The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast

Have you been told to just push through the pain in hopes that it will eventually go away? Here is the harsh reality: enduring that pain without finding relief is not the answer. Listen up honey, if you are having painful sex I am here to tell you there is hope for you! It's time to acknowledge the discomfort you're experiencing and explore the underlying causes in order to find effectiv...

Ya’ll won’t believe what a 12 day solo trip to Bali did for my hormones and libido! Today I am getting vulnerable about my own personal health journey. Get ready to hear some unexpected truths as I share my discoveries about the surprising link between traveling, rest, leisure and the body's balance. When you’re working hard, with long hours, and experiencing stress it can impact your body&ap...

Today’s topic can be a sensitive one. Now, don’t come for me, ya’ll. This is an important subject that isn’t spoken about enough! There is an impact that we see in healthcare-that faith, and religion can have on our sexual wellness. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I uncovered a common thread of sexual dysfunction among individuals who had a committed religious upbringing. Now, I am a Christi...

Can food really improve my vaginal wellness and pelvic floor fitness? I’m so glad you asked! Today I reveal my top 5 foods for vaginal lubrication, ovulation, and fertility. Let a culinary exploration take you on a journey to improving your overall sexual wellness! I’m giving you some specific actions to take TODAY. Let’s get into it! In this episode, you’ll be able to: Unravel the importance of p...

A client's confession - A woman who had been married for five years, yet had never experienced intercourse with her husband due to a condition called vaginismus. This condition is often a silent struggle, one that people keep to themselves, feeling shame, the burden of disappointment and confusion. Well I am here to announce to ya’ll that we are canceling vaginismus. There is hope! If you or...

Get ready to dive into the secrets of achieving orgasms, training your pelvic floor, and unlocking your sexual satisfaction! We are jumping into part two today of the connection between your pelvic floor and sexual satisfaction. But listen ya’ll, there is a lot more connected to  pleasure that you might be surprised to hear. Are you ready? Let’s unpack it all!  In this episode, you will be able to...

Some of the most ignored and under researched topics are sexual health, pleasure and orgasms! Do you struggle to reach orgasm, have pain with/after them, or just barely orgasm at all? Or do you just love sex education and learning more about pleasure? Then, this one's for you! I’ll be discussing what your pelvic floor muscles have to do with your orgasms! We’re spicing things up today as I un...

Painful sex is something we just have to talk about! We can’t ignore it or act like it doesn’t impact our relationships, mental health, our pleasure, and confidence. So, today we’re diving into the three major ways that can help you say goodbye to painful sex and boost your sexual pleasure. Because, guess what… it should be pleasurable! You should’ve said amen! Taking up more space can be a challe...

  Hey ya'll, make sure you don’t get trapped with these common myths about the vagina and pelvic floor physical therapy: Myth #1 it's only for postpartum women. Myth #2 it's only for those with urinary incontinence. Myth #3 it's too embarrassing. Well, let me tell you the truth: pelvic floor physical therapy is for anyone experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, including painful...

Welcome to the Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast! Dr. Janelle Howell, a Pelvic Floor physical therapist is dedicated to helping women and all people everywhere love their bodies and love their vaginas. In this podcast, Dr. Howell breaks the silence and cancels shame around all things related to vaginal health, pelvic floor fitness, and sexual wellness. Every Monday, a new episode is released where liste...