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 August 16, 2022

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Constipation isn't just a digestive nuisance — straining and infrequent bowel movements put repeated pressure on the pelvic floor, which can worsen urinary incontinence and contribu...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published July 15, 2022

Our bodies have a decline in estrogen as we approach menopause which can influence tissues in and around our vagina, the bladder, and our pelvis.

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Perimenopause and menopause bring a ...

By Kim Vopni, The Vagina Coach — Certified Pelvic Floor Fitness Specialist · Published June 18, 2022

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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is when one or more pelvic organs — the bladder, uterus, or rectum — descend and press into the vaginal walls. It is very common, affecting up to 50% of wo...