Peeing, Pooping, Sex & Your Pelvic Floor: Pregnancy, Postpartum & Beyond with Dr. Sara Reardon

Leaking when you laugh, rushing to the bathroom “just in case,” constipation, or painful sex after birth… common, yes. Normal, no. In this episode, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Sara Reardon (aka The Vagina Whisperer), joins me to break the silence on peeing, pooping, pregnancy, postpartum, and sex. We talk about what your pelvic floor actually is, why it matters during fertility treatment, pregnancy, birth and menopause, and how small changes can make a huge difference in daily life. Dr. Sara shares practical guidance from her app and new book Floored, including how to breathe, move, poop, and have sex in ways that support your pelvic floor instead of fighting it. We also cover C‑section recovery, scar tissue, back pain, and why “adult diapers are not your destiny.” In this episode, you’ll learn: What the pelvic floor does and how it affects peeing, pooping, sex, and core strength Why pregnancy, birth, and C‑sections change your pelvic floor (and what to do about it) How stress and tension show up in your pelvic floor during fertility treatments Simple relaxation, breathing, and bowel movement techniques you can start today The truth about Kegels and when they help vs. when they make things worse How to navigate dryness, pain with sex, and shame around “down there” When to see a pelvic floor PT and how apps and books like Floored can help Whether you’re trying to conceive, pregnant, postpartum, in perimenopause, or just tired of wondering what’s “normal,” this conversation will give you clear, compassionate education and next steps. Learn more about Dr. Sara Reardon: https://thevagwhisperer.com/ Follow Dr. Sara Reardon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vagina.whisperer/