121. Take Your Vagina to the Gym with Dr. Stephanie Schull

HTW with Zoe and Erica

Read 'em and weep:

• 75% of people with vaginas have some degree of pelvic organ prolapse

• 66% of people with vaginas have some degree of bladder leakage

• 43% of people with vaginas have a form of sexual dysfunction

Dr. Stephanie Schull is the creator and founder of Kegelbell, the first FDA-registered, externally-weighted kegel system designed to treat and prevent the negative effects of a weak pelvic floor. A weak pelvic floor can cause massive and unpleasant health issues, and it’s incredible how quickly and easily you can turn things around. This is entirely preventative, but let’s be honest: The downsides here are something you really, really want to prevent. Stephanie brings fun and levity to a conversation about topics many are too embarrassed or ashamed to talk about, and that makes it easy to absorb. So sit back, relax, and listen... or even better, do some Kegels while you wait for your new gym to arrive.

Dr. Stephanie Schull talks about...

• What is the pelvic floor and what goes wrong with it
• Raising awareness of the risk of prolapse
• How to do Kegels correctly and with proper form
• How the Kegelbell works
• Identifying and acknowledging the signals of problems
• When you should start using a Kegelbell--hint: yesterday is not a bad idea
  
• Connecting with your body (yes, that part)

Resources:

• kegelbell.com
• Instagram: @kegelbell
• Visit earthandstar.com and use code HTW for 15% off at checkout

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