Sylvia Farrell, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Galway

15/03/2026

All women mother

13/03/2026

That’s an average of about 6-7 times daily. If you feel like you go way more or way less than this average and it's bothering you a pelvic health physio could help.

08/03/2026

To all the women I cross paths with daily, each unique, strong, brave, vulnerable, intelligent and a force of nature in their own right. I am always amazed at ALL that women do and achieve. Thank you for trusting to include me in your journey.

To all the wonderful females worldwide working, sharing, educating and researching in the field of pelvic health. You are improving future outcomes for everyone. You inspire me, teach me, support me, you challenge and empower me. Thank you

06/03/2026

27/02/2026

And this all happens automatically! Isn’t it just a wonderful group of muscles… so long as it’s functioning well and can withstand the impact.

If the workload is too much for your muscles at the time it can lead to issues with leakage or prolapse symptoms. Link in with your local pelvic health physio if you are having any symptoms.
I’m available for appointments in Galway city. Book online via the link in my bio or call 091-727777 for appointments.

20/02/2026

Why suffer in silence? Take back control.

If you would like to book an appointment with me via the link in my bio or call 091-727777.

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13/02/2026

How amazing is the growth and development of the human body? 👶 👀

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06/02/2026

It's a tunnel with a dead end!!

I remember the worry as a teen when trying to find a ‘lost’ tampon… wondering where it went. Well rest assured the va**na is a tube with an end and tampons/a cup/ anything else will not disappear into the body via the va**na!

The va**na is 3-4 inches long. If you get a tampon stuck try not to panic, wash your hands, take some big breaths and insert 1 or 2 fingers into the va**na to locate the tampon. If you are unable to please do not use any tools to help, go visit your GP who will be able to remove for you.

*yes s***m / iud can enter the uterus via a tiny opening in the cervix however a tampon is way too large.

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30/01/2026

So we know adequate hydration is crucial for overall health but did you know it can impact yours s@x life?!

Improved or better hydration can lead to better s@x because it influences
👉circulation - good blood flow is important for arousal and function
👉your energy levels - hydration affects overall stamina and energy levels
👉lubrication - adequate hydration supports natural lubrication
👉hormone production - water helps create and regulate s@x hormones
and 👉muscle function.

23/01/2026

Have you noticed a change in your bladder with the cooler weather?
Yes the cold causes physiological changes in the body and this can affect the bladder output. The brain is trying to keep the core warm in cold weather so it sends more blood to the organs including the kidneys resulting in more p*e!!

So wrap up well 🥶 and stay hydrated!

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16/01/2026

Vaginismus is the involuntary response of the muscles at the opening of the va**na to resist anything entering. So the muscles contract and spasm resulting in tightening and the possible prevention of pe*******on altogether. Some people will describe vaginismus like ‘hitting a wall’ or as a ‘blockage in the va**na’

If you are struggling with vaginismus ink in with your local pelvic Heath physio for help and advise. It is treatable.

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09/01/2026

Nappies, nappies - that’s a lot 😳

Reports suggest that from newborn to 5 months babies go through about 10 nappies a day and then it reduces to approx 6 a day!!

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