The Pelvic Freak Show

Research episode alerttttt. Today we are talking about placenta encapsulation. This is a highly talked about topic online (and also pretty controversial we’ve found). You have even heard the Kardashians have done it, so it must be great! Right? Well, let’s look at the evidence and see what the studies actually say. Listen to hear our thoughts! Links to all research down below, pelvic freaks! Have...

Fashion historian Hannah Linsky is back on the podcast! This time, she's taking us beyond fashion and into an important piece of Chicago History: The Janes. Join us as we explore the underground feminist network that provided safe abortions before Roe v. Wade , the women who risked everything to help others, and the lasting impact their work has had on reproductive rights today. This is truly...

We received some great questions for this round of our Q&A. Today we continue the talk centered around botox and the pelvic floor, discuss reasons behind decreased sensation with intercourse or orgasms, address core training myths (+ discuss our favorite ways to cue proper transversus abdominis engagement). We also talk about entry pain with sex, our hatred for tampons, and what we recommend f...

Women’s Health Terms That Need to DIE Okay you caught us… We’re complaining again!! Get over it! This episode was created from an instagram post that Amanda was scrolling by and we knew we had to talk about it. If you don’t know, there’s a pretty hefty list of terms used in women’s health that are SEVERELY outdated. Some (emphasis on some ) of the terms we talk about today aren’t used anymore (tha...

We can’t believe it’s been 100 episodes! On this celebratory episode we take a break from our original content to deep dive into our own lives. We want you to know us on a deeper level, pelvic freaks. We want you to know the real Hannah and Amanda. Sit back and celebrate with us on this episode as we answer some questions you submitted for us as well as some of our own. Can’t wait to see where the...

Join us for our second video podcast episode back and our first episode of Pride Month 2026! Today, we're diving into an introduction to strap-ons. In honor of Pride Month, this conversation is geared more toward sapphic relationships, though strap-ons can be enjoyed by people of all genders and can be used for both vaginal and anal penetration. For many people, strap-ons can be an exciting ne...

New updates in women’s health? You already know we’re all over it. Today we are discussing what's been all over the headlines in our world: the recent change in the name of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). To some people this may not sound like much, but today we discuss the importance of the name change and what it means for people with PMOS...

Welcome Dr. Janelle Frederick, otherwise known as The Vagina Rehab Doctor, to The Pelvic Freak Show! We are THRILLED for you guys to learn that Janelle is a fellow pelvic freak just like all of us. Dr. Frederick is a Women’s Certified Specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy and specializes in accelerated and telehealth solutions for chronic vaginismus.  We wanted to have this conversation sinc...

This week we’re answering two of our favorite listener questions we’ve received recently:  First, we dive into a topic nobody talks about enough: fecal smearing and the endless wipe cycle. We discuss how pelvic floor dysfunction, muscle coordination, stool consistency, and more can contribute (and what you can do about it). Then we’re talking about why penetration can feel wildly different from pa...

This week we are diving into the path to becoming a pelvic floor therapist. We used questions submitted by you guys to get this convo started, thanks pelvic freaks! Things we discuss in this episode include: What certifications are needed and what is not needed to treat patients When to refer out to a more experienced provider How to use your clinical reasoning How to have confidence in your skill...

Welcome to our first story time of 2026! The prompt this round was all about CHEATING. We wanted it all and you gave it to us: whether you were the cheater, cheatee, your friend cheated, whatever! You gave it to us and we are very thankful. Not only did we enjoy the stories but we learned some valuable lessons as well. If you missed this story time submission don’t worry because there will be many...

We get so many questions about dilators, and honestly, we get it. When people first see them in the clinic, the reaction is usually something like… “Wait, that’s for WHAT?” 😅 But here’s the thing: dilators can be incredibly helpful tools, and they don’t have to feel intimidating or scary. We highly recommend dilators for people with chronic pain from things like endometriosis or polycystic ovaria...

Today we are gossiping about things that matter. It’s been a while since we’ve done a little current events rant-isode on the pod. Recently, we’ve noticed a lot of people hating women in the media again… so we are bringing the topics to light. Topics we share our opinions on in this episode include: Chappell Roan's "security guard" encounter Bridgerton Season 5 drama Lesbophobia Bell...

You’ve done pelvic floor PT, your stress incontinence has improved… but you’re still sneezing, jumping, or laughing and ~sometimes~ leaking still. In this episode, we discuss what to do when your SUI progress hits a plateau. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself you can just live with how it is now. Maybe you’re a physical therapist tuning in because your patients have hit a plateau and you don’t know w...

It’s been too long since our last Q&A and we know y’all love these ‘sodes. Today, join us as we talk about an array of topics submitted by YOU! Topics discussed include: Pain with sex with new partners How to know if pain is pelvic floor related or something else Causes of waking up at night to pee (nocturia) How to sleep through the night peacefully without waking up to pee Pelvic Floor PT’s...

What even is the pelvic floor and why are people finally talking about it? We realize that a lot of people don’t actually know what the pelvic floor is or what pelvic health really is. In this episode, we get into how pelvic health is finally getting more attention, where we’re seeing that shift, and why we’re intentional about using “pelvic health” instead of “women’s health.” We also talk about...

In today’s episode, we’re calling out the ONE thing we see people do all the time that they think is helping them orgasm… but is actually doing the opposite. If your orgasms feel underwhelming or inconsistent, this could be the reason why. It’s something we see constantly in pelvic health, and most people have no idea it’s working against them. If you’ve been chasing better orgasms without success...

Botox isn’t just for treating wrinkles, it’s also being used as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode, we’re talking about Botox for overly tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles and why it’s gaining attention as a treatment option for pelvic pain conditions. You already know what time it is,  it’s time to look at the evidence. We break down the research on pelvic floor Botox...

New research in women’s health alert! Y’all already know we had to jump on this. You’ve heard us complain many times that we need more research in women’s health, it’s mandatory at this point. We want to be the podcast that gives you the most up to date evidence-based information for your body, for your sex life, for your health, for YOU.  All of our clinical impressions come from evidence based p...

We often talk about things we disagree with on this podcast. Frankly, we like to complain. Because let’s be real, have you seen the world we live in lately? But it’s the year of the horse, pelvic freaks. We’re taking this as a sign for us to be a little more positive this year.  We decided to challenge ourselves this episode by finding something nice to say about various things we’ve hated-on thro...

Maybe you were cheated on years ago. Maybe you’re going through it right now. Either way, if you’ve experienced it, you already know how soul-crushing it can be. Unfortunately (but also… kind of fortunately?), we’ve both been there, and today it’s finally time to get into it. On this long-overdue episode, we’re sharing our own cheating stories. Plot twist: it’s actually one of the things that led...

WE’RE BACCKK! Did you miss us? We hope you enjoyed our winter break minisodes while we were gone. Today… we have a lot of catching up to do. Amanda and Hannah haven’t been able to yap on the pod for over a month and a lot has happened. We talk about our mental health journeys this past month and Amanda’s amazing trip climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. Then, you already know we have to talk about all things...

Welcome to our Winter Break Mini Series 5/5 ❄️Today’s 10 minute Quick Tips episode is all about the full proof ways to relieve pelvic pain. Pelvic pain is a FRUSTRATING journey we know. We wanted to provide you all with the tools we give almost every patient to help them when navigating their pelvic pain. As always, if you are dealing with pelvic pain, we always recommend seeing a Pelvic Floor PT...

Welcome to our Winter Break Mini Series 4/5 ❄️Today’s 10 minute Quick Tips episode is all about How to Have Better POOPS. We know no one ever taught you how to poop. You just figured out how to do it all by your lonesome self. What a sad world we live in. Thankfully, you have us now. We have a full episode on pooping titled “Poop Like A Queen” if you want more details on pooping, but this is enoug...

Welcome to our Winter Break Mini Series 3/5 ❄️Today’s 10 minute Quick Tips episode is all about How to Have Better Orgasms. Last week we talked all about how to relax your pelvic floor (which is the number one thing you need to be doing to have better orgasms) but sometimes that’s just not enough!  Especially for people with vulvas, the orgasm can be very complex, very mental, and HAS LAYERS. So t...