How Our Modern World Has Changed Birth
The female body is designed to give birth – the shape of our pelvis, we have a uterus, the hormones – but this natural phenomenon is becoming increasingly unnatural with medical interventions, a technology-driven society and the rise in high-intensity exerci...
We Would Never Poop This Way—Why Do We Give Birth This Way?
This is not a blog about the fear of pooping during birth, but rather a few points designed to make you think and possibly question the way most women give birth.
Think about the following points for a moment:
When you need to have a b...
Fitness in pregnancy is key but there is something you absolutely need to keep in mind - be specific. There is a principle in fitness called the Principle of Specificity. It states that the best way to develop physical fitness for your event or activity is to train the body as closely as possible to...
We've all heard the saying that giving birth is like running a marathon. Really it is like running 4-6 marathons and unfortunately, birth is not looked at like an event that needs to be trained for. Mind and body need to be prepared for the big day and also for recovery. Pre and postnatal fitness a...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published December 12, 2019
Direct Answer: Low libido in women can often be improved by addressing it from multiple angles at once: open communication with your partner, regular exercise, and — when appropriate — medical s...
A Look at Kegel Balls and Other Devices
50 Shades of Grey certainly contributed to a rise in interest in LELO Luna Beads – a version of a pelvic floor exercise device made popular by the racy read.
I am often asked by clients and friends what my thoughts are on vagina weights or kegel balls. Her...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published November 30, 2019
Direct Answer: The best core exercise most women aren’t doing is the Core Breath — a slow, coordinated breathing pattern that engages the diaphragm, deep core, and pelvic floor together. Unlike ...
