The Pleasure Prescription with Dr. Dee Hartmann

Send us Fan MailDr. Dee Hartmann, a pioneer in pelvic physical therapy, brings over 25 years of experience to this conversation on healing pelvic and sexual pain—and why the path forward isn’t just about reducing symptoms, but reconnecting with pleasure.In this episode, she shares the foundational tools she used with patients to regulate the nervous system, decrease pain, and restore function, including simple, practical exercises that can be implemented right away. We also explore the deeper layers of healing—how trauma impacts the body, why many people feel disconnected from themselves, and the difference between sensual and sexual pleasure.This conversation is both educational and empowering, offering a new lens on what it really means to heal. Because you’re not broken and healing is possible.-Read the blog post!Resources:Dee’s Vulvar pain physical assessment using 5 exercisesDee’s Five Exercises Aimed at Easing Pain Prior to Vaginal PenetrationPleasureMovement.comThe Pleasure Prescription: A Surprising Approach to Healing Sexual Pain BookDee Hartmann PTGinger’s TATD "Umbrella" Breathing for Better Core, Pelvic Floor, and Vocal PowerEnjoying The Vocal Pelvic Floor? Leave us a review!Reviews help more people discover the podcast and keep these critical discussions going! Thanks for your support—you’re helping grow this community and amplify the voices that need to be heard. 💛-If you’ve found value in the content we share on women’s and pelvic health—including topics like endometriosis and pelvic pain—please consider supporting the show with a contribution. Your support helps us continue producing high-quality, evidence-based episodes. At this time, we don’t receive any funding to create the podcast, and production costs are coming entirely out of pocket. Every bit of support makes a meaning.Support the show