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
106 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 95
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15:58
How to Overcome the Villain Mentality as a Wife with Vaginismus
We are talking about the guilt, shame, and complicated emotions that come with vaginismus and inability to have penetrative sex as a wife. If you’ve ever felt like you’re letting your partner down or carrying the weight of your relationship bec...
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Episode 94
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14:27
What to Expect in Your First Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Appointment
Your first pelvic floor physical therapy appointment doesn’t have to be a mystery anymore! I’m sharing everything, from what to expect during the session to how a pelvic floor therapist will assess your pelvic health. I’ll walk you through the ...
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Episode 93
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17:07
Part 2 The Secret to Stronger Orgasms: Pelvic Floor Power & Pleasure
We’re back with part two of our most popular episode, and trust me—you don’t want to miss this one. There’s so much more to sexual pleasure than just pelvic floor strength, and we’re unpacking it all. From emotional health to blood flow and eve...
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Episode 92
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14:05
Part 1 The Secret to Stronger Orgasms: Pelvic Floor Power & Pleasure
Due to overwhelming demand, we're re-releasing our most popular episode ever! Sexual health, pleasure, and orgasms are some of the most overlooked and under-researched topics—but not here. This episode is all about what your pelvic floor muscle...
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Episode 91
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18:20
3 Ways to Prep for a Soft, Sensual and Feminine Springtime
Let’s talk about reconnecting with your femininity, softness, and sensuality! I’m sharing real, actionable steps to help you feel more in tune with your body, your desires, and your energy, just in time for spring. We’ll explore how travel, sel...
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Episode 90
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39:08
How to Overcome Feeling Unlovable When You Struggle With Vaginismus, Endometriosis, or Vulvodynia
In this episode we are talking about the emotional side of pelvic floor dysfunction, how it can make you feel unlovable, disconnected from your own body, and even frustrated with the healthcare system. If you’ve ever felt dismissed or invalidat...
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Episode 89
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21:49
Why Christian Wives, Muslim Women, and Indian Women Face Greater Challenges with Pleasure and Sexual Pain
I’m addressing the connection between religion, culture, and sexual pain, specifically, why certain communities struggle more with pleasure, vaginismus, and painful intercourse. If you grew up in a conservative or religious environment where se...
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Episode 88
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24:18
How to Improve Your Egg Quality & Get Pregnant Despite Vaginismus
If you're in your mid-30s and thinking about getting pregnant, this episode is for you! We're continuing the conversation on why the pelvic floor must be part of your fertility journey, how sexual pain can impact conception, and the si...
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Episode 87
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11:42
Everything You Should Know About Getting Pregnant in Your Mid 30’s
Today is a topic close to the hearts of many millennials—pregnancy in your mid-thirties and beyond. We explore the realities of fertility at this stage in life, the options available for support, and how we can be proactive about building our f...
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Episode 86
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13:10
How to Overcome Sexual Anxiety and Claim Erotic Liberation
This episode breaks down clear steps to the chains of sexual anxiety and claim sexual freedom while experiencing a new chapter of erotic liberation!If you’re to achieve pain free sex and fearless PIV, then I can help you g...
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Episode 85
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23:08
3 Tips for a Pain Free Pap Smear This Spring
Today’s episode is on how to make your pap smear experience pain-free and anxiety-free. If you’re avoiding pelvic exams because of pelvic floor tightness and pain, endometriosis, vulvodynia or vaginismus, I’ve got you covered! We’re breaking do...
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Episode 84
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14:37
How to Show Your Partner You Still Want Them When Sex Hurts
Happy New Year, y’all! In this episode, I’m sharing my big goals for 2025 and diving into a topic that’s so important for relationships—keeping the spark alive even when sex is painful. Whether you’re navigating pelvic pain, vaginismus, or just...
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Episode 83
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16:36
5 New Year Resolutions That Will Relax Your Pelvic Floor
It’s the countdown to 2025 ya’ll! Today we are diving into simple, practical & realistic New Year’s resolutions to help relax a tight pelvic floor and improve your pelvic health. I’ll share five easy, sustainable strategies that you can sta...
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Episode 82
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14:02
12 Week Plan to Pain Free Sex
Welcome back ya’ll! We’re diving into creating a transformative three-month plan for pelvic floor relaxation and pain-free sex. Whether you’re dealing with vaginismus, pelvic pain, or just want to feel more connected to your body and sexuality,...
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Episode 81
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25:57