My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause - Why Is Pelvic-Floor Health So Important? What Makes Minor Urine Leakage Worsen? What Are Urinary Urgency Triggers? How Can You Avoid Them? Does Peeing When You Sneeze Lead to Bigger Issues? With Guest & Pelvic-Floor Specialist Dr. Wendy Chorny

Why Is Pelvic-Floor Health So Important? What Makes Minor Urine Leakage Worsen? What Are Urinary Urgency Triggers? How Can You Avoid Them? Does Peeing When You Sneeze Lead to Bigger Issues? With Guest & Pelvic-Floor Specialist Dr. Wendy Chorny

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04/27/23 • 29 min

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My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause

Dr. Wendy Chorny is back after What Happens to Our Vaginas As They Age & What Does Estrogen Have To Do With It?

What do Pavlov’s dogs and your coffee-break and post-commute habits have in common?
How can understanding pelvic-floor dysfunction help you slow things down?
Do you know the difference between urinary urgency and stress urinary incontinence? And why does it matter?
How can you identify early signs it may worsen sooner than it has to?
And when is it time to seek professional help?

Dr. Wendy is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, perimenopause, and more. She is an educator and author, affiliated with the University of Dayton Doctor of Physical Therapy Program & currently doing research on Diastasis Recti in Women.

https://www.wendychorny.com/
Disclaimer: Though she is a doctor she is not YOUR doctor. As always, please consult a local professional for your particular medical and legal needs and circumstances

Huberman Lab Podcast with guest Dr. Sara Gottfried
- NYT Mag HRT Story
- Stress Urinary Incontinence
- Detrusor & trigone bladder muscles
- Interstitial cystitis
MAV Tip: You're not alone. There is help available. And hiding or feeling shame (or taking "logical" steps to reduce the frequency of your urinary urges) will only make it worse. Seek support, even if it's just plugging into an anonymous community to learn (like the MAV Sisterhood) or following VETTED pelvic-floor experts on social to get a feel for the things nobody very taught us!

Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!

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Dr. Wendy Chorny is back after What Happens to Our Vaginas As They Age & What Does Estrogen Have To Do With It?

What do Pavlov’s dogs and your coffee-break and post-commute habits have in common?
How can understanding pelvic-floor dysfunction help you slow things down?
Do you know the difference between urinary urgency and stress urinary incontinence? And why does it matter?
How can you identify early signs it may worsen sooner than it has to?
And when is it time to seek professional help?

https://www.wendychorny.com/
Disclaimer: Though she is a doctor she is not YOUR doctor. As always, please consult a local professional for your particular medical and legal needs and circumstances

Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!

Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com

Discounts on faves:

😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)

🍌 vFit < 10% off the Medical Device That Helped Martha's Vagina. (Code MAV10. Discount applied in cart.)

🍎 Limited-time-offer- vFit Starter Kit deal less than vFit alone!
(>$50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.

Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.

I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.

(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)

Previous Episode

undefined - What Happens to Our Vaginas As We Age & What's Estrogen Got To Do (Got To Do) With It? What Happens To Our Vagina & Our Skin If We Don't Stay Hydrated? Why Is Good Circulation Essential To Our Vulva? With Guest & Pelvic-Floor Specialist Dr. Wendy Chorny

What Happens to Our Vaginas As We Age & What's Estrogen Got To Do (Got To Do) With It? What Happens To Our Vagina & Our Skin If We Don't Stay Hydrated? Why Is Good Circulation Essential To Our Vulva? With Guest & Pelvic-Floor Specialist Dr. Wendy Chorny

Martha talks with the informative & entertaining Dr. Wendy Chorny about the aging vagina, what that means, why it happens & how you can sustain the hydration & health of those delicate tissues, and:

What do the Lion King (and existential dread) have to do with your perimenopause experience?
And what’s really important about being 35 & why might you want to text your young friends after you listen to this?

Dr. Wendy is a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of pelvic pain, pelvic-floor dysfunction, perimenopause, and other disorders. She is an educator and author, affiliated with the University of Dayton & currently doing research on Diastasis Recti in Women. She uses visceral manipulation, nutritional education, and an integrated exercise approach in her physical therapy practice.

https://www.tiktok.com/@drwendy_physicaltherapy
https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.WendyPhysicalTherapist
https://www.instagram.com/dr.wendychorny/
Disclaimer: Though she is a doctor she is not YOUR doctor. As always, please consult a local professional for your particular medical and legal needs and circumstances
- NYT Women Have Been Misled About Menopause
- find a menopause practitioner
- What Fresh Hell Is This? Perimenopause, Menopause, Other Indignities, and You
- Clinical Prediction Rule
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Bunnicula - 1982 TV Special
MAV TIP: Hydration is more than just drinking water. As we lose estrogen, we lose moisture!

Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!

Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com

Discounts on faves:

😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)

🍌 vFit < 10% off the Medical Device That Helped Martha's Vagina. (Code MAV10. Discount applied in cart.)

🍎 Limited-time-offer- vFit Starter Kit deal less than vFit alone!
(>$50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.

Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.

I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.

(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)

Next Episode

undefined - Clitoral Atrophy: What Is It & What Causes It? Plus What Do Make-Up Artists Know About the Aging Perimenopausal Face That We Don't? And How Are Our Sleeping Habits Related? With Guest & Make-Up Artist Deanna Boyd

Clitoral Atrophy: What Is It & What Causes It? Plus What Do Make-Up Artists Know About the Aging Perimenopausal Face That We Don't? And How Are Our Sleeping Habits Related? With Guest & Make-Up Artist Deanna Boyd

Martha is joined by her friend Deanna Boyd, a longtime make-up artist and photographer who, through her work & her brand, encourages women to embrace their unique look.
Find Deanna:
Unfiltered and Evolving Beauty
Instagram
YouTube
In this conversation recorded before the podcast even launched, they compare notes on aging and discuss:

What exactly IS clitoral atrophy?
What happens to ALL our faces as we get closer to menopause?
What do your sleep habits have to do with it?
And what are Deanna's for changing your make up as you age?

A request: Martha’s STILL looking for the right longevity expert to bring to you. DM her on Instagram or reply to any Sisterhood email to make suggestions. I’m looking for someone fun. May be too much to ask. Who knows?
Important links
Nurse Jamie pillow to help you avoid scrunching your face while you sleep.
Affordable Mulberry silk pillow cases Martha uses to reduce wear and tear on her hair and her facial skin.
Meno belly.
Dr. Christiane Northrup menopause book that Deanna said opened her eyes, gave her comfort, and informed her approach to this transitional season.
MAV TIP: Love yourself as you are. Wear the bright lipstick. Keep your hair long if you want. Take the trip because you deserve it. Having fun and seizing our moments are important to healthy aging!

Take care of yourself. And take care of your vagina!

Everything show related at MyAloofVagina.com

Discounts on faves:

😃Frownies Save 10% via link (or code MAV10)

🍌 vFit < 10% off the Medical Device That Helped Martha's Vagina. (Code MAV10. Discount applied in cart.)

🍎 Limited-time-offer- vFit Starter Kit deal less than vFit alone!
(>$50 value bonus) Code MAVKIT while supplies last.

Loved this episode? Enjoy the show? Please share with a friend.

Bonus video & more fun on YouTube & Instagram.

I'm always up to something. Stay in the know with the free MAV Sisterhood.

(Reply to any Sisterhood email & land in Martha's actual inbox. Really.)

My Aloof Vagina, A Cheeky Guide to Perimenopause - Why Is Pelvic-Floor Health So Important? What Makes Minor Urine Leakage Worsen? What Are Urinary Urgency Triggers? How Can You Avoid Them? Does Peeing When You Sneeze Lead to Bigger Issues? With Guest & Pelvic-Floor Specialist Dr. Wendy Chorny

Transcript

Martha00:00:01.229

Hey there here's what's coming up in this episode.

Dr. Wendy Chorny00:00:04.495

And I have some patients that come to me that only drink four cups of liquid a day. I don't know how they blink, but I will tell you, I could see it in their skin. Their skin is like parched. that's a whole nother problem because it lends itself to bladder infections.

Martha00:00:20.292

Welcome to the My Alo