September 16, 2025

Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

49 minutes

267: As women, our pelvic floor is so important - but because it’s seen as a taboo topic, very few people are comfortable talking about why. But not MaryEllen Reider! She co-founded Yarlap, a device that does your kegels for you. MaryEllen explains why these are important, and empowers women everywhere to get comfortable with the uncomfortable questions so they can feel better all around!

Topics Discussed:

→ What damages your pelvic floor + age’s impact

→ Tools and techniques for strengthening your pelvic floor

→ How to finally stop leaks while working out

→ Why Kegel exercises aren’t one size fits all solution

→ The “Oxford Test” and what it reveals

→ The link between a strong pelvic floor and better sex

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Timestamps:

→ 00:00 - Introduction

→ 06:10 - MaryEllen’s Background + Yarlap Origins

→ 11:27 - Pelvic Floor

→ 20:40 - Strengthening + Tools

→ 35:39 - How Yarlap Works

→ 41:40 - Sex: Improving Orgasms, Reducing Pain & Eliminating Taboos

→ 48:15 - Begin Your Journey

Show Links:

→ NHS | Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor

→ WebMD | Urinary Incontinence Guide

→ Business insider | Benefits of a Stronger Pelvic Floor