Pelvic Floor Health - Why Peeing (when you don't want to) after Birth Isn't Normal
About this episode
This episode discusses pelvic floor health and challenges the notion that incontinence and pain after birth are normal experiences for women.
In this bold and deeply informative episode of the Orgasmic Birth Podcast, Debra Pascali-Bonaro sits down with pelvic floor expert Jana Danielson to challenge long-held myths about women's bodies, postpartum healing, and pleasure. From incontinence to pain during sex to diminished orgasm, many women are told these experiences are "normal" after birth. Jana offers a powerful reframe: they may be common — but they are not normal, and they are not something women have to live with. Together, they explore how pelvic floor health is foundational not only for birth and recovery, but for lifelong vitality, confidence, and pleasure. Jana shares her personal journey from chronic illness and disconnection to healing through breath and movement — a path that ultimately led her to develop the Cooch Ball and her unique approach to pelvic floor fitness. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "just do your Kegels" may be outdated — and even harmful The difference between a tight pelvic floor and a strong one How breath and posture directly impact pelvic floor function Why symptoms like leaking, pain, and low libido are signals — not life sentences The connection between pelvic floor health and…
People in this episode
Host: Debra Pascali-Bonaro
Guest: Jana Danielson
Topics covered
- pelvic floor health
- postpartum healing
- women's health
- incontinence
- sexual health
- orgasmic potential
Keywords
- pelvic floor
- postpartum
- incontinence
- Kegels
- sexual pleasure
- orgasm
- breath
- movement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Bloom Better
Products: Cooch Ball
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