Are you curious about what pelvic floor therapy actually involves? Have you ever wondered whether issues like bladder leaks, painful sex, or postpartum discomfort are just “normal” things you have to live with? Do men experience pelvic floor dysfunction? (hint: yes, men also have pelvic floors).
In this episode of Brave & Curious, Dr. Lora Shahine is joined by Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, a licensed pelvic floor physical therapist. Together, they’re taking the mystery out of pelvic health and explaining why it matters for everyone—not just postpartum women.
Listeners will learn about the wide range of conditions pelvic PT can help with—from incontinence and prolapse to pain during sex and more. Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas and Dr. Shahine walk through what a pelvic PT appointment looks like, tackle myths about Kegels, discuss insurance coverage, and highlight the importance of proper toilet posture.
You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of overall pelvic health and feel empowered to take charge of your well-being—because pelvic pain and dysfunction are never “just part of life.”
In this episode you’ll hear:
[0:16] Meet Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, PT, DPT, PRPC
[1:57] Pelvic floor functions
[3:58] What is pelvic floor therapy?
[5:57] Conditions that are treated with pelvic floor therapy
[12:21] Pelvis floor dysfunction symptoms
[16:04] A pelvic PT appointment
[22:24] Insurance info
[24:18] Myths about pelvic health
[34:20] Normalizing post-partum issues
[36:57] Common misunderstandings about painful sex
[39:06] Treatment options for incontinence
[40:33] Men’s pelvic floor
[42:25] Feeling empowered
Resources mentioned:
@thepelvicedancefloor on Instagram and TikTok
Dr. Shahine’s Weekly Newsletter on Fertility News and Recommendations
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