Tag Archives: constipation

How to sit on the loo – does it really affect the way you poo?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by pfe

There has been a lot of toilet talk lately on twitter. I like toilet talk – I spend my days talking toilets- teaching people the how to’s and why’s of correct toilet technique ( yes believe it or not there … Continue reading →

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Teenage Pelvic Floor Dysfunction- those little leaks

Posted on June 10, 2012 by pfe

When treating women, I am often asked by mums about “little leaks” their teenage girls complain of (or don’t but Mum suspects ). This will often be called “giggle incontinence” and I often hear women say to me “Oh I … Continue reading →

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Dear Teenage Me: Look After Our Pelvic Floor Please…. love from Menopausal You

Posted on April 10, 2012 by pfe

Dear Teenage Me, I speak with great love and from years of hindsight and wisdom. As we enter our next phase of womanhood , I reflect back and see some things I wish we had known when we were your … Continue reading →

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Pelvic Floor Exercises – how far have we really come and the importance of native dances

Posted on March 3, 2012 by pfe

Pelvic floor exercises in 1931 were somewhat different to those described today ….but in many ways not much has changed! I chanced upon a delightful book called “Restoration Exercises for Women” by Ettie A. Hornibrook (even the name delights!) published … Continue reading →

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support : Femmeze for Bowel Prolapse Or Rectocele

Posted on February 19, 2012 by pfe

PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE SUPPORT- FEMMEZE FOR MANAGEMENT OF BOWEL PROLAPSE OR RECTOCELE Femmeze has been designed to assist with the distressing condition of a prolapsing bowel known as a rectocele. Any of the pelvic organs can prolapse or bulge against … Continue reading →

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Top Causes of Pelvic Floor Damage

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Fiona Rogers

….and it’s not necessarily childbirth. Remember we are built to give birth …the vagina is a very stretchy tube that can accomodate a tampon, a penis or a baby- and at rest it’s walls rest together. It is NOT a … Continue reading →

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