It's Prolapse Awareness Month — and this week, Claire is asking a bigger question: what are we actually making women aware of?
In this episode, Claire breaks down the gap between what women are told about prolapse and what's actually supported by the evidence. From the "just do Kegels" advice that can make symptoms worse, to the research bias that has left women waiting decades for information they deserve right now — this is a conversation that will change how you think about your pelvic floor.
Because you don't have to wait 17 years for the research to filter through. You can have the information now.
In this episode:
What women are commonly told about prolapse — and why it's often incomplete or unhelpful
Why 60-90% of chronic pelvic floor pain involves hypertonicity (too tight, not too weak)
The problem with prescribing Kegels as a one-size-fits-all solution
How fear-based avoidance of exercise can actually worsen prolapse symptoms
The research gap: 17 years, 14% of findings, and the history of women being excluded from clinical trials
26 FDA-approved drugs for male sexual health vs 2 for female sexual dysfunction
What Whole Body Pelvic Health offers instead — and why it matters right now
Claire's reminder: you're not broken, you're not behind, and you're not alone
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