By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published October 4, 2021
How to Use the EPI-NO
The EPI-NO is made up of a silicone balloon that is attached to a pump with a gauge. On the gauge is a needle that registers movement. When you contract, the needle moves up...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published September 17, 2021
We have a complete set of pelvic floor exercise certification courses to help health, fitness, and pregnancy professionals. These courses will train women safely and effectively to develop more...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published August 23, 2021
Direct Answer
Kegels can boost sensuality by improving blood flow, muscle awareness, and control in the pelvic floor, which heightens arousal and sensation during intimacy. Practicing proper Kege...
Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published August 20, 2021
Direct Answer: Gentle stretches like Wide Leg Child's Pose, Side Angle Pose, Sunbird Pose, and Bow Pose can relieve bruised coccyx (tailbone) pain by easing pressure on the area, improving blood flow...
Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published August 12, 2021
Direct Answer: Menopause belly — midsection weight gain during perimenopause and menopause — is common but not inevitable. It's driven by stress, cortisol, hormonal shifts, poor sleep, and under- or ...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published July 29, 2021
Direct Answer: Yes—Kegels and pelvic floor exercises can help relieve SI joint pain. The pelvic floor works together with your other core muscles to stabilize the sacroiliac joint, and a stronger, w...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published July 9, 2021
Direct Answer
Overactive bladder can be improved through bladder retraining: tracking a 3-4 day bladder diary, identifying and reducing bladder irritants like caffeine and alcohol, avoiding “just in...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 28, 2021
It can be a tough conversation to start. Often when patients raise the issue, “it” has been going on for a while. I’m talking about painful sex. It’s likely more common than you’d think, with estima...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 23, 2021
The overlooked pelvis problem may be contributing to lower back pain.
A common location for pain described as ‘low back pain’ is in the SI Joints. The SI joints support the weight of your upper bod...
By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 17, 2021
Tailbone pain (coccyx) can be very frustrating to experience. This dull and achy pain happens around the bony area at the bottom of the spine. If you have been sitting for long periods or possibly h...
