Many gynecologists refer patients suffering from pelvic pain to physical therapists who specialize in the pelvic region. Recent research has shown how essential pelvic physical therapy can be in treating problems, such as vulvodynia and dyspareunia, that cause pelvic pain. Read More …
Category: Sexual Health
Shannon’s Podcast on KMUZ in Salem
One of our physical therapists, Shannon was interviewed by radio host Melanie Zermer from KMUZ on November 27, 2012 about our pelvic floor physical therapy programs here at Pelvic Wellness Center. Click Here to here the full broadcast. The focus Read More …
Is Your Gynecologist Right for You?
Finding the right gynecologist can sometimes be a lengthy and frustrating process. Whether you’re dealing with birth control choices, painful intercourse, pelvic pain in general, or incontinence issues, Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist, outlines six red flags that may warn Read More …
Yes, You Should Tell Your Gynecologist That!
Are you sleeping with more than one person? Experiencing painful intercourse? Having episodes of urinary or fecal incontinence? Do you smoke, even occasionally? Has your medical history changed? Are you taking new medications? Are you and your partner experiencing trouble Read More …
You Don’t Have to Live With Vaginal Pain
Vaginal discomfort and pain are common occurrences, affecting millions of women and interfering with their quality of life. Often times, women don’t speak up, and if they do, are commonly told nothing can be done. There are, however, many treatment Read More …
Excruciating pain during sex takes physical and emotional toll on many women.
Pelvic pain and vulvodynia are more common than you might think. Fortunately, it is usually very treatable. Watch this video from ABC interviewing Dr. Andrew Goldstein about the challenging issue of vulvodynia. Click Here to view the video.
Women’s Sacred Anatomy
Pelvic Wellness Center is excited about this upcoming event at Eugene Yoga! Ellen Heed is a certified Shiatsu Specialist, a Craniosacral Therapist, and international teacher of human anatomy, a yoga teacher and a certified Sexological Bodyworker. She has spent over Read More …
Do the Kegel – The Pelvic Squeeze
It is important for women of all ages to maintain pelvic floor muscle strength. Some people even go as far as to say that ‘pelvic floor fitness is essential for lifelong physical, sexual and emotional health’. Pelvic floor muscle tone Read More …
5 Excuses Women Use For Not Exercising Their Pelvic Floor Muscles
Many women know that strong pelvic muscles are vital for long-term physical, sexual and emotional health, yet they still don’t exercise them. There are five common excuses women use for not doing their pelvic floor (kegel) exercises, and five solutions! Read More …
The Benefits Of Water-Based And Silicon-Based Lubricant
“In spite of the widespread availability of lubricants in stores and on the Internet, it is striking how little research addresses basic questions of how personal lubricants contribute to the sexual experience,” said Debby Herbenick, associate director of the Center Read More …