Episode 66: Anorgasmia, Arousal Cycles, and the Stuff We Don’t Learn in Sex Ed

This episode takes a clinical but very real-world look at anorgasmia, what it is, why it happens, and why it’s almost never just a pelvic floor problem. Jessica and Becky unpack the research, the limitations of traditional sexual response models, and how factors like medication, stress, relationships, and pelvic floor function all intersect. They also walk through how pelvic floor PT fits into the bigger picture — when it helps, when it doesn’t, and why collaboration with mental health and medical providers is often essential. It’s an honest conversation about a complex issue, grounded in both evidence and clinical experience.In this episode: 🧠 The biopsychosocial reality of orgasm (it’s never just muscles)💊 Medications and their major impact on sexual function🔄 Old vs. modern sexual arousal cycle models🧍‍♀️ Body image, stress, and distraction as real barriers💪 Pelvic floor tension vs. weakness — and why it matters🗣️ The role of communication, education, and relationships🧘‍♀️ Nervous system regulation and downtraining⚡ Why “just do Kegels” is not the answerFind the Lady Birds: 📧 [email protected]📱 Follow along on Instagram: @ladybirdpt🌐 Learn more or book with us: ladybirdpt.com⭐ Leave a review to help more people find pelvic health support