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Pelvic Floor Health After 50: Stop Bladder Leaks & Improve Sexual Wellness | MaryEllen Reider
What I Discussed With Mary Ellen Reider
- Why bladder leakage is common but should not be treated as an inevitable part of aging.
- What the pelvic floor is and why everyone has one.
- How childbirth, menopause, aging, weight, and other factors can affect pelvic floor strength.
- The connection between pelvic floor muscles, bladder control, sexual sensation, and orgasm.
- Why pelvic floor relaxation is just as important as strengthening.
- How the Yarlap device works and who may benefit from it.
- Why it is never too late to start caring for your pelvic floor.
Chapters
00:00 Sponsor: OhMiBod + Introduction to Mary Ellen Reider
01:40 What Is the Pelvic Floor and Why Does It Matter?
03:40 Why Bladder Leakage Is Common But Not Normal