Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health Services Available this summer! Books are open for August 2025
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Pelvic Floor and Sexual Health Services Available this summer! Books are open for August 2025 〰️
Pelvic Floor Rehab
What is Pelvic Floor Rehab?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of the pelvis between your sitz bones. They attach to the pubic bone in front and the tailbone in back and they surround the urethra, vagina, penis and anus. When these muscles are weak and uncoordinated or when they cannot fully relax, you may develop urinary issues, bowel issues, incontinence, prolapse of pelvic organs, pelvic pain or painful penetration, or if you’re pregnant, this may challenge your desired delivery outcomes. Pelvic floor rehab helps these and surrounding muscles work properly to improve or eliminate your problematic issues.
When is pelvic floor rehab needed?
Pelvic floor rehab is needed when you have
urinary issues
bowel issues
incontinence
prolapse of pelvic organs
pelvic pain or painful penetration
if you’re pregnant and looking to have more successful delivery outcomes.
Some patients have both pelvic floor issues and changes in their sexual function or desire after cancer treatment or other big life changes. We can determine together the best combination of both physical therapy and talk sexuality counseling to best improve your quality of life.
What to expect on your first visit?
Your PT will ask many questions about your bladder, bowel and sexual function. She will then examine the pelvic floor muscles with a vaginal or rectal exam (with your consent). Together you will then determine the best treatment plan.
Learn more about treatment at https://erinmdpt.com/
Sexual Health Counseling
What is Sexuality Counseling?
Sexuality counseling is generally short-term and patient-centered, focusing on the immediate sexual concern or problem. We sit together and talk, sometimes incorporating short activities when needed. If you also need pelvic floor physical therapy, we start there and then move into sexuality counseling a bit later.
Fantastic summary of the types of subjects we tackle
When is sexuality counseling needed?
If your low sexual desire is problematic
If you seek to regain your sense of vitality and/or connection to your body
If you and your partner(s) have sexual dissatisfaction or desire discrepancies
If you’re struggling with sexual anxiety or performance issues
If you’re seeking information about sexual health or exploring your sexual identity
What to expect on your first visit?
You will have been given some questions to answer about your sexuality and your goals for counseling. We discuss these questions as well as your sexual history to determine your individualized plan of care (usually between 3 and 6 talk sessions–in person or Telehealth). You’ll likely leave with some homework either to do alone or with your partner(s) on that first day.
Learn more about treatment at https://erinmdpt.com/
