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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 49 MIN

Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health | MaryEllen Reider

from Realfoodology · host Courtney Swan

267: As women, our pelvic floor is so important - but because it’s seen as a taboo topic, very few people are comfortable talking about why. But not MaryEllen Reider! She co-founded Yarlap, a device that does your kegels for you. MaryEllen explains why these are important, and empowers women everywhere to get comfortable with the uncomfortable questions so they can feel better all around!    Topics Discussed: → What damages your pelvic floor + age’s impact  → Tools and techniques for strengthening your pelvic floor  → How to finally stop leaks while working out  → Why Kegel exercises aren’t one size fits all solution   → The “Oxford Test” and what it reveals   → The link between a strong pelvic floor and better sex  Sponsored By: → Function | My 1000 followers get a $100 credit toward their membership! Visit https://www.functionhealth.com/realfoodology or use code REALFOODOLOGY100. → Vimergy | New customers can save 20% off their first order at https://www.vimergy.com with code REALFOODOLOGY20. → Paleovalley | Save at 15% at https://www.paleovalley.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY. → CURED | My listeners get an exclusive 20%-off discount! Subscribe for Night Caps today and never miss a solid night’s sleep. Visit https://www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology and use code REALFOODOLOGY at checkout. → BIOptimizers | For 15% off go to https://www.bioptimizers.com/realfoodology and use promo code REALFOODOLOGY. → Everyday Dose | You can now find Everyday Dose in Target stores across the country. Celebrate with a Buy-One-Get-One deal! Just buy any two Everyday Dose products at a Target store near you, and they’ll pay you back for one. Details at https://www.everydaydose.com/REALFOODOLOGYBOGO.  Timestamps:  → 00:00 - Introduction → 06:10 - MaryEllen’s Background + Yarlap Origins    → 11:27 - Pelvic Floor  → 20:40 - Strengthening + Tools  → 35:39 - How Yarlap Works  → 41:40 - Sex: Improving Orgasms, Reducing Pain & Eliminating Taboos  → 48:15 - Begin Your Journey  Show Links: → NHS | Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor  → WebMD | Urinary Incontinence Guide  → Business insider | Benefits of a Stronger Pelvic Floor  Check Out: → Yarlap | Instagram  Check Out Courtney:  →  LEAVE US A VOICE MESSAGE →  Check Out My new FREE Grocery Guide! →  @realfoodology →  www.realfoodology.com →  My Immune Supplement by 2x4 →  Air Dr Air Purifier →  AquaTru Water Filter →  EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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