03/05/2026
“Sip a milkshake through a straw… with your vagina.”
If you’ve ever been told to “just do your Kegels,” this is probably the cue you were given.
And honestly? It’s not wrong.
That cue is meant to help you activate your pelvic floor by imagining a gentle lifting sensation — like you’re drawing something upward internally.
BUT.
Here’s where we need to talk about it properly.
Your pelvic floor isn’t just about squeezing.
It’s about lift, control, endurance… and full relaxation.
Constantly clenching without learning how to release can actually make symptoms worse:
• Pelvic pain
• Painful intimacy
• Leaking that doesn’t improve
• Pressure or heaviness
Your pelvic floor works together with your deep core muscles. If your abdominal wall is weak or unsupported postpartum, your pelvic floor often overworks to compensate.
Which is why healing isn’t just “do more Kegels.”
It’s:
– Reconnecting to your breath
– Supporting your core with the Ab Wrap
– Reducing pressure downward
– And strengthening in a way that feels balanced
Yes, the milkshake cue can help.
But real recovery is bigger than that.
Save this for the next time someone says “just squeeze.”
And if you’re postpartum and feeling unstable, support matters. Your core and pelvic floor are a team.
