There are times when a little bit of stress is a good thing, like the stress of a deadline to promote getting work done, or the excited feeling you get on a roller coaster. Stress is a part of life that is here to stay, but with practice of coping skills it is possible to manage and mitigate the effects it has on our body. 

The connection within ourselves is highly regulated by the vagus nerve, like that one family member who keeps the family together for the holidays. Let’s breakdown how to take care of her during this busy time of year!

As the summer weather is starting to heat up, how your body perceives temperature may change depending on a multitude of factors - age, environment, hydration level, and hormones. There are many ways that female sex hormones also influence other areas of our bodies, one of these being how the body perceives temperature.  

BBQ’s, beers and all the outdoor festivals! But this post is not just about the joys of warmer weather! Beyond the diversity in our daily life, activities, and location, warmer weather allows us to also enjoy some diversity in our fiber sources!

Finding something protruding from my vagina was NOT the push present I had hoped for. How I discovered my passion for pelvic health and became besties with my pelvic floor (and my vagina) again!

February is heart month, with Valentines Day and Family Day in the middle of the month, it’s the perfect time to learn about what makes our hearts happy. This month is used to spread awareness of heart disease and stroke prevention. With a special tie in to pelvic health by understanding how fiber helps both!

The International Continence Society has been saying it for years – pelvic floor muscles need more than just Kegels – they need Training.

YOU can play a more active role by just sitting on a chair. This is where innovation has entered the game! Emsella does the exercise work for you, we give you ALL the tools you need to help yourself and you get to go back to doing the things you love, a lot faster. Finding freedom and confidence again doesn’t have to be challenging.

Many people with pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms don’t seek help because they assume there is nothing to be done about their leaks or pain and accept it as a fact of life. Thankfully, this isn’t true, pelvic floor dysfunction can be treated!

At V Lounge, we are changing the conversation surrounding urinary incontinence. We know that for many people, having a strong pelvic floor can help you move through your life without the fear of peeing when you sneeze or leaking when you laugh. But knowing how to strengthen pelvic floor muscles can be confusing.

From time to time, our patients ask us, is Pilates good for pelvic floor muscles? These patients wonder if it would be a good idea to add Pilates to their routine and whether or not it will complement their Emsella® treatments. Pilates is an amazing mind-body exercise that offers many benefits to its participants. We think that Pilates can be a great addition to your self-care routine if it is something you enjoy. Let’s learn more about why Pilates can be a great way to help boost your pelvic floor strength.