The Dribble (Blogs are so boring)

In today's blog we will discuss the positive and negative effects of spin classes on the pelvic floor. Spinning is a great way to exercise whether that be for enjoyment or weight loss.

We get asked so many varied questions about our Kegel Kit, in this blog we will be answering some of our most frequent questions. If you have any further questions feel free to leave them at the bottom of this blog and we will be happy to answer them. Without further ado let’s get to it and answer some questions for you.

In honour of our brand new eBook 'Gut Health' we wanted to repost one our previous blogs that really fits the theme! Keep your eyes peeled on our website for when you can grab your very own copy of this exciting new eBook.

Our gut is so complex that it is often referred to as our “second brain.” 

Your gut microbiota (gut flora) is the name given to the huge microbe population living in your intestine. It contains tens of trillions of microorganisms with around 1000 different types of bacteria

I bet you had to read that heading a few times. When this woman told me THAT THIS was what her doctor had said to her, I was shocked and very outraged.

"It’s become apparent over the last few days that I potentially have a type of prolapse happening and am generally feeling quite unwell and uncomfortable.
A call to the doctor included this comment “if your vagina falls out, don’t worry it’s like a child’s stress toy, just pop it back in”

It was meant as help..it was a lady doctor and she was really nice about it but it entered me into a rabbit hole of research and realising how common prolapses are and how little is being done about them...lots of women are just living with it. Ladies...if you take anything from this post DO YOUR PELVIC FLOOR EXERCISES EVERY DAY! RIGHT NOW..._DO THEM RIGHT NOW! ”

What causes a pelvic organ prolapse?

What are the signs of pelvic organ prolapse? 

Symptoms and Types of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

How to tell if you have pelvic organ prolapse

What does a prolapse feel like inside?

Can you feel a prolapsed uterus with your finger?

How do you fix a prolapse without surgery?

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A prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles are weakened and the pelvic organs can bulge (prolapse) from their natural position into the vagina. Sometimes the prolapse can be so severe that it can protrude from the vagina. Personally I can’t imagine how scary this must feel to literally have your insides falling out. This is the reality for many women, though the majority will only suffer a partial prolapse.

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Home workouts during lockdown. Millions of women suddenly suffering with bladder leaks! Women taking up exercise, running and HIT classes and had no idea the pressure they were putting on their pelvic floors! Secret Whispers Kegel Kit is the solution to strengthen your pelvic floor. Simply a dumbbell for your pelvic floor.

Pelvic floor trauma described as an injury

I heard Rachel talking on the radio about her issues and sent her a Secret Whispers® Kegel Weight Kit and around the same time she had been introduced to Emma James, the physio I mentioned in an earlier blog.  Between my Kegel Kit and the other options, Emma suggested, Rachel is now on a journey of recovery. She has accepted that her pelvic floor weakness is down to an injury -  this is a major psychological step forward.  If your ankle is broken you put a cast on it -  you have to accept if your pelvic floor is not working as it should you need to take action to fix it. 

It’s key to be aware that just because you don’t have an issue yet, doesn’t mean you have a strong pelvic floor - it’s a muscle like any other - if you don’t use it, it’ll become weak. The Secret Whispers® Kegel Weight Kit is like a weighted tampon. Once inserted into your vagina, gravity does its bit and the correct pelvic floor muscles engage to keep it in - think about it as a dumbbell for your pelvic floor. And talking of tampons, Jo recalled the first time she saw a tampon and remembered her thoughts were “What?? It goes where??” and she was having the same thoughts seeing my pelvic floor toner! I’d love to know your first thoughts on seeing it?

What drives me in this quest is that there’s so much awareness that needs raising but I have to tell you, when I hear from a woman, who’s used my product, telling me “I’m pad-free, Julie!” I do a little dance!