Pelvic Floor 101 with The Vagina Whisperer, Dr. Sara Reardon
What if I told you that leaking urine when you sneeze, experiencing painful sex, or needing to pee six times before bed isn’t just “getting older” or “normal after kids”?
Yeah…No one told me, either.
In this week’s episode of Carrie On!, I’m joined by Dr. Sara Reardon, board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, TEDx speaker, and expert affectionately known across the internet as The Vagina Whisperer.
Pelvic Floor Education
We’re talking about a part of the body no one mentioned in sex ed, but your pelvic floor affects almost everything you do—peeing, pooping, orgasms, pregnancy, menopause—and especially how we feel in our bodies as we age.
Dr. Sara breaks it all down:
What the pelvic floor actually is (hint: it’s a hammock of powerful muscles)
How strengthening (and relaxing!) those muscles leads to better sex
Why even young, athletic, child-free women experience pelvic floor issues
What to do if your doctor brushes you off (spoiler: you don’t settle)
What to expect at a pelvic floor therapy appointment (no stirrups, no shame)
And how to prepare your body before perimenopause hits
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Floored is a rallying cry for women’s health and the authoritative guide for the pelvic floor.
Dr. Sara also shared the story behind her new book, Floored, and her virtual fitness platform, The V-Hive, where you can start supporting your pelvic floor from home—whether you’re postpartum, menopausal, or simply want to stop living with discomfort.
Three of my favorite takeaways from this conversation:
“Pelvic floor fitness is not just tightening your vagina—it’s healthcare.”
“If your doctor says ‘give it time’, go see someone else.”
“It’s never too late; Even women in their 60s, 70s, and 80s can improve pelvic health.”
This episode is personal. It’s practical. It’s surprisingly funny (hello, heart farts and vulva balms). But most of all—it’s necessary.
Because it’s time we stop whispering about vaginas, and start spotlighting them instead.
Watch our full conversation on YouTube.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Grab Floored wherever you get your books.
Get 30 days free in the V-Hive with your book pre-order.
Until next time, keep your head above the chaos and carry on.
xo,
Carrie
