The best description of the vagina in menopause is that it can go from a pleated skirt to a pencil skirt. I have heard this from Michelle Lyons of Celebrate Muliebrity and Julia Di Paolo, Reg. PT of PhysioExcellence

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We have folds in the walls of the vagina called Rugae that can thin as ...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published February 7, 2023

Direct Answer: Rectocele prolapse happens when the rectum bulges into the back of the vaginal wall due to weakened tissue, often from childbirth, menopause, heavy lifting, or chronic straining. D...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published November 26, 2022

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Pelvic floor dysfunction doesn’t cause osteoporosis directly, but it can raise your risk indirectly. Many women avoid weight-bearing and resistance exercise because of leaking, pr...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published October 20, 2022

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Pelvic health isn't just about Kegels — what you eat and drink matters just as much. Adequate water intake and a high-fiber diet help prevent the straining and constipation that ca...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published October 7, 2022

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Hypopressive exercises are a breath-and-posture-based training system that strengthens the deep core and pelvic floor without increasing intra-abdominal pressure. Using a held exhal...