Vaginally Speaking
Vaginally Speaking is the no-filter, tell-it-like-it-is podcast breaking the silence on women’s health, pelvic health, motherhood, and everything in between. Hosted by Allison Germundson, founder of One Strong Woman Therapy, this is where clits, cramps, leaking, orgasms, poop habits, and “taboo” topics get the honest conversations they’ve always deserved.
Here, we call out the BS that “common” means “normal” and help you see that you don’t have to live with pain, leakage, or sexual dysfunction. From real birth stories to pelvic floor education, from mental health to sex toys, each episode is equal parts education, empowerment, and laugh-out-loud relatability.
Whether you’re navigating postpartum, struggling with painful sex, wondering why you pee when you sneeze, or just want to know your body better — you’ll find hope, solutions, and a community that gets it.
If you’re ready to stop faking it, start healing, and finally talk about the things no one told you, hit subscribe. This is your safe space to feel seen, heard, and equipped to change your story.
Common isn’t normal. You deserve better.
Vaginally Speaking
Childhood Bathroom Rules That Mess With Your Pelvic Floor
Did the bathroom rules you grew up with—like “hold it until recess” or “don’t sit on the toilet”—set you up for leaks, constipation, or even painful sex as an adult?
In this episode we’re going way back to childhood to unpack how early bathroom habits can shape pelvic floor health for life. From being told to hover over toilets, rush to finish, or “just in case” pee before a road trip, these seemingly small rules teach our bodies to tense, strain, and ignore natural cues.
If you’ve ever wondered why leaks, urgency, constipation, or pain with intimacy showed up in adulthood, this conversation will connect the dots and give you tools to change the story for the next generation.
Tune in to hear:
- Why hovering over public toilets actually harms your pelvic floor
- How “holding it” and “just in case” pees train your bladder in unhealthy ways
- Why pushing out pee or poop can create long-term problems like constipation, hemorrhoids, and leaks
- How shame around bathroom talk teaches kids (and adults) to clench instead of relax
- The connection between childhood bathroom rules and painful sex in adulthood
- Real-life potty training struggles (and wins) from Allie’s own family
- Simple, healthy bathroom habits to start teaching your kids now
Encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or “behind” in potty training
Join us for our virtual potty training masterclass August 28th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/potty-training-101-tickets-1571892415529?aff=oddtdtcreator
Resources & Connect:
- Follow Allison on Instagram: @onestrongwomantherapy
- Learn more about pelvic health services at onestrongwomantherapy.com