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HRV is one marker that makes the intangible sensation of stress and recovery tangible through data. All systems are interconnected, and the balance of stress and recovery in the body is always at play. Learn to recognize what the body views as a stressor and how to bring the body back into balance to manage pain, recover efficiently from stressful events, and feel your best. Get started with a 6-w...

Does size matter? Thoughts are just an opinion. The size that does matter is the size of your sexual energy: your passion and desire to experience connection, vulnerability, and caring intimacy with yourself and a partner. Vulnerability is a strength that allows you to live an authentic life. Learn tantra and Daoist techniques with Dominique D'Vita to stimulate nerve endings in different ways and...

The most up-to-date information on pain science from the researcher! Taking new research advancements and implementing them in the clinic. Researchers found that TENS increases the body's inhibitory pathways and reduces their excitability in the nervous system. After years of research and understanding how it works: researches tested it to find out if TENS can help reduce pain in movement. TENS is...

If you're looking for one physical cause to your pain, you'll never find it. Pain is influenced by how you feel about it, as much as it's influenced by biomechanical, physiological, or pathological factors. There's a lot of research on the mechanisms of pain, on rating pain, and strategies for treating pain, but research has widely ignored the impacts of persistent pain on a person's life. Why is...

Living well, with persistent pain or a health concern, is a process that can illuminate your own plan for overcoming pain. Pain and psychology are tightly weaved together. When Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson began her PhD she was curious about understanding why some living a life in pain are able to live a fulfilling life despite the pain, and why there are those who were not able to, through evidenc...

Get back to pleasure with the science, skills, and expertise you need to spice up the bedroom and get an erection with Jessica O'Reilly (AKA Dr. Jess), an award-winning sex and relationship expert. We bust the soulmate myth, name the big issues for couples, and dive into the science of sex so that you can get back to experiencing more and more pleasure! Get back to sexual pleasure with: Mindfulnes...

There is something super exciting bubbling in the world of data, research, and scientific tests: electro-hydraulic shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction and pelvic pain! Dr. Rachel Rubin is my guest on this episode of In Your Pants! A urologist and one of only a handful of doctors fellowship-trained in male and female sexual health (this knowledge and expertise is not as common as you think!)...

Seeking treatment at the start can seem frustrating - maybe the exercises aren't working, maybe the hands-on manipulation is causing *more* pain, and you're thinking "this is supposed to make me feel better why is it not working?!" The goal of physical therapy is not only about instant relief, but about rediscovering how your movement allows you to move better and with less pain. The goal of any t...

  Yoga postures give you more than a stretch or workout: you're actively changing your neurological platforms (aka how you experience the world) while moving your body. On today's episode with Marlysa Sullivan, we're sharing how yoga impacts the parasympathetic nervous system and how you can activate it at home. Everyone experiences the same benefits on the mat (which are starting to be noticed by...

Some of you might know, last July, I completed a 200hr yoga teacher training. These 3 weeks were not a walk in the park. It was both physically and emotionally challenging. Through this experience, I learned a lot about myself and deepened my connection with universal love and compassion. So on today's show, Shelly and I talk about yoga, how you can apply yoga practice and philosophy both on the m...

Need help getting your penis to stand at attention? Let's turn that frown upside down because there are lots you can do to improve your sexual health and function like diet, exercise, flexing your sex (ahem, pelvic floor exercises), sex toys, medications, and acupuncture. Yup, acupuncture, who knew?! On today's show, I chat with licensed acupuncturist, Danielle Brunner, who tells us what acupunctu...

Social support is crucial for well-being and solution-oriented problem-solving. Men don't tend to have outlets to feel heard and understood, or a safe space to be vulnerable. Sociocultural taboos and stigmatization are major barriers to men seeking and receiving support, especially when it comes to their most prized parts. On today's show, I've invited psychologist and sex therapist, Dr. Teresa Jo...

Pain can suck the life outta ya, so how can you still find joy and meaning in life despite pain? This may seem like I'm asking you to climb Mt. Everest but even the most skilled climbers have to start at the base and work their way up to the top (some training is also involved of course). Taking that first step can seem impossible and scary but with the right coach by your side, you'll turn imposs...

Pain is a normal human experience that everyone experiences at some point in their life. For some, pain can stick around longer, sorta like a house guest who's overstayed their welcome. This unrelenting persistence can quite be challenging, testing your mental and physical resilience. Although living with pain is hard, there's hope. In today's episode, Alison Sim, author of Pain Heroes: Stories of...

In this day and age, there's no lack of misinformation out there regarding sex and intimacy, shaping our lives and the world we live in. So, on today's In Your Pants podcast, Dr. UC and I bust common sex myths and fairy tales around intimacy.  Here are the cliff notes from today's episode: - Intimacy is not just this feminine thang - "It's about being seen and heard" - Sexy time is not usually the...

On today's show we've got Dr. Tanginika, clinical sexologist, who's going to help us dive into the realm of dangly bits. So if you own one or love someone who does, you'll definitely want to perk up your ears and have a listen. Our conversation is also video recorded so be sure to check us out on YouTube because we use some great visuals. Here's what you'll get out of today's episode: - The causes...

On today's show we're going all the way down under talking about prostate health and how to keep it healthy with professor, author, and men's health physiotherapist, Craig Allingham. Here's what you'll learn on today's episode: - The role of the prostate and how it functions - Curative treatment options for prostate cancer - Complications that may occur with curative treatments - What to expect po...

On today's In Your Pants podcast episode, we're talking to Dr. Jessica Drummond about how the gut microbiome, digestive and immune health impact pelvic pain for both men and women. In this episode you'll learn… - The connection between digestive issues and chronic pelvic pain - The connection between autoimmune disease and chronic pelvic pain - Strategies to help you relieve digestive/autoimmune i...

How do we get pain and why do we hurt? Annie O'Connor gives us the low down in today's In Your Pants podcast episode. In today's episode, here's what you'll learn: - How we get pain and why we hurt? - How the brain is the main protector and pain is a protective mechanism - 3 different ways the brain protects us - Why chronic pain is so bad today? - Annie's most influential patient case that has ch...

So, what's the weirdest thing you've ever wanted to know about your penis but were too afraid to ask? Fear no more because I've got a special episode today to quench your curiosity. Dr. Aaron Spitz is a leading expert in male sexual health and fertility. He's served as an assistant clinical professor at UC Irvine's Department of Urology for 15yrs. He's the director of male reproductive and sexual...

Happy Valentine's Day all you lovers out there. I've got a special episode for you. Dr. Shawn Haywood has been helping couples thrive from business to the bedroom. She shares with us the importance of taking radical responsibility for our own feelings and experiences in life and what it means to use a blame-free practice in our relationships. This podcast episode will transform your life (and your...

Hangnails hurt like hell, don't they? Just because it hurts, doesn't mean it's life-threatening. Let me take it a step further by saying, hurt doesn't always equal harm. Today's show expands on this topic of pain, how it changes your life, and what you can do to move beyond pain. Ben Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist with a clinical background in sports therapy,...

Googling to find information on hard-flaccid is like searching for a needle in a haystack. There's not much on the topic other than a few blog posts and a forum or two. Hard-flaccid encompasses an umbrella of symptoms that can make any man cringe with fear and feel inadequate so that's why I've dedicated today's podcast to address this poorly recognized issue that men struggle with.   I've asked t...

On today's show, we're talking about the 3 P's that can happen in your pants when hormone levels fall: prolapse, peeing, and pain. To help me do this, I've got expert Dr. Anna Garrett on the show today. Dr. Anna Garrett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 25 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlif...

On today's show, we're talking about the 3 P's that can happen in your pants when hormone levels fall: prolapse, peeing, and pain. To help me do this, I've got expert Dr. Anna Garrett on the show today. Dr. Anna Garrett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 25 years and has worked in a variety of practice settings. While traveling her career path, she discovered that working with women in midlif...