The Pelvic Freak Show5 Jun 2025

We’re Not Kegeling and Neither Should You

You’ve definitely seen it. You're innocently scrolling TikTok when suddenly someone pops up with an eerie smile and an even eerier tone: “Alright ladies, time to do your kegels... are you ready? Let’s do it together.” You stare at your screen in terror thinking, “What the fck is a kegel?”* As you clench your butt cheeks and hold your breath, you wonder, “Is this really what I should be doing every day?”

The answer, pelvic freaks, is a big, juicy NO.

And we’re here to tell you why. Because honestly? We’re so over people thinking our jobs are all about kegels. In reality, most of our treatment sessions don’t involve kegels at all.

Tune in to this episode to hear our (strong) thoughts on clench culture, why kegeling isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, how we actually use kegels, and stick around ‘til the end for a listener question on pelvic floor PT and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)!

Have a question or story? Submit to the link below!

https://linktr.ee/pelvicpov

Pelvic POV: https://www.instagram.com/pelvicpov/

Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmeyyerr/

Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/amandaneript/

Check out our Pelvic Freak Merch at the link below!!

https://pelvicpov.co

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. While we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information, everyone’s body is unique. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or starting a new treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a patient-provider relationship. We’re here to inform, entertain, and share our experiences—but not to replace your doctor!

Denne episoden er hentet fra en åpen RSS-feed og er ikke publisert av Podme. Den kan derfor inneholde annonser.

Episoder(111)

“I Got Medical Fingered”: What Internal Treatment Is Really Like (Feat. What The Lindsay Clancy Trial Exposes About Healthcare In The US)

“I got medically fingered” is a trending statement we hear online when people talk about pelvic floor therapy. We’re here today to discuss what internal treatment/assessment is really like and, again,...

27 Aug 49min

How Can Mindset & Manifestion Improve Your Life, Your Pain, & Your Pelvic Floor?

Is your mindset affecting your pain, pelvic floor, and overall life more than you realize? In this episode, we’re celebrating our favorite holiday, pelvic freaks, the Lion’s Gate Portal. Today we’re t...

20 Aug 34min

Could GLP-1s Help With Endometriosis And PMOS Symptoms? Let's Look At The Research With Dr. Hannah Kotsiris, PT, DPT

GLP-1s have become a major trigger word recently (especially online). It seems these days every other commercial or ad is for a GLP-1 medication. We get asked all the time, “What do you think about GL...

13 Aug 58min

Entering The Chat: Are Internal Exams Necessary For Pelvic Floor Therapy?

We’re entering the chat: Is the internal exam necessary to assess the pelvic floor? There has been a lot of buzz on social media and arguments between pelvic floor therapists on whether or not interna...

6 Aug 35min

What It's Really Like To Freeze Your Eggs: Amanda Tells All

We're switching things up this week with a cozy virtual episode from our homes while Amanda recovers from her egg retrieval! In honor of Amanda's egg freezing journey, we're dedicating this week's epi...

30 Jul 48min

Building Ladies Who Lift: Women In Fitness with Rae Reichlin

This week, we interviewed one of our favorite local Chicago business owners who just so happens to ALSO be a badass who paved the way for women in the fitness industry. Welcome Rae Reichlin to the pod...

23 Jul 1h 3min

Pelvic Floor Therapists Analyzing Sex Scenes: "Off Campus"

Today we’re trying something new on the pod: we’re taking a sex scene from a popular show and breaking it down piece by piece. What do we love? What could have been done differently? What can we learn...

16 Jul 37min

Should I Encapsulate My Placenta? Let's Look At The Evidence

Research episode alerttttt. Today we are talking about placenta encapsulation. This is a highly talked about topic online (and also pretty controversial we’ve found). You have even heard the Kardashia...

9 Jul 29min