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
The Truth About Kegels: The ‘ChatGPT Said What?!’ Mini Series
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Ever been told to “just do more Kegels” and wondered why nothing actually changed, or why things got worse?
In part three of our “ChatGPT Said What?!” mini-series, Allison tackles one of the most over-prescribed, misunderstood, and over-hyped pelvic floor recommendations of all time: Kegels.
This time, Allison asks ChatGPT how to strengthen the pelvic floor and stop bladder leaks and (no surprise here) the answer is exactly what women have been hearing for decades. But here’s the problem: Kegels alone don’t tell the whole story, and for many people, they can actually increase leaking, pain, and pressure.
Allison breaks down what a Kegel really is, why clenching all day isn’t strength, and how your pelvic floor actually functions as part of a larger system involving your breath, core, hips, and movement. You’ll learn why coordination and relaxation matter just as much as contraction and when “doing more” is the last thing your body needs.
This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been squeezing at stoplights, following generic advice online, or feeling frustrated that your symptoms aren’t improving. Because strength without coordination is just tension and you deserve better than that.
You’ll learn:
- Why Kegels are often incomplete (and sometimes harmful)
- How your pelvic floor works with your breath, core, and movement
- The role of relaxation in real pelvic floor strength
- Why over-tightening can lead to pain, pressure, and more leaking
- When it’s time to stop Googling and get personalized pelvic floor support
Resources & Connect:
- Discover Your Pleasure Type Quiz: https://allisongermundson.com/discover-your-pleasure-type/
- Subscribe & Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onestrongwomantherapy
- Follow Allison on Instagram: @onestrongwomantherapy