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
Breaking the Silence on Painful Sex
Have you ever gritted your teeth through sex, told yourself to just “push through,” or wondered if pain during intimacy was simply your new normal?
Sex should never hurt—unless that’s your thing and everyone’s consenting. But for far too many women, painful intercourse has become a silent, shame-filled struggle. In fact, nearly 1 in 5 women report experiencing pain with sex, yet most are told to “have a glass of wine,” “relax,” or accept it as part of motherhood, menopause, or aging.
In this episode, Allison breaks down why pain with sex is common but absolutely not normal—and what you can do about it. From pelvic floor dysfunction and scar tissue to hormonal shifts, trauma, and the mind-body connection, Allison shares both her professional expertise as a pelvic floor therapist and her own story of healing after childbirth.
You’ll walk away with clarity, validation, and practical tools to begin reclaiming your pleasure. Because you are not broken, you are not alone, and pain-free intimacy is possible.
Tune in to hear:
- The real reasons sex may hurt (and why “just push through” is dangerous advice)
- How pelvic floor tension, scar tissue, and hormonal changes can impact sexual health
- Why your body “keeps score” and how trauma or stress can show up during intimacy
- The role of vaginal dryness (and why lube is magic, not shameful)
- Practical steps: breathwork, scar tissue mobilization, and when to see a pelvic floor or sex therapist
- Why communication, boundaries, and saying “no” are essential to healing
- Reframing intimacy beyond penetration—and why only 17–18% of women orgasm from penetration alone
Resources & Connect:
- Follow Allison on Instagram: @onestrongwomantherapy
- Learn more about pelvic health services at onestrongwomantherapy.com