The Pelvic Floor Project
Embarrassing symptoms deserve better conversations.
Whether you're dealing with bladder leaks, prolapse, pelvic pain, painful sex, erectile dysfunction, constipation, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or simply wondering if what you're experiencing is normal—you're not alone.
Hosted by pelvic floor physiotherapist Melissa Dessaulles, this podcast helps you understand how your body works and why symptoms happen. Through conversations with leading researchers, physicians, surgeons, sex therapists, midwives, psychologists, and other experts, we translate the latest evidence into practical information you can actually use.
No myths. No shame. No confusing medical jargon.
Just honest conversations that connect the dots—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered to make decisions about your health.
The Pelvic Floor Project
Latest Episodes
128. Erectile dysfunction part 2: The mind/body connection with sex therapist Justin Paulsen
This episode is Part 2 of a series on Erectile Dysfunction. In this episode I discuss with Vancouver based Conselor Justin Paulsen:How mental and emotional factors play a role in EDHow stress and the nerv...
127. Erectile dysfunction part 1: Medical considerations with urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon
In this episode, I discuss with Kelowna based urologist Dr. Chris Bitcon:What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? At what point does it move from a temporary issue to a condition requiring a doctor's visit?Primary c...
126. Pelvic floor internal exam: Do I have to? What happens?
In this solo episode, I talk about:What may happen in a pelvic floor appointment (specific to internal assessment)The importance of finding a therapist that feels right to you (we don’t all practice the same)My cli...
125. Bowel and bladder considerations for people with Parkinsons, Stroke and Multiple Sclerosis with physiotherapist Dr. Carina Siracusa
In this episode, I discuss with fellow physiotherapist Carina SiracusaExplanation of our body’s bowel and bladder function At what level Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke affect these systemsMedicatio...
124. How purity culture (religion, upbringing, beliefs) influences the pelvic floor with Psychologist Dr. Kristy Money
In this episode, I discuss with psychologist Kristy Money:Her experience growing up in a mormon community surrounded by purity culture and the difficulties of making the “switch” to sexuality and pleasureSexual shame <...