57. Painful Sex, Pelvic Floor Health & the Things Women Are Told to “Just Live With” with Dr. Jennifer McGowan
Episode Description
In this episode of the Nurture & Be Podcast, Brooke sits down with Dr. Jennifer McGowan, founder of Regenerate Physiotherapy, for a conversation every woman needs to hear.
They dive into the realities of painful sex, pelvic floor dysfunction, postpartum healing, vaginal dryness, urgency, leakage, and the symptoms so many women silently normalize after babies, during stress, or through hormonal shifts.
This episode breaks down what pelvic floor therapy actually is, why so many women feel dismissed when they ask for help, and how pain during intimacy is often connected to muscles, nerves, stress, the nervous system, and overall pelvic health, not just “something being wrong.”
Brooke and Dr. Jen also talk about:
- What the pelvic floor actually does
- Why painful sex is more common than people realize
- The connection between stress, anxiety, and intimacy
- How hormones and arousal shift over time
- Why women often feel shame around low desire or discomfort
- The role of pelvic floor therapy in healing
- Postpartum recovery and reconnecting with your body
- Why “just relax and drink wine” is not actual treatment
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Is this normal?”
“Why does intimacy hurt now?”
“Why do I feel disconnected from my body?”
“Why did no one tell me this?”
This episode is for you.
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