor exercises, and check the previous post for the first five! Common Mistake: 1. You’re breathing too shallow or too deep. Easy does it - natural breathing is the way to go. Repercussions Shallow breathing may mean you [...]
It’s true that you’ve got to get your pelvic floor working – but more to the point, you’ve got to get it working right! That’s why you need to know the top signs to look out for that reveal you’re doing it wrong. Now for a brief refresher. A healthy pelvic floor [...]
