Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 45 we end Pride Month with a review on how pelvic floor therapy can help in all of the ways for those seeking gender affirming and gender inclusive care!

In this episode we will discuss:

• Common issues related to non-surgical treatment
• Creating a safe space for all
• Binding
• Tucking
• Top surgery (feminizing & masculinizing)
• Bottom surgery (feminizing & masculinizing)
• Scar tissue management
• Dilator protocols
• Working with birthing dads

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 44 I had the pleasure of chatting with an amazing Baltimore City business owner, Rachel Wagner, who was one of Pelvic Pride’s earliest supporters when we first got started and has been one of our biggest cheerleaders ever since. She has since turned into a dear friend who celebrated 10 years of owning Fit4Mom Baltimore City this summer!

In this episode:

• Rachel answers “What is Fit4Mom?”
• How Rachel got involved in Fit4Mom as a participant turned owner
• Baltimore City’s Fit4Mom growth from 2 instructors and a few class offerings to the multitude of instructors and classes that are offered today!
• Community in fitness & connection
• Fit4Mom’s ideal client
• Empowering moms to listen to their body
• The impact of doing group fitness with your peers
• Show up as you are and trust the Fit4Mom instructors to support you and take you safely through a workout
• All family dynamics are welcome, your first class is always FREE
• Catch Fit4Mom Baltimore City in Federal Hill, Canton @ CareFirst (FREE), Patterson Park, & Druid Hill (check out the Fit4Mom schedule for exact locations & times)
• Join in for Fit4Mom’s other offerings like Book Club & Mom’s Night Out events

Find Rachel & Fit4Mom Baltimore City:

• On Instagram: @fit4mombaltimorecity
• On Facebook
• Check out Fit4Mom Baltimore City’s website
• Send Rachel an Email

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 43 I got to chat with Ayce Kyptyn about his experience with pelvic floor therapy as a trans man, his work in Erotic Blueprints, Bondassage, and his studies in Sexological Bodywork.

In this episode:

• Finding a care provider who is supportive of you and your journey
• Create your care team
• The right provider is worth the drive
• How a patient knows you are inclusive for them
• Your website matters!
• How providers can get into working with trans folx
• The importance of consent in the room to help trans folx (& all patients) to feel more safe
• Somatic embodiment & Ayce’s journey with it
• Sex, Love & Goop (on Netflix) - Ayce’s recommendation
• One thing Ayce wishes people knew: All of you is welcome here!
• Find more pleasure in life!

Find Acye:

• On Instagram: @ayce_kyptyn
• On Facebook
• Check out Ayce’s website

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 42 I got to chat with Sam Stuart about the ins and outs of what makes personal training with Braving Wellness different.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Sam’s desire to combine embodied movement & trauma-informed personal training with a focus on prenatal & postnatal workouts
• The importance of building community through group fitness classes
• Who Sam’s ideal client is (spoiler alert: consent and choice are key!)
• How Sam adapts when her clients arrive dysregulated and how she can help them navigate the workout their body needs
• That said, she also dispels the belief that taking a trauma-informed approach does not mean you won’t make gains in your workouts
• The importance of recognizing when a routine or exercise plan isn’t serving you and being ready to make a change
• Identifying with trauma is not a requirement for working with Sam
• Sam’s intentionality in checking her biases and privileges before starting to work with her clients

Find Sam & Braving Wellness

• On Instagram: @braving_wellness
• Check out the Braving Wellness website
• At 410 Fitness
• Or send Sam an email: coachsamstuart@gmail.com

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 41 we do a quick dive into vaginal washes and why you DO NOT need them!

Tl;dl (too long; didn’t listen)

• I mean honestly this episode is like 5 minutes so it’s not too long to listen!
• Main takeaway: you do not need any fancy vaginal/vulvar washes - the vagina is self-cleaning, the most you really need is water!
• Sweat and hair and scents and smells are a normal part of having a body
• If you need to wash with something, wash the external vulva only, with a mild softsoap
• Avoid fragrances, scrubbing beads, glitters, sprays, or anything targeting you to make you more appealing ‘down there’

Check out our upcoming events here!

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 40 I got to chat with Karen Kindig about all things The Womb Room. Baltimore has so many resources and The Room is absolutely a gem for people going through all phases of parenthood.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• The diversity of providers and classes offered at The Womb Room to support families throughout the lifespan (pro tip: they have classes for grandparents too!)
• How Karen started her journey and what led her to owning The Womb Room
• A quick shout out to the yoga workshops that Pelvic Pride has the privilege of joining in on (Join us on June 9th for the PREnatal Yoga Workshop & June 23rd for the Pelvic Mechanics for Birth Workshop)
• How The Womb Room strives to provide classes that are not cost prohibitive including a list of FREE offerings!

Find Karen & The Womb Room:

• On Instagram: @thewombroom_baltimore or @karenkindiglcswc
• Check out The Womb Room’s website & class schedule
• Visit The Room Room in the Keswick Castle
• Or send Karen an email: Karen@WombRoom.mom

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 39 we did a throwback to April 2021 with a re-record of a Zoom webinar I did about stationary bikes and the impact on our pelvic floor.

Tl;dl:

• Due to the anatomy of the pelvic floor inside of the pelvic bones, the biggest area of compromise are the nerves, arteries, and veins
• The biggest symptom impacts on the pelvic floor with bike riding (stationary or outdoor) include:
  • Nerve entrapment (resulting in numbness or erectile dysfunction)
  • Swelling at the vulva, labia, testicles, or penis
  • More severe and less common (but still worth mentioning) are penile thrombosis (blood clot), infertility, blood in the urine, spermatic cord torsion, and prostatitis (inflammation) - always consult a doctor about any concerns!
• Risk factors for symptoms include:
  • Poor bike fit/low handlebars
  • Staying in the saddle (on the seat) too long
• Ways to minimize negative symptoms/impact on the pelvic floor include:
  • Adding some cross training to to your routine (running, swimming, yoga, HIIT classes)
  • Watch your posture (avoid prolonged anterior tilts - leaning your pelvis forward in which more pressure is felt on the pelvic floor/genitals)
  • Get out of the saddle 30-60 seconds for every 10 minutes of bike riding
  • Try a wider seat or padded shorts (this is mostly for those on stationary bikes! Road bikers and mountain bikers have very strong opinions about harder/narrower seats and that is OKAY!)
• For our pregnant folx:
  • Stationary biking is a recommended form of exercise by the ACOG
  • Tips for bike safety: remain hydrated, don’t allow yourself to overheat, you may need to stay in the saddle during your 3rd trimester thanks to your change in center of gravity due to baby size
• Always listen to your body & modify if needed!
• When in doubt see a pelvic floor specialist!!

Click here to check out the anatomy drawings for this episode.

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt

Welcome to Pints & Pelvic Floors: The Podcast. In Episode 38 I sat down with Dr. D of Thrive Chiropractic to chat about how she got started in the chiro world and what led her to create her home here in Baltimore.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Dr. D’s journey from working in nonprofits to moving to Georgia for chiropractic school
• How receiving chiropractic care was a vital part of Dr. D’s care team while navigating life as a gay women during the era of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
• The lead up to opening Thrive Chiropractics in 2014 and how private practice allows Dr. D the flexibility to treat her patients in the way she feels is best (we’re looking at your new parents with little one’s who need adjustments - babies don’t always mold to our schedule!)
• Treatment techniques like: Polyvagal Theory & Webster technique
• How frequency of care allows our joints, muscles, and nervous system the ability to make and hold change
• The accessibility of chiropractic care in terms of finances, time, and treatment options
• How chiro is WAY more than neck/back pain and popping joints - if you worry that is all they will do, communicate your boundaries with your provider!

Find Dr. D & Thrive Chiropractic:

• On Facebook or Instagram
• Check out the Thrive Chiro website
• Email Dr D. here
• Visit Dr. D at Thrive Chiropractic: 6080 Falls Road Suite 200A, Baltimore, MD 21209
• Or give her a call: 443-991-4703

Have a question or suggestion for an episode?

• Email us at joy@pelvicpride.com

Interested in becoming a patient at Pelvic Pride?

• Visit the Pelvic Pride website
• Give us a call: 410-941-9512
• Send us an email (info@pelvicpride.com)

Let’s connect on instagram!

• Pelvic Pride Physical Therapy & Wellness: @pelvicpride
• Dr. Joy: @drjoy_pelvicpt