Why Most Women Don’t Need Kegels | Ben Thinking Podcast Ep. 148

Ben sits down with pelvic floor occupational therapist Tina Bhakta for an eye-opening conversation about pelvic floor health, postpartum recovery, and the biggest misconceptions women are taught about leaking, pain, and “just doing kegels.”They break down what the pelvic floor actually does, why incontinence is common but not normal, how strength training and breath work play a major role in recovery, and why pelvic floor therapy can be life-changing for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond — reminding us that help exists and women don’t have to suffer in silence.Connect with Tina:WebsiteInstagram🕒 Timestamps: 2:00 — What the pelvic floor is and why it matters10:30 — Pain with sex, tight muscles, and common dysfunction signs18:45 — Pregnancy changes: ribcage flare, diaphragm shifts, pelvic load27:00 — Why kegels aren’t the answer for most women35:30 — Incontinence during lifting, running, and jumping explained44:00 — Prolapse myths, conservative options, and when surgery isn’t necessary52:00 — Postpartum timelines, C-sections, and returning to exercise safely#PelvicFloorHealth #PostpartumRecovery #WomensHealth #PelvicFloorTherapy #IncontinenceAwareness #PregnancyFitness #ClinicEducation #StrengthTrainingForWomen #PainWithSex #ProlapseSupport #HealthcarePodcast #WomenDeserveBetter