https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db415-H.pdfhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2017.12.001https://sophiebergeron.ca/images/publications/Pukall_2016_Vulvodynia.pdfhttp://dx.doi.org/10.29252/jarums.19.3.263https://doi.org/10.1159/000452660https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/vaginismus-gone-not-forgottenhttps://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13523More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails If you want to learn tips and tricks to manage symptoms from home, you can sign up for the “Bladder Bootcamp” 50% off!! Code: LILLETSDRYLOCK Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

Postpartum Dyspareunia With up to 40% of individuals experiencing dyspareunia at the 2 month mark, this is a conversation that we need to nurture, especially since symptoms can and should be treated. In this episode I speak about 3 common contributors to pain with penetration in the postpartum period, how they may present and potential treatment options. My hope is to reduce stigma and fear through information sharing and improve comfort and confidence when communicating about this topic, whether that’s with a partner, friend or health care provider. Solo episode:Candice Langford, pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any course.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended as general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

Period Poverty, Lesego MpyanaLesego is making meaningful and tangible changes in the face of period poverty and she has ways for you and your business to get involved! The passion in her voice is captivating! Listen and get involved! Todays Guest:Lesego is a vibrant woman who is passionate about uplifting others. She is a Ballito-based wife, mother of two and a social entrepreneur. Lesego co-founded Move Africa, a company that executes corporate social responsibility projects for companies with her husband. She is also the founder of THE RED MOVEMENT SA, a campaign set to eradicate period poverty in South Africa by making menstrual cups more accessible while running workshops that educate young women and girls about menstrual health. Lesego's passion for socio-economic development was realised when she was selected as a TEACH SA ambassador, working to improve the quality of education for children in South Africa irrespective of their socio-economic background.  Links:https://www.moveafricaco.com/info@moveafricaco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_red_movement_/To recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always,Stay curious!Candice

Vaginismus Medical  Management, Dr. Allyson ShrikhandeIn todays episode, Dr. Allyson Shrikhande from @pelvicrehabilitation shares generously about a medical management approach to treating patients with GPPPD, namely vaginismus.We highlight that vaginismus treatment is not one dimensional, and that patients typically engage with a multidisciplinary team (not limited to physiotherapy, psychology and medical doctors). Dr. Shrikhande details the medical facet of treatment utilised by the Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine team.  Todays Guest: Dr. Allyson Shrikhande, a board certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist, is the Chief Medical Officer of Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine. She is also the Chair of the Medical Education Committee for the International Pelvic Pain Society. She works with other experts in the field of chronic pelvic pain to develop training modules for residents and physicians interested in learning about the diagnosis, treatment, and management of chronic pelvic pain. Dr. Shrikhande is passionate about this cause and dedicated to helping men and women with pelvic pain who often suffer without anyone willing to listen, understand or find the cause of their pain. With an extensive background in mainstream clinical medicine, she also makes use of many alternatives, holistic and homeopathic approaches. She has published peer-reviewed articles on the treatment of muscle pain in academic journals and works closely with renowned pelvic pain gynecologists and urologists. Taking a team approach, she works with specialists in pelvic floor physical therapy, kinetics and movement, as well as acupuncturists, nutritionists, cognitive behavioral therapists and functional medicine physicians. Links:Website: Dr. Allyson ShrikhandeIG/FB: @pelvicrehabilitationTW: @pelvicrehabTo recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails If you want to learn tips and tricks to manage symptoms from home, you can sign up for the “Bladder Bootcamp” 50% off!! Code: LILLETSDRYLOCK Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

Prolapse in Parenthood, Clare BournePelvic Organ Prolapse is a diagnosis often accompanied by fear! Clare is changing this by normalising the narrative and sharing valuable information enriched by personal and clinical experience. If you are a parent (or not, as this is NOT a diagnosis limited to postpartum)  and the topic of prolapse impacts your daily life, be it; talk of a pregnancy, exercise, heavy lifting, intimacy …We discuss it all!  Todays Guest:Clare Bourne is a pelvic health physiotherapist with a passion to support women and men throughout their lives. She believes in talking openly about taboo topics and ensuring everyone feels comfortable to get support even for problems that may feel embarrassing to talk about. She worked extensively in the NHS before starting up her own private practice. She is a Mum of 2 and has learnt first hand the importance of care and support during the perinatal period. Clare is the founder of All About Mum which provides postnatal education cards, webinars and ebooks to support women with all the information they deserve. Links:www.clare-bourne.comIG: @clarebournephysioTo recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails If you want to learn tips and tricks to manage symptoms from home, you can sign up for the “Bladder Bootcamp” 50% off!! Code: LILLETSDRYLOCK  - Limited time offer!Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

Lil-Lets Bladder Leaks, Megan RossPostpartum leaks are common! Not the normAnd… they can be treated With this said, we understand that capacity (mental, physical, emotional) does not always allow for immediate intervention or management… we believe that using the correct pads can help take the pressure off, hopefully giving you confidence, relief and reprieve from what may have felt like overwhelm.We hope that this will help you create the necessary space (mental, physical, emotional) to seek the help you deserve from a health care professional. I chatted to Megan Ross about the new Lil-Lets incontinence range of pads and liners and she also shared about her personal experience and subsequent passion on the topic.At the end of this episode, I share a a few details of information that will be valuable in your first consult with a health care professional as well as tips to start to manage your incontinence today! Todays Guest:Megan Ross is an award-winning writer, mom, and the responder manager and lead moderator for Lil-Lets Talk, a powerful, free online platform dedicated to answering all your menstrual cycle and incontinence-related questions run by Lil-Lets. Links: FB: https://www.facebook.com/LilletsZA/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilletssa/ Ask Questions:  https://www.lil-lets.com/za/en/lil-lets-talk/ Web: https://www.lil-lets.com/za/en/incontinence/To recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor:  Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails If you want to learn tips and tricks to manage symptoms from home, you can sign up for the “Bladder Bootcamp” 50% off!! Code: LILLETSDRYLOCK Lil-Lets incontinence range now available in store!Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice

HPV & Cervical Screening, Dr Aziza SesayIf you have a cervix or if you know someone with a cervix, actually, anyone and everyone should listen to this! Cervical cancer is one of THE most preventable cancers! 99.8% preventable! So lets make sure that you are equipped with a foundation of knowledge from NHS doctor Aziza Sesay, @talkswithdrsesayWe discuss; HPV, Cervical Screening and Cancer. What it is, how it is contracted, how to screen, when to screen and what comes next! I believe that everyone (not just those with a cervix) will benefit from this episode!  Todays Guest:Dr. Aziza Sesay is an NHS GP with a passion for health education, awareness, advocacy and empowerment. She channels this through her platform @talkswithdrsesay where she shares short informative videos, infographics, live discussions and tips on a variety of topics including women’s health, cancer awareness, mental health and health inequity. Links:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YoutubeAdditional info re. PAP vs HPV screening.”The new cervical screening test procedure is similar to a Pap smear test. For both tests a doctor or nurse takes a sample of cells from the cervix. However, the Pap smear test used to look for abnormal cells in the cervix, while the cervical screening test looks for HPV infection. The new test for HPV can identify women who could be at risk of cervical cancer earlier than the Pap test could.”To recommend interviewee guests and suggest topics, please leave a review for the show along with your suggested topics.More from Candice IG: @nurtureyourvagina NurturePelvicHealth.com Use the code NURTUREPOD for a 20% discount on any courses.Todays Sponsor: Lil-Lets Incontinence RangeDetails Disclaimer: Material and content discussed on the Nurture Pod are intended for general information only and should not be substituted for medical advice Thank you and as always, stay curious!Candice