https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db415-H.pdf https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2017.12.001 https://sophiebergeron.ca/images/publications/Pukall_2016_Vulvodynia.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.29252/jarums.19.3.263 https://doi.org/10.1159/000452660 https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/vaginismus-gone-not-forgotten https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13523 More from Candice  IG: @nurtureyourvagina  NurturePelvicHealth.com  Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses. Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence Range Details  If you want to learn tips and tricks to manage sy ..read more

Postpartum Dyspareunia  With up to 40% of individuals experiencing dyspareunia at the 2 month mark, this is a conversation that we need to nurture, especially since symptoms can and should be treated. In this episode I speak about 3 common contributors to pain with penetration in the postpartum period, how they may present and potential treatment options. My hope is to reduce stigma and fear through information sharing and improve comfort and confidence when communicating about this topic, whether that’s with a partner, friend or health care provider.  Solo episode: Candice Langfor ..read more

Period Poverty, Lesego Mpyana Lesego is making meaningful and tangible changes in the face of period poverty and she has ways for you and your business to get involved! The passion in her voice is captivating! Listen and get involved!  Todays Guest: Lesego is a vibrant woman who is passionate about uplifting others. She is a Ballito-based wife, mother of two and a social entrepreneur. Lesego co-founded Move Africa, a company that executes corporate social responsibility projects for companies with her husband. She is also the founder of THE RED MOVEMENT SA, a campaign set to eradicate p ..read more

Vaginismus Medical  Management, Dr. Allyson Shrikhande In todays episode, Dr. Allyson Shrikhande from @pelvicrehabilitation shares generously about a medical management approach to treating patients with GPPPD, namely vaginismus. We highlight that vaginismus treatment is not one dimensional, and that patients typically engage with a multidisciplinary team (not limited to physiotherapy, psychology and medical doctors). Dr. Shrikhande details the medical facet of treatment utilised by the Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine team.   Todays Guest:  Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a board c ..read more

Prolapse in Parenthood, Clare Bourne Pelvic Organ Prolapse is a diagnosis often accompanied by fear! Clare is changing this by normalising the narrative and sharing valuable information enriched by personal and clinical experience.  If you are a parent (or not, as this is NOT a diagnosis limited to postpartum)  and the topic of prolapse impacts your daily life, be it; talk of a pregnancy, exercise, heavy lifting, intimacy …We discuss it all!   Todays Guest: Clare Bourne is a pelvic health physiotherapist with a passion to support women and men throughout their lives. She ..read more

Lil-Lets Bladder Leaks, Megan Ross Postpartum leaks are common!  Not the norm And… they can be treated  With this said, we understand that capacity (mental, physical, emotional) does not always allow for immediate intervention or management… we believe that using the correct pads can help take the pressure off, hopefully giving you confidence, relief and reprieve from what may have felt like overwhelm. We hope that this will help you create the necessary space (mental, physical, emotional) to seek the help you deserve from a health care professional.  I chatted to Megan Ross a ..read more

HPV & Cervical Screening, Dr Aziza Sesay If you have a cervix or if you know someone with a cervix, actually, anyone and everyone should listen to this!  Cervical cancer is one of THE most preventable cancers! 99.8% preventable!  So lets make sure that you are equipped with a foundation of knowledge from NHS doctor Aziza Sesay, @talkswithdrsesay We discuss; HPV, Cervical Screening and Cancer. What it is, how it is contracted, how to screen, when to screen and what comes next!  I believe that everyone (not just those with a cervix) will benefit from this episode!  &n ..read more

Pregnancy related Pelvic Girdle Pain. You won’t see RELAXIN here!  5 unexpected risk factors for pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. The latest on how to manage and treat pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain, a guide for patients and practitioners. Sinéad Dufour PT PhD Dr. Sinéad Dufour is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University.  She teaches and conducts research in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Rehabilitation Science.  She completed her MScPT at McMaster University (2003), her PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science at ..read more

“Low Libido”, Candice Langford As a pelvic physio working with individuals with painful penetration, the topic of ‘low libido’ comes up a lot. So here are a few foundations that I have found to be helpful in exploring ‘what to do’ about ‘low libido’.  “Low libido” or as you will learn “FSIAD” is a common and juicy topic!  We cover a lot;  Human S. Response Cycles, Arousal NON-CONCORDANCE, DUEL CONTROL MODEL, Responsive Desire… As well as TOOLS for you to explore! But this is still just the tip of the iceberg, it’s an interconnected topic with many factors weighing into your exp ..read more

Permission and Sexuality, Catriona Boffard In listening to Catriona’s Podcast, (Asking for a friend) the topic of “permission” flowed so beautifully and powerfully through each episode!  I was therefore delighted to have her on the Nurture Pod to lean in on the topic!  Catriona shares and helps us identify the potential of this ‘simple’ tool; not only in our comprehensive education but also in our; capacity for pleasure, expression, identity, intimate narratives, expectations, communication…   Todays Guest: Catriona Boffard is a Clinical Sexologist, Psychotherapist, Sexual ..read more