Let's talk about sex baby and all the uncomfortable feelings that might arise when you suffer from digestive issues or IBS. It's not fun and can be a topic that a lot of people feel shame talking about. In today's episode, I am talking to Dr. Kelly Peterson. Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in pelvic visceral and orthopedic physical therapy. Amongst other things, Kelly is an expert on sex, IBS, and digestive issues. During our conversation, Kelly talks about concerns and discomfort about sex amongst patients with IBS, how you can take back control of your sex life, and the power of a healthy pelvic floor. In this episode, we cover:

• Kelly shares more about her professional career and private practice [2:16]
• Connecting the dots between your pelvic floor and other issues [13:05]
• Fear and shame around sex and GI issues [18:29]
• Sexual dysfunction and the pelvic floor [31:52]
• Seeking help from a pelvic floor therapist [40:17]
• Erectile dysfunction and your pelvic floor [47:43]

This episode is brought to you by Nerva - a non-invasive, evidence-based, at-home IBS management tool. Nerva is an app that provides gut-directed hypnotherapy through a structured six-week program, followed by a maintenance plan. Use this link to try Nerva today at 30% off: https://nerva.app.link/thegutshow About our guest:

Dr. Kelly Peterson, Doctor of Physical Therapy specializes in pelvic, visceral, and orthopedic Physical Therapy (PT). She currently practices at an outpatient clinic in Huntington Beach, California and has her own business providing worldwide online consultations, digital content (The Belly Whisperer® Method), and in-person services as the "The Belly Whisperer" in Orange County, California.

Connect with Kelly:

• The Belly Whisperer® Method: https://the-belly-whisperer.teachable.com. For 15% OFF use CODE: GUTSHOW15 or during checkout
• Online & In-Person Appointments: https://www.bellywhispereroc.com
• Instagram & TikTok: @the.belly.whisperer
• Facebook: The Belly Whisperer
• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDUH6INzlJWFkgloc9PmgA
• Email: [email protected]
• FREE Resources: https://the-belly-whisperer.teachable.com/courses

Join The GUT Community: The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show. Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up Start taking control of your IBS with the MASTER Method Foundations Course bit.ly/mmfoundations Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal