The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast
The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast is hosted by Dr. Janelle Howell, a Pelvic Floor physical therapist who is dedicated to helping women and all people everywhere love their bodies and love their vaginas. In this podcast, Dr. Howell breaks the silence and cancels shame around all things related to vaginal health, pelvic floor fitness, and sexual wellness. Every Monday, a new episode is released where listeners can laugh, learn, and maybe even blush a little as Dr. Howell debunks myths and empowers everyone to own their bodies and pleasure without shame. Follow Dr. Howell on Instagram and TikTok @VaginaRehabDoctor and join her on this journey of discovering everything your mama didn't teach you about your vagina.
Episodes
120 episodes
How Family Trauma is Connected to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Today we’re getting personal and I’m unpacking how your family dynamics, past and present, can quietly shape your pelvic floor health. From childhood experiences to cultural beliefs, we explore how early messages about touch, intimacy, and bodi...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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28:37
How to Prepare for Pain Free Sex When You’re Waiting for Marriage
I’m talking directly to my fellow Vagina CEOs who are choosing to wait until marriage and want to make sure their wedding night doesn’t come with pain or fear. As a pelvic floor therapist and Christian woman, I’m here to affirm your decision
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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28:38
5 Ways to Overcome Vaginismus Without Using Vaginal Dilators
If you've been feeling stuck with dilators, overwhelmed by painful sex, or just wondering if healing from vaginismus is even possible without them, this episode is for you. I'm sharing five real alternatives that can help you reconnect with you...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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27:09
3 Lazy Ways to Relax a Tight Pelvic Floor & Welcome More Pleasure
Relaxing tight pelvic floor muscles doesn’t have to be exhausting. I’m keeping it real and talking about finding easier, more relaxing ways to care for your pelvic floor without adding extra stress to your already busy life. If you’ve been feel...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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18:02
The Global Vaginismus Awareness Conference on September 14th
I’m sharing something that’s never been done before ya’ll and that is a Global Vaginismus Conference that’s all about breaking the silence and helping you crush your vaginismus for good. I walk you through what to expect, how this virtual event...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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21:16
Embracing Luxury, Pleasure, and Cultural Pride with Dr. Nirja Gajjar
Y’all, today’s episode is so full of goodness I don’t even know where to start. I’m talking with Dr. Nirja Gajjar, DPT, CPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist on the Vagina Rehab Doctor team, a powerful healer, and someone who truly lives what ...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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35:37
How Virtual Treatment for Vaginismus Is Helping Women Get Laid and Get Pregnant
I’m getting real about why remote treatment for vaginismus is changing the game for women everywhere. I share my journey from being a skeptic of telemedicine to seeing incredible results if you’re struggling with pain during sex, lifelong vagin...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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16:53
7 Types of Rest That Can Help You Overcome Painful Sex at Home
Did you know that there are different types of rest besides just physically resting? I am breaking down the different types of rest your body actually needs to heal, especially if you have been struggling with vaginismus or painful sex. Sleep a...
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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20:01
3 Ways to Enrich Your Sleep for a Higher Sex Drive
Did you know sleep can be a powerful gateway to reviving your sex drive, nourishing your pelvic floor, and supporting your mental health? That’s right! I’m sharing three practical and science-backed ways to enrich your sleep, so you can feel mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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18:21
Part 2: How to Welcome More Orgasmic Sex and Pelvicfloorgasms
This is part two of our orgasm series, so if you missed Part I, definitely go back and listen first. Today, I’m diving deeper into the power of pelvic floor orgasms, what they are, how they work, and why your pelvic floor health plays such a bi...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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16:49
How Priya, Emily, and Destiny Overcame Lifelong Vaginismus & Had Pain Free, Buttery Sex in Just 8 Sessions
I’m getting all the way into how three incredible women moved from lifelong vaginismus, vulvodynia, and chronic pain to buttery, pain-free sex - yes, really. You’ll hear the exact strategies they used, what helped them shift mentally and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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26:18
Part 1: How to Welcome More Orgasmic Sex and Pelvicfloorgasms
Whether you’ve never had an orgasm, aren’t sure if you’re reaching climax, or just want stronger orgasmic sensations that are consistent, this episode is for you. I’m talking about everything that can hold us back from experiencing full body, s...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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25:12
Why God Likes When You Get Horny
I am actually explaining why God likes when you get horny. Yup, I said it. As a Christian pelvic floor physical therapist, I’m breaking down the connection between your body, your sexuality, your pleasure, and your faith. Whether you’ve grown u...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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30:21
How to Transition from Vaginal Dilators to Sex with Ease
Y’all, today’s episode is not about theory. It is about action. I’m walking you through what it really takes to transition from using vaginal dilators to having pain-free, pleasurable sex. We’re talking consistency, mindset, muscle recovery, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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26:01
How Trauma, Religion, and Anxiety Can Lead to Sexual Dysfunction
Today I am discussing how trauma, religion, and anxiety can all impact your pelvic floor and contribute to painful sex, vaginismus, and feeling disconnected from your body and pleasure. I share personal and real stories to help you understand t...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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22:39
5 Hands On Strategies That Heal Painful Sex, Vaginismus, and Vulvodynia Quickly
Today I am sharing five of my absolute favorite hands-on strategies to help you heal vaginismus and sexual pain faster and with more confidence. If you are like me and you don’t have time to wait years to feel better, this one’s for you. I’m wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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27:43
How to Be More Freaky & Fearless in the Bedroom With Vaginismus
This one is for every woman who’s ever felt like her pain stood in the way of her pleasure. In today’s episode, I’m getting real with you about what it means to reclaim your body, your voice, and your sensuality, even if you’re dealing with pel...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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22:30
How to Use Dilators and Pelvic Wands to Beat Vaginismus & Vulvodynia
This week, I’m sharing education on one of the most requested topics: how to actually use dilators and pelvic wands to support your healing journey with pelvic pain, vaginismus, or vulvodynia. I’m breaking down the tools, the techniques, the tr...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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21:56
The Vagina Rebab Doctor 5 Step Process to Pain Free Sex
If you’ve ever felt stuck in the identity of vaginismus, wondering if you’ll ever be able to move past the shame, fear, pain, and anger, this is for you. I’m walking you through the exact five-step process we use at Vagina Rehab Doctor to help ...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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28:08
Real Talk on Buttery Sex: Celebrating 100 Episodes with the Vagina Rehab Doctor Team
Y’all, we made it to 100 episodes and I’m celebrating with two of my favorite people, Dr. Nirja and Dr. Tina, who works directly with our 1:1 clients. In this episode, we’re giving you a behind-the-scenes look at who we are, what we do, and how...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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18:32
How to Attract a Patient & Loving Partner When You Have Vaginismus
Hey y'all! I am diving into how to attract a patient, loving partner when you are living with vaginismus. I am giving you the real talk on recognizing your worth, changing the way you speak about your healing journey, and stepping into your sen...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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30:32
The 5 minute Pelvic Floor Self Assessment
I am walking you through a quick and powerful five-minute self-assessment to help you understand what’s really going on with your pelvic floor. I am teaching you how to check your strength, mobility, and coordination, because being in tune with...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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10:39
How to Know If Your Pelvic Floor Is Weak, Tight, or Both
Y’all, today’s episode is one I know so many of you need because we’re finally breaking down the difference between a weak pelvic floor, a tight pelvic floor, and what it means if you’ve got both. I’m walking you through the signs, the symptoms...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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37:26
Why Women Need More Pleasure, Money, and Secure Relationships
Today we’re talking about the deep connection between pelvic health, creativity, career growth, and confidence. I share how healing your pelvis can unlock so much more than physical wellness, it can spark communication, boost your assertiveness...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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16:48
3 Lifestyle Hacks I’m Using to Pause More & Feel More Present in My Body
In this episode, I’m sharing the small but powerful ways I’m intentionally slowing down to feel more present in my body. If you’ve been stuck in hustle mode or feeling disconnected from your senses, this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through a f...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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15:58