A little more common than you may think, probably because it’s something we feel we still can’t talk about freely, is the experience of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). May be even more taboo is the experience of this visitor…. after sex! With an estimated prevalence of over 150 million UTIs each year, young women come up trumps in those figures.
A former elite athlete and corporate lawyer, Kimberley Smith was used to functioning at her peak. Kimberley was an elite athlete from the age of 18, attending the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra straight out of high school. She played netball at the elite level for over 10 years, representing the NSW Swifts and was a member of the Australia Diamonds Squad. Here’s her story that introduces the real experience that can happen with sports stars and bladder leakage.
Have you ever had pain during or after sex? Do you accidently fart and feel like you can’t control it or hold it in? Do you leak when you cough, laugh or exercise and not told anyone thinking it will go away? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, there are signs of possible Pelvic Floor problems or dysfunctions that you might need help with!
Some celebrities have a lot to say about vaginas lately. We’re here to tell you your lady bits have an amazing in-built system of taking care of themselves! Your vagina is clean and beautiful. Vaginas know how to take care of themselves. It’s an all in vagina symphony cheer right there!
Why does my pee make my legs twist up like that and why is it sooo hard to hold on? Here’s a word from our resident Physio on what this actually is.
Being a late bloomer can suck, or, as suggested in this article, it can be something to celebrate and love about yourself!
