The Pelvic Floor Project
This podcast is for anyone with a pelvic floor. Pssst….. everyone has a pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles responsible for controlling our bodily functions. I refer to myself as a physiotherapist for embarrassing issues. I routinely help clients address symptoms like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis, pelvic pain, intimacy issues and the list goes on. A theme that stands out to me is how little we learn about our private parts and the muscles surrounding. This podcast is for you if you are interested in learning more about your body. Focused on the female, I cover topics pertinent to puberty, athletics, pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, menopause, surgery and so much more.I promise to share evidence based information through discussion with other health care experts in their field with the goal to showcase a holistic and empowering approach to taking care of the only body you will ever have. I hope you enjoy!
The Pelvic Floor Project
26. Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants with Corinne Wade
In this episode, I sit down with fellow pelvic health physiotherapist, Corinne Wade to discuss:
- Who is at risk for vaginal dryness?
- The main causes of dryness
- Symptoms of dryness
- The difference between vaginal moisturizers and lubricants
- What ingredients should be avoided
- Signs that there is an estrogen deficiency
- How you will know if a product isn’t right for you
Corinne Wade is a registered physiotherapist with 25 years' experience in pelvic floor physiotherapy. She has worked in both the USA and Canada. She is the proud owner of her own Pelvic Health clinic in Kelowna, BC called Kare Physiotherapy, She treats conditions such as urinary/fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain and sexual health issues for all genders. Corinne is passionate about mythbusting and breaking the taboos around topics such as poo, pee and sex!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Edwards, D., Panay, N. Treating vulvovaginal atrophy/genitourinary syndrome of menopause: how important is vaginal lubricant and moisturizer composition? Climacteric, 2016. Vol. 19, No.2, 151-161
pH levels of water based lubricants infographic (Image credit to Smittenkittenonline.com Dr. Kara Dionisio
Osmolality of water based lubricants infographic (Image credit to smittenkittenonline.com)
Lubrications mentioned:
Menopause chicks hyaluronic acid moisturizer: https://purepharmacy.com/products/hyaluronic-acid
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my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.com
I offer online 1:1 appointments to help you address the physical symptoms holding you back from living your best life.
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