There are so many reasons why your arousal and orgasms may be weaker postpartum, and they’re not all related to your pelvic floor! Here are 5 (of many) reasons why: 1. You’re staying too quiet because of a baby sleeping/kids around 2. Pelvic floor muscle injuries from birth or trauma 3. You’re holding your breath or shallow breathing 4. Your pelvic floor is too tense 5. Your pelvic floor is too weak or lacks endurance Join me at my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop this Thurs, Feb 23 from 8:30-9:30 PM EST! We’ll go over ways to release your pelvic floor tension, fire up your libido, breathe and ..read more

Let’s talk about sex, baby! Or in this case, dyspareunia or painful sex. We go over: 1. Find out what dyspareuia is and the different types and categories (superficial vs deep, primary vs secondary) 2. How common is dyspareunia and how many people are impacted by painful intercourse postpartum 3. How dyspareunia impacts mental, physical and sexual health 4. Learn why you do not need to rush to have sex at 6 weeks postpartum 5. How postpartum sexual health declines across all domains 6. Why painful sex is not just the responsibility of the woman or vulva-owner 7. Find out how my Reclaim your Pl ..read more

Pleasure is defined as the feeling of happy satisfaction or contentment. If you want more pleasure in your life and in your sex life, we need to cultivate it. Here are 4 tips to cultivate more pleasure and have better orgasms: 1. Presence: being mindful and aware of the sensations in your body during daily activities can help you be more tuned in during sex 2. Breathe: your breath is your superpower and directly impacts your pelvic floor, blood flow and orgasms. Breathing can also help you relax and release tension, allowing you to fully feel the sensations in your body. 3. Foreplay: longer th ..read more

Surabhi Veitch discusses the topic of shame surrounding pleasure and sex. The shame people feel when discussing sex is not uncommon and is often a result of societal taboos and cultural upbringings. I share my own experiences growing up in an Indian household where the topic of sex was never discussed and how being shamed by one of my first boyfriends impacted me long-term. Join Surabhi to Reclaim your Pleasure on Feb 23/23 for 60-minutes of breathwork, visualization and movement to unleash the pleasure within you! . Key points: —The topic of sex and pleasure is still considered taboo and awkw ..read more

Join Surabhi Veitch as she sits down with the extraordinary Selam Debs - a beacon of strength, healing and grace - for a heart-to-heart conversation about her personal journey as a Black single mother navigating the complexities of raising a Black son in a white supremacist society. Selam opens up about the struggles she faced, the power of owning her story and her journey towards healing. Together, we delve into the impact of adultification of Black children, the harm of white supremacy culture on body image and parenting, and the necessary pain and joys of waking up to the truth. We explore ..read more

What does it mean when pain or pelvic floor symptoms like leaks return? Does it mean you stop whatever the aggravating activity is and hope for the best? Do we just stop exercising, stop lifting weights, and just rest until it gets better? Not usually! Symptoms don’t always mean stop. I share 4 things your symptoms could mean including: —stop what you’re doing —do something different (in the words of Antony Lo, The Physio Detective) —take a break —pay attention to me Take a listen to this episode, and see what resonates. If you need help troubleshooting your symptoms, book a consult below and ..read more

Surabhi Veitch interviews repeat guest, fitness and nutrition coach, and anti-racism educator, Inemesit Graham, for a conversation all about healing, joy and returning to your authentic self. Inemesit lives Audre Lorde’s message: “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” We get into how reconnecting to her beautiful Afro hair has been a way to celebrate herself and to heal from years of being bullied for her hair. We also discuss white supremacy and how it plays out with Karens, double standards, tone policing and immense pres ..read more

This is a super special episode with Sharon Fan, who I have the pleasure of knowing for many years now, and also got to support her in her postpartum recovery and return to fitness. Sharon and I discuss her experience as an athlete, ultra-marathoner and runner, and having an unexpected C-section in the middle of the pandemic. We talk about burnout in motherhood, how being Type A actually drove her to being more chill as a parent, and the importance of adequate maternal and parental support and leave. We discuss how being career driven often takes away from the joys of motherhood, and why it is ..read more

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to do a pelvic floor self-examination and check if you’re doing Kegels properly. Contrary to popular belief, you do NOT need someone to insert their fingers inside you in order to confirm whether or not your pelvic floor works. Trust yourself and your body. Just like you don’t need someone to hold your elbow while you do a bicep curl, you don’t need someone to confirm that your pelvic floor is contracting properly. You can check for yourself using your senses! I teach you how to use your eyes to look, your nose to smell, your hands to feel, and your ..read more

Come join this conversation where Emma Jack & I discuss burnout in healthcare, what self-care looks like, why no one else is thinking of you (because they're too busy thinking about themselves), and what soulful business means. We also discuss how to inject more fun into your life! We discuss: - Introducing Emma Jack and how we met - Why Emma became a physio - Hitting burnout, anxious and not wanting to go to work - How clothing impacts how you feel - How your environment sets the tone and mood - Fear of failure and fear of judgement (from yourself) - Most people are thinking about themsel ..read more