Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones

Painful Sex, Diastasis Recti & the Pelvic Floor Problems We Don’t Talk About with Dr. Sara Reardon


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They call her The Vagina Whisperer for a reason Sara’s mission is to make pelvic floor therapy as normal as going to the dentist. And after hearing her story, you’ll understand why it needs to be.

Let’s talk about the pelvic floor the part of your body no one teaches you about, yet it’s tied to nearly everything we experience as women. In this conversation with Dr. Sara Reardon, I felt like someone was finally explaining what so many of us were never taught to understand.

We discuss what really happens to the pelvic floor during pregnancy and postpartum (it's not just about vaginal delivery), and how most women are sent home with little more than stool softeners and good luck. Sara shares the recovery tips every mom deserves, from managing that first postpartum poop to understanding why pelvic floor strength is essential for long term health not just for sex or leaking.

We also talk about the issues that make healing harder like short postpartum visits, the myth of bouncing back, and how clenching (yes, even in traffic) is wrecking your pelvic health. We also talk on bladder habits, poop positions, why “just do Kegels” is bad advice, and what your body needs in every stage of life, from lactation to menopause.

Sara’s insights go beyond trendy wellness they’re practical, backed by science, and grounded in almost two decades of treating real patients. This episode is packed with tools that will leave you feeling informed, validated, and ready to take action.

Dr. Reardon’s Bio:

Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist with over 18 years of experience helping individuals prevent and overcome pelvic floor issues including, urinary leakage, painful sex, prolapse and discomfort during pregnancy, postpartum and menopause. Sara has been featured in Time, Yahoo, Harper’s Bazaar, Romper, InStyle, Today, and numerous other podcasts, publications, and professional conferences about her advocacy and educational work as a pelvic floor therapist. She is also a TED presenter on Rethinking Postpartum Care. Sara is the Founder of The V-Hive, an online, on-demand pelvic floor fitness platform for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex and pelvic floor strengthening.  Sara lives in New Orleans with her husband and two sons. FLOORED: A Complete Guide to Women’s Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage is her first book.

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