Power to the Pelvis: Improve Your Pelvic Floor for Better Digestive, Urinary, Reproductive and Sexual Health

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Are you ready to show your bladder WHO'S BOSS The pelvic floor is often overlooked, misunderstood or even considered taboo-so let's talk about it! Focusing on your pelvic floor can be the solution for tons of symptoms like lower back pain, peeing when you sneeze, finding it hard to have a bowel movement, pain during sex and more. In this comprehensive guide for people with any anatomy, pelvic floor expert Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas will finally answer the age-old question "Should I be doing Kegels" and more importantly, empower anyone to heal and prevent pelvic issues at home. Pelvic problems are common, but they don't have to be your normal! With easy, everyday practices, hacks and exercises, you'll learn how to: Determine whether your pelvic floor is weak or tense-then learn how to strengthen or relax it. Discover the root of chronic pelvic pain and build your toolbox of exercises and massages tailored to your needs. Train your bladder and literally "get your sh*t together" for regular and painless exit strategies. By following Alicia's approachable, step-by-step instructions, you'll be on your way to smooth poops, no leaks, sex that actually feels good and a pain-free pelvis. Especially useful for postpartum healing and aging with confidence and continence, this handbook is an essential tool to show some love to a vital part of your body.

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"This is the definitive guide to understanding and improving your pelvic health, and Alicia explains everything in a way that's authoritative, fun and empowering."
-- Karen Tang, MD, author of It's Not Hysteria

"Alicia's ability to distill complex information into practical, action- able advice is a testament to her expertise."
-- Lora Shahine, MD, FACOG, author of Not Broken

"This book gives the reader the power to harness an area of their body that most of the population is too shy to speak about."
-- Madeline Gregg, certified sex educator

Author Bio

Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas is the creator of The Pelvic Dance Floor, where she shares pelvic floor knowledge, hacks and comedy on Instagram. She's is a doctor of physical therapy and a certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner at MomLife Health and Wellness in Medfield, MA.