How's Your Pelvis? Physical Therapy & Wellness

10/02/2025

“Just do Kegels.” That’s what Google, ChatGPT, and maybe even a well-meaning friend, might tell you when you’re dealing with pelvic floor problems.

But here’s the truth: quick fixes like Kegels may actually be making things worse. 😳

In this episode of Pelvic Power Hour, Dr. Maya Lespinasse (licensed PT + founder of How's Your Pelvis? Physical Therapy & Wellness) explains:
- What’s really behind pelvic floor dysfunction
- Why pain with intimacy happens (and what it means)
- The steps that actually support long-term healing

👉 Watch the full conversation out on October 15th, get it sent directly to your inbox for FREE on release, sign up here and get expert answers, not cookie-cutter advice:https://pelihealth.com/blog/new-event-on-october-15th-why-intimacy-hurts-expert-advice-on-pelvic-pain-at-home-relief/

https://pelihealth.com/blog/new-event-on-october-15th-why-intimacy-hurts-expert-advice-on-pelvic-pain-at-home-relief/

Dr. Maya Lespinasse, licensed PT + founder of How’s Your Pelvis? joins us on a Pelvic Power Hour to explain why quick fixes like Kegels (yep, even the ones C...

08/28/2025

Struggling with sudden urges to p*e? Maybe when you hear the sound of water or as you approach your house?
It can feel scary when your body says “go now!” but you’re not near a bathroom. Those signals create pressure that your pelvic muscles can’t always control—which may lead to leaks.

Here are a few urge-suppression tricks you can try next time:
✨ Calf raises! There’s a nerve that helps clam the urge
✨ Pause—stand or sit still, don’t rush.
✨ Take slow, calming breaths.
✨ Distract your brain (count backwards, think of your to-do list).
✨ Once the urge passes, walk calmly to the bathroom.

These strategies may not work right away, but with practice, your bladder can learn to calm down, hold more comfortably, and react less urgently.

08/19/2025

Pelvic floor talk, but make it fun! 🍷 🧀

Join and I September 19th at 7:30!
-charcuterie board workshop
-learn everything you always wanted to know about your pelvic floor!

Limited reservations available, click link in bio to book!

06/19/2025

I’m so honored to be featured in Flow Space!

Pelvic floor health is often overlooked, but it impacts so many areas of our lives—from bladder and bowel function to intimacy and overall well-being. In this piece, I break down some of the key signs that might mean it’s time to see a pelvic floor expert.

✨ Your body talks to you—are you listening?

Thank you for spotlighting this important conversation.

Check out the link to full article in my bio to learn more, and if anything here resonates, come see me at How’s Your Pelvis? Physical Therapy and Wellness in Foxboro, MA. 🤍



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03/03/2025

Diastasis recti abdominis is a condition where the abdominal muscles separate, often due to pregnancy, weight gain, or intense pressure on the core.

Signs to watch for include a bulging belly, a gap above, at, or below the belly button, and lower back pain.

To help avoid it, focus on proper posture, engage your core during exercise, and avoid heavy lifting that strains the abdominal area.