Join Surabhi Veitch and pelvic physical therapist Dr. Darshana Naik as we chat about vaginismus, religion, shame and how to overcome painful sex. We discuss:

1. Importance of Meeting Patients in the Middle

2. Painful Intimacy

3. Sexual Shame and how it influences Vaginismus

4. Painful Sex

5. Religion & Sex

6. Psychology of Painful Sex

7. Pleasure Matters

8. New book on Amazon: Girlfriend's Guide to Pain Free Sex

9. Growing Your Small Business

Surabhi Veitch interviews intimacy coach Shamaree Brissett on intimacy, sex, and relationships. We explore how to build sexual confidence, and discuss Sharmaree's 5 categories to build sexual confidence, ditch shame, and kickstart intimate conversations with your partner. Perfect for BIPOC women to build confidence

It’s time to cancel sexual pain! Surabhi Veitch interviews pelvic physical therapist, Dr. Janelle Howell aka the Vagina Rehab Doctor on sexual pain, pelvic health, clitoris and vaginal health. We discuss the importance of a vagina that is mobile, strong and has good endurance to achieve orgasm. We also discuss the importance of mothers caring for themselves and prioritizing their own sexual satisfaction.

Surabhi Veitch interviews fellow pelvic physiotherapist Jane Bai, who works at Step Up Massage and Rehab in downtown Toronto. Jane knows all too well that asking for help isn’t easy. During her 20s, Jane had pelvic floor health issues, including dyspareunia, UTIs, and bladder pain symptoms. Despite being in school to become a physiotherapist, she didn't get help right away. Find out in this episode how Jane got the help she needed and is using her experience to advocate for others.

Do I need to do Kegels? Should I stop doing Kegels? Join me for this chat and learn 5 things you need to actually be doing for your pelvic floor instead!

5 tips to boost your pelvic strength:

1. Drink 2-3 litres of water daily

2. Sleep 7-9 hours daily (including naps, rest and meditation, when unable to sleep/nap)

3. Practice mindfulness and cultivate presence in your body

4. Let go. Let go of your belly, butt and pelvic floor. Let go of societal pressures and expectations.

5. Strengthen your pelvic floor! Make sure to sign up for my Pelvic Strength Workshop Thurs, Apr 13 to learn all the strength moves for your pelvic floor, booty, inner thighs and core. The goal is to help you have better orgasms, more confidence trying various sex positions, have fewer leaks, and better pelvic fitness! https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/pelvic-strength-for-pleasure-workshop

There are so many reasons why your arousal and orgasms may be weaker postpartum, and they’re not all related to your pelvic floor!

Here are 5 (of many) reasons why:

1. You’re staying too quiet because of a baby sleeping/kids around

2. Pelvic floor muscle injuries from birth or trauma

3. You’re holding your breath or shallow breathing

4. Your pelvic floor is too tense

5. Your pelvic floor is too weak or lacks endurance

Find out how my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop can help you release tension, pain and welcome in more pleasure even if you have weak orgasms

Let’s talk about sex, baby! Or in this case, dyspareunia or painful sex. We go over:

— Find out what dyspareuia is and the different types and categories (superficial vs deep, primary vs secondary)

— How common is dyspareunia and how many people are impacted by painful intercourse postpartum

— How dyspareunia impacts mental, physical and sexual health

— Learn why you do not need to rush to have sex at 6 weeks postpartum

— How postpartum sexual health declines across all domains

— Why painful sex is not just the responsibility of the woman or vulva-owner

Find out how my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop can help you release tension, pain and welcome in more pleasure even if you deal with painful intercourse

Pleasure is defined as the feeling of happy satisfaction or contentment. If you want more pleasure in your sex life, we need to cultivate it. Here are 4 tips to cultivate more pleasure and have better orgasms:

—Presence: being mindful and aware of the sensations in your body during daily activities can help you be more tuned in during sex

—Breathe: your breath is your superpower and directly impacts your pelvic floor, blood flow and orgasms. Breathing can also help you relax and release tension, allowing you to fully feel the sensations in your body.

—Foreplay: longer the better!

—Belief: you have to believe that great sex and great orgasms are available to you. If you have a history of painful sex, trauma, or body image issues, this can be especially hard, but keep holding onto hope.

At my Reclaim your Pleasure workshop on Thursday, Feb 23 at 8:30-9:30 PM EST, we’ll practice presence and breath, release negative self-beliefs, and move our bodies to unlock more pleasure!

Save your spot here: https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop A recording will be sent out to all registrants. If you can’t make it live, it’s all good.

Surabhi Veitch discusses the topic of shame surrounding pleasure and sex. The shame people feel when discussing sex is not uncommon and is often a result of societal taboos and cultural upbringings. I share my own experiences growing up in an Indian household where the topic of sex was never discussed and how I was shamed by one of my first boyfriends.

Join me to Reclaim your Pleasure on Feb 23/23 for 60-minutes of breathwork, visualization and movement to unleash the pleasure within you! https://www.thepassionatephysio.ca/reclaim-your-pleasure-workshop

Key points:
—The topic of sex and pleasure is still considered taboo and awkward in many households around the world.
—The shame that people feel when talking about sex and pleasure is not uncommon and is often a result of upbringing and cultural values.
—Many people struggle to comfortably use the proper names for body parts related to sex and pleasure.
—The lack of open and appropriate education about sex and pleasure contributes to the shame and discomfort people feel.
—The first step in dismantling shame around sex and pleasure is to educate ourselves and our children about the proper names for body parts and to talk about sex and pleasure openly.

I’m offering a workshop on February 23rd, 2023 at 8:30 PM Eastern Time to help you reclaim your pleasure. Early bird registration is open now and there is a replay available.

Surabhi Veitch interviews clinical psychologist and intimacy coach, Dr. Jacqueline Sherman (aka Dr. Jac), on sexual confidence, how to discuss difficult topics with your partner, and ways to boost body image and intimacy after major life transitions, experiencing loss or miscarriage. Dr Jac’s Sexfirmation Cards® are the first sexual wellness card deck for women!