In Episode 89 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor Podcast, Aliya shares 5 helpful tips for a pain-free pap smear.  It's common to feel anxious about cervical screenings or pelvic exams, especially when previous exams might have been painful in the past. Listen along and learn how you can make the experience more comfortable for you.  

If you want to hear related episodes on the topic of painful insertion, tightness of the pelvic floor muscles, and diaphragmatic breathing, , check out:

• Episode 25 about painful sex
• Episode 27 about your breath and your pelvic floor
• Episode 41 + Episode 63 on pelvic floor muscle tightness
• Episode 79 about inserting tampons without pain

These links above will take you to Aliya's website to listen, but you can also search for these episodes in your favourite podcast player. 

If you are in the Toronto area and would like to see Aliya in person for a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy appointment, you can book one at boxwellnessco.janeapp.com. If you're outside of Toronto, Aliya does see patients virtually as well. 

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If you’d like to get in touch, Aliya would love to hear from you! Find her on Instagram at @boxwellnessco or send her an email at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

About Aliya:
Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days.
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Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!

For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources

Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun.

More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program

More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses