So you're experiencing bladder leaks during sex... you're not alone. Worrying about wetting ourselves during what's meant to be an intimate and pleasurable experience is the very last thing we want. As with all types of incontinence, leaks during sex is very common but it doesn't have to be your normal.
So you're interested in Kegel Weights/Kegel Balls but you don’t know where to start? Have some questions? Well you’ve come to the right place! Today’s blog is Kegel Weights for beginners and everything you need to know to get started with Kegel Weights and a stronger pelvic floor.
The Secret Whispers Team have had an amazing weekend at Farnborough International for the National Running Show South. We are all absolutely shattered but it really was amazing fun and so good to get back out and talk to women and empower them to take control of their own health.
The 5th to the 11th of September marks migraine awareness week
A migraine is not just a bad headache, it is a painful and long-term health condition which causes symptoms throughout the whole body. Other symptoms of migraines include nausea, being sick, sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines are common, but affect more women than men (around 1 in 15 men vs 1 in 5 women). Migraines are extremely debilitating and often stop those suffering from working, going to school or university or socialising.
'I never was one for sport and hated PE in school. I didn’t discover running until 5 years ago at the age of 34 when a friend suggested I try the ‘Couch to 5k’. I was looking for a way to shift a few festive pounds without handing over all my hard-earned cash to an expensive gym. I’d never heard of Couch to 5k and to be honest the thought of running wasn’t very appealing. What was appealing though was the fact that it was free and I would only have to dedicate 30 mins three times a week to this awful activity. I started the plan with more doubts than expectations and no one was more surprised than me as the weeks crept by and I was still going, feeling more and more invincible with each run!'
September is Urology awareness month, hosted by the Urology Foundation to raise awareness and money for training and research into different urological conditions. They also want to break down the stigma that surrounds these conditions. It’s estimated that 1 in 2 of us will be affected by a urological condition in our lifetime. this years theme is incontinence, a common but debilitating condition that affects so many yet is rarely spoken openly about.
The 29th of August marks more herbs, less salt day. More herbs, less salt day is all about finding new creative ways to flavour our food and encouraging people the cook and be creative in the kitchen. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins and herbs and spices is vital to a healthy body and mind. We've rounded up some of the best herbs and what they can do for you!
A urinary tract infection or UTI is an infection that can affect any part of the urinary system (this includes the kidneys, bladder, and urethra). UTI’s are very common, especially in women, many of whom suffer with chronic infections for months or even years at a time. Women are much more likely to suffer from a UTI because the female urethra is shorter than the male equivalent which makes it easier for bacteria to travel up the urinary tract. Women's urethra are also closer and more in line with the anus where bacteria can leak from.
With many people taking up more exercise than before in lockdowns 1, 2 and 3, talks about prolapses and bladder weakness have also become more prevalent. Today we want to debunk myths and explain to you everything you need to know about a prolapse - in the hope it will help you make informed decisions and take some action to ensure your body is looked after. Read on to find answers for the most important questions surrounding a pelvic organ prolapse.
Pregnancy and childbirth can wreak havoc on the pelvic floor, but did you know how?
There is an expectation that leaking urine or having other symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction is normal when you become a mother which is not true at all. Yes, it's very common and nothing to be ashamed of but it's not normal and you do not have to accept it.
So, you're want to get started with Kegel Weights and you have some questions? take a peek through some of our most frequently asked questions and our expert advice. No question is a silly question and you'll probably be surprised to see many of the questions you have already on this list.
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
