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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, we continue the conversation on men’s pelvic health with expert physiotherapist Bill Taylor. With over 40 years of experience - and more than 25 specializing in pelvic health - Bill shares what men are really experiencing behind symptoms like pelvic pain, post-void dribble, erectile dysfunction, urinary issues, and painful ejaculation. This conversation moves beyond quick fixes to explore the deeper connections between the pelvic floor, nervous system, breathing, movement, and emotional health. Bill also challenges common misconceptions around male sexual health, shifting the focus from performance to whole-person care. From hard flaccid syndrome to chronic pelvic pain, this episode sheds light on an often-overlooked area of health—and offers a more compassionate, effective path forward. Read the blog post here! Episode Resources: TaylorPhysioTherapy.comInstagram @BillTaylor3311Facebook: Taylor PhysiotherapyLinkedIn: Bill TaylorThe Wonder Down Under: A User’s Guide to the VaginaThe Penis Book: A Doctor’s Complete Guide to the Penis Enjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if the issue isn’t your body but the way you were taught to understand it? In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist Laura Federico and midwife, activist, and consultant Morgan Miller, co-creators of The Cycle Book. Together, they explore how shame, dismissal, and lack of education leave so many people feeling disconnected from their bodies—and what it takes to rebuild that connection. Blending sex therapy and midwifery, Laura and Morgan reframe body literacy as a pathway to autonomy, healing, and informed choice. They unpack the far-reaching impact of hormones beyond reproduction, the limitations of modern cycle-tracking tools, and how simple, daily practices can help you begin to trust your body again. This episode is an invitation to come home to your body - with clarity, compassion, and confidence. - Read the blog post! References: Itslauraandmorgan.comInstagram @thecyclebook The Cycle Book can be found anywhere you buy books laurafedericotherapy.commorganmillermidwifery.comEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dee Hartmann, a pioneer in pelvic physical therapy, brings over 25 years of experience to this conversation on healing pelvic and sexual pain—and why the path forward isn’t just about reducing symptoms, but reconnecting with pleasure. In this episode, she shares the foundational tools she used with patients to regulate the nervous system, decrease pain, and restore function, including simple, practical exercises that can be implemented right away. We also explore the deeper layers of healing—how trauma impacts the body, why many people feel disconnected from themselves, and the difference between sensual and sexual pleasure. This conversation is both educational and empowering, offering a new lens on what it really means to heal. Because you’re not broken and healing is possible. - Read the blog post! Resources: Dee’s Vulvar pain physical assessment using 5 exercisesDee’s Five Exercises Aimed at Easing Pain Prior to Vaginal PenetrationPleasureMovement.comThe Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain BookDee Hartmann PTGinger’s TATD "Umbrella" Breathing for Better Core, Pelvic Floor, and Vocal PowerEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful and validating conversation, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by endometriosis surgeons Dr. Victoria Vargas and Dr. Melissa McHale to explore what true expert care should look like and why so many patients are still being missed. They unpack the realities of delayed diagnosis, the importance of being believed, and how gaps in provider education continue to impact outcomes. You’ll also hear how tools like dynamic ultrasound are transforming surgical planning, and why the first surgery matters when it comes to long-term health and healing. Together, they discuss the need for multidisciplinary, whole-person care, the impact of overlapping conditions like POTS, MCAS, and hypermobility, and why endometriosis affects far more than just the pelvis. This episode also speaks to the emotional toll of living with a chronic, often misunderstood disease and offers a hopeful reminder that you deserve to be heard, supported, and treated with intention. Read the blog post here! Resources: Dr. McHale’s Instagram @drmelissamchaleDr. Vargas’ Instagram @vickyvargasmdWashington Endo Instagram @endo_surgeonsWashingtonEndometriosis.comEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Somatic sex educator and author Mangala Holland joins Dr. Ginger Garner to explore the connection between pleasure, embodiment, and sexual confidence—especially in midlife. With over 13 years of experience working with thousands of women worldwide, Mangala helps people reconnect with their bodies through trauma-informed, body-based practices. In this episode, she shares how burnout and disconnection led her to this work and why so many women are conditioned to override their body’s signals. Together, they discuss how stress and nervous system overload can impact libido, why midlife can be a powerful time for sexual rediscovery, and how cultivating “orgasmic confidence” can help women reconnect with pleasure, voice, and vitality. - Read the blog post here! Resources: MangalaHolland.comFree 3-part video series: From Shut Down to Sensual SatisfactionBook: Orgasms Made Easy: The No-Nonsense Guide to Self-Pleasure, Sexual Confidence and Female OrgasmsInstagram @MangalaHollandFacebook: Mangala HollandLinkedIn: Mangala HollandEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Endometriosis doesn’t only affect reproductive organs — it can also invade the bowel, causing severe pain that is often misdiagnosed for years. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with colorectal surgeon Dr. Vincent Obias, a specialist in deep infiltrating endometriosis involving the bowel. They discuss the symptoms that often get dismissed as IBS, why bowel endometriosis is frequently missed, and how multidisciplinary care and advanced robotic surgery can transform outcomes for patients. If you’ve experienced painful bowel movements during your period, deep pelvic pain, or pain with intercourse, this episode sheds light on symptoms many women are told to ignore — and what real solutions can look like. - Read the blog post here! Resources: WashingtonEndometriosis.comIG @vincentobiasmd & @endo_surgeonsMedia Inquiries: [email protected] The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if your body didn’t need to be fixed — just understood? In this episode, Dr. Ginger is joined by Sarah Highland, a pelvic floor occupational therapist and sexuality counselor, and Dr. Laura Ross, a pelvic health physical therapist and sexuality counselor, for a powerful conversation about pain with sex, gender-affirming care, and what it truly means to feel safe in your body. Together, they explore how trauma, identity, and lived experience shape the way we experience our bodies and our sexuality. You’ll hear how pelvic health care can be adapted for people across the gender spectrum, why consent and choice are essential in healing, and how redefining what sex and pleasure can be creates space for less pain and more connection. Whether you’re navigating pelvic pain, exploring your identity, or simply wanting more compassionate, inclusive care, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope. - Read the blog post here! Resources: www.pelvicfloorandmore.comSarah’s IG: @pelvicfloorandmorehttps://groovephwellness.com/Laura’s IG: @groovephwellness Pelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certificate ProgramEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2, Dr. Ginger Garner continues the conversation with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, PT, DPT, diving into pleasure, intimacy, and healing beyond pain. This episode explores alternative pleasure pathways, why penetration is not required for satisfying intimacy, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help people safely reconnect with their bodies after pain, trauma, or hormonal changes. Dr. Jeffcoat shares practical guidance on tools like lubricants, dilators, and vibrators, along with compassionate advice for partner communication, boundaries, and rebuilding trust in the body. Hopeful, affirming, and deeply practical—this conversation reminds listeners that pleasure is possible, healing is real, and pain is not something you have to live with. - Read the blog post here! Resources: 20% OFF Discount to Heather’s PDF download of her book! Code: Ginger20FeminaPT.com (Women’s Health services)FusionWellnessPT.com (Male pelvic health and gender health services)Ohnut - depth limiteraptapelvichealth.orgPelvicpain.orgIG: @Dr.HeatherJeffcoat @FeminaPTHeather’s YouTube ChannelEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean when your doctor says your labs are “normal” — but you still don’t feel well? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Efrat LaMandre (Dr. E) to explore medical gaslighting, why so many patients feel dismissed in healthcare, and how to navigate the system without losing your voice or your power. Together, we discuss why women’s and minority population health symptoms are so often overlooked, how lab-based medicine can miss what’s happening in your body, and what you can do when your lived experience doesn’t match your test results. You’ll also learn how to describe your symptoms more effectively, when to seek out other specialists, and how to build a healthcare team that truly supports your whole-body health. If you’ve ever walked out of an appointment feeling unheard, confused, or doubting yourself, this episode is for you. - Read the blog post here! Resources: Instagram: @drefratlamandreDr. E’s FacebookYouTube @DrEfratLaMandredrefratlamandre.comLinkedIn - Efrat LaMandreTiktok @drefratlamandreTwitter @DrEfratLamandreEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this conversation, Dr. Ginger continues her discussion with Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, diving deeper into what it really takes to talk about sex in ways that feel safe, honest, and human. Together, they explore how curiosity can replace shame, why language matters in sexual health conversations, and how creative approaches to education can open doors that traditional models often close. Heather shares insights from her work in sexuality counseling, pelvic health education, and community-based sex education — offering practical wisdom for clinicians and listeners alike. This episode is an invitation to keep the conversation going, question the scripts we were given, and make space for more compassionate, inclusive discussions about sex, bodies, and pleasure. - Read the blog post here! Resources: www.heatheredwardscreations.com www.vinoandvulvas.comIG: @heatheredwardscreationsIG: @vinoandvulvas   [email protected] Is Sex For HandoutPelvic Health Sexuality Counseling Certification for professionalsPelvicsexcounseling.comEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Talking about sex doesn’t have to feel awkward or unsafe. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner is joined by Heather Edwards, writer, sexuality counselor, and pelvic physical therapist, for an open conversation about how we talk about sex, pleasure, bodies, and identity—and why creating safety around these conversations matters. Together, they explore how curiosity, inclusive education, and compassion can support healing, challenge narrow definitions of sex, and expand what pleasure and intimacy can look like. This episode invites listeners to rethink what they’ve been taught, release performance pressure, and approach sexuality with more openness and humanity. - Read the blog post here! Resources: www.heatheredwardscreations.com www.vinoandvulvas.comIG: @heatheredwardscreationsIG: @vinoandvulvas   [email protected] Is Sex For HandoutEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if your pain isn’t “normal” — it’s been misunderstood? In this episode, Dr. Ginger sits down with Dr. Madhu Bagaria, a gynecologic surgeon specializing in complex endometriosis, to talk about what really happens when pelvic pain goes undiagnosed, dismissed, or minimized. Together, they explore why endometriosis is so often missed, how it can affect everything from daily function to fertility, and what patients need to know when seeking answers. Dr. Bagaria shares how careful listening, individualized care, and specialized surgical treatment can change the trajectory of someone’s life — not just their symptoms. You’ll also learn what signs to look for, when to seek a specialist, and why your lived experience matters just as much as any test or scan. If you’ve been living with unexplained pelvic pain, infertility, or years of uncertainty, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope. - Read the blog post here! Resources: Meet Dr. Madhu BagariaIG: DoctorBagariaAsk an Endo Surgeon | Introducing Dr. Madhu Bagaria (Background & Approach to Care)Pelvic Rehabilitation MedicineTiktok: Bagaria.EndometriosisNancy’s NookEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Men’s sexual health is often misunderstood and reduced to quick fixes. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner speaks with Dr. Ümit Erkut, physiotherapist, osteopath, and Assistant Professor, about a whole-body approach to male sexual dysfunction. They explore premature ejaculation through the lens of pelvic floor function, breathing, nervous system regulation, and learned patterns—and why these concerns are both common and treatable. Dr. Erkut shares how physiotherapy-based care, education, and awareness can help men regain control without shame or blame. This conversation expands what’s possible in men’s sexual health by shifting the focus from symptom management to understanding and agency. - Read the blog post here! Resources: IG: osteopati_istanbulMen’s Health Physiotherapy Association of TurkeyYouTubeDr. Erkut’s study publicationEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if your desire isn’t broken — it’s just been misunderstood?  In this episode, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Laurie Mintz, psychologist and author of Becoming Cliterate, to talk about women’s pleasure, desire, and the science behind feeling truly connected to your body. They explore why so many women feel disconnected from sex, how shame and stress impact desire, and what it really takes to feel safe, present, and fulfilled in intimacy. If you’ve ever wondered why pleasure feels out of reach or why your body doesn’t respond the way you expect, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and empowered. - Read the blog post here! Resources: DrLaurieMintz.comDr. Mintz’s TEDx TalkApply to be a Guest on Laurie’s Sex Advice Podcast A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex Book Becoming Cliterate BookEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Pain with sex is common—but it is not normal. In this episode of The Vocal Pelvic Floor, Dr. Ginger Garner sits down with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat, pelvic floor physical therapist and author of Sex Without Pain, to explore why sex hurts, why it’s often misunderstood in healthcare, and how healing is possible without pushing through pain. They cover trauma-informed, whole-body care, how the nervous system and musculoskeletal system influence sexual pain, and what supportive, empowering treatment can look like. This conversation offers clarity, validation, and practical insight for anyone navigating painful sex—or supporting someone who is. -- Read the blog post here! Episode Resources: 20% OFF Discount to Heather’s PDF download of her book! Code: VOCAL20FeminaPT.com (Women’s Health services)FusionWellnessPT.com (Male pelvic health and gender health services)Ohnut - depth limiteraptapelvichealth.orgPelvicpain.orgIG: @Dr.HeatherJeffcoat @FeminaPTHeather’s YouTube ChannelEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review! Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛 - If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning Support the show