Learn the difference between Hypopressives and Pfilates breathing for pelvic floor health. Understand how each works, how to practise them safely, and how combining both builds reflexive lift, awareness, and lasting strength.

Learn the difference between rectocele, rectal prolapse, intussusception and haemorrhoids. Discover how breathwork, posture, diet and relaxation can improve bowel health and reduce straining.

Tired of leaks or pelvic heaviness? These 10 simple do’s and don’ts reveal how breath, posture, and nervous-system balance restore pelvic floor strength and ease. Learn practical, science-based ways to release tension, rebuild reflexes, and support prolapse recovery, without endless Kegels

There’s a story told in some traditions, that ancient women could consciously “seal” their vaginal canal all the way to the cervix during hunting or ritual, releasing it when safe.

No scientific evidence confirms this as literal fact.
But myths often carry symbolic truths, and this one points toward something we can feel, the body’s natural capacity for closure, containment, and choice.

When you hear the word uterus, what comes to mind? For most people it’s pregnancy, periods, or pathology. But this small, pear-shaped organ is so much more than that.

Your uterus sits at the very centre of your pelvic bowl — anchored by ligaments, supported by your pelvic floor, and connected to your nervous system in ways that explain why stress, posture, and even your breathing can affect how it feels and functions.

In my latest blog, I explore the uterus across the stages of life: from menarche to menopause, from fertility to post-surgery recovery. We’ll look at how it relates to your bladder and rectum, the role of the nervous system, and the common conditions that affect it — fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse, and more. Most importantly, I’ll show you how mindset, nervous system care, and gentle movement can help you support your uterus at any age.

Your bladder doesn’t act alone, it’s in constant conversation with your pelvic floor.

➡️If the pelvic floor is too tight, the brain gets the “I need to pee” signal too soon.
➡️ If it’s too lax, the message comes too late, sometimes with leaks.
🦋 When it’s balanced, the bladder fills and empties in harmony.

This is why pelvic floor health isn’t just about squeezing. It’s about tone, release, breath, and posture, so your bladder gets the right message at the right time.

We all know what it feels like to carry tension in the neck. That creeping stiffness after a long day at the desk, the tight jaw when we’re stressed, or the shoulders that seem to live up by our ears. But your neck isn’t just an isolated area of tension, it’s part of a whole system that links directly to your breathing, your posture, and even your pelvic floor.

Let’s unpack why necks get tight, what this does to your 360° breathing and pelvic floor, and what you can do to change the pattern.

Many of us have been told to “squeeze,” “tighten,” or “brace” to protect our core and pelvic floor. But here’s the truth: a muscle that’s always tight isn’t a strong muscle — it’s an exhausted one.

In pelvic health, this distinction is crucial. Function doesn’t come from gripping harder; it comes from teaching the body to release, respond, and move with adaptability.

Just like your nervous system, the pelvic floor needs to find its Goldilocks point — not too tight, not too lax, but adaptable and responsive to what life asks of it.

When we were kids, many of us were never taught the proper names for our pelvic floor and sexual anatomy. Instead, we were given “cute” words: your flower, your foofoo, your china.

At first glance, those nicknames might feel harmless — even protective. But what happens when the words we grow up with don’t match the truth of our bodies?

We learn silence. We learn shame.

Why do some breathing positions make a bladder prolapse feel heavier? This blog explores how side-lying with a soft ball, 3-6-9 breathing, and apnoea can shift pressure pathways, affect fascia, and influence pelvic nerves. Learn how bracing impacts fascia health, why mobilisation keeps your support system “juicy” and functional, and how nerve pathways (pudendal, hypogastric, pelvic splanchnic, and obturator) play a role in prolapse symptoms. Discover practical troubleshooting tips and how Hypopressives can help you build safe, lasting pelvic floor support.

We don’t usually think about our jaw when we have pelvic floor symptoms, or vice versa, but they’re more closely linked than you might imagine. Through fascia, muscles, nerves, reflexes, and even shared developmental origins, tension in one area can ripple through the other.

Research and clinical experience have shown just how powerful this connection can be, and why releasing tension in the jaw can improve pelvic floor tone and function, and the other way around.

Most people think prolapse means your organs are just… falling out.

But what if it’s not about falling—
What if it’s about being pulled?

In my newest blog, I dive into the real mechanics of pelvic organ prolapse, why tight isn’t the answer, and how movement (yes, even gentle movement!) can help you heal.

When we talk about the pelvic floor, most people jump straight to the Kegels or the ‘squeeze and lift’ muscles. But there’s a deeper, often-forgotten player that holds more sway than you might think: the obturator internus (OI).

If you’ve ever experienced deep glute pain, sacroiliac discomfort, hip restriction, or stubborn pelvic floor tension that just won’t shift—this muscle might be part of the picture.

It may seem backwards—but often, the first step in healing is to help the body feel like healing is possible. Before tissue regenerates, hormones rebalance, or prolapse improves, we need to shift the internal state that’s governing those systems. And that begins with perception.

Your nervous system isn’t just reacting to the world around you—it’s constantly scanning for cues of safety or threat. When it perceives threat (even subtly: a sense of being broken, overwhelmed by symptoms, or stuck in fear), it stays in survival mode. Blood flow is redirected away from healing, breath becomes shallow, fascia tightens, and energy is spent on defence, not repair.

But when we create moments where the body feels safe—even briefly—something changes. The vagus nerve responds. Breath deepens. Fascia softens. The system downshifts from protection to possibility. It’s in this state that healing can truly begin.

Why do we instinctively shake after a shock? Why does rocking soothe a crying baby or calm a distressed adult? Shaking, trembling, and vibrating aren’t symptoms to suppress—they're innate mechanisms of healing. This post explores the roots and relevance of shaking therapy, from ancient rituals to contemporary trauma practices like TRE. We’ll dive into how shaking affects the brain, fascia, and vagus nerve, and even how our organs respond to vibration and sound.

Hypopressives are designed to reduce pressure in the abdominal cavity — but what if your session left you with a wave of reflux, throat tightness, or even heartburn?

It can feel disheartening when a technique meant to help seems to aggravate your symptoms. But this isn’t a sign to quit — it’s a sign to listen. In many cases, these sensations aren’t failure; they’re feedback. And when we soften, modify, and approach things with less performance and more presence, the benefits often return tenfold.

Rebounding can be an incredible way to boost your cardiovascular health, build strength, and support your pelvic floor when your system is ready for it.
But jumping—whether on a trampoline or not—isn’t just child’s play. It’s a full-body event that demands elastic recoil, fascial glide, pressure management, and joint integrity. That’s why preparation is everything.

When we think about healing pelvic floor dysfunction, we often think about exercises, physio appointments, or breathing drills. But the truth is: it’s not just about what you do in class or clinic. It’s what you do all day long that really shapes how your pelvic floor responds, recovers, and supports you.

The way we lift, sit, stand, carry, sleep, and clean can either reinforce dysfunction—or quietly build strength, resilience, and ease.

This post will walk you through 8 everyday movements—with the why, the how, and what to avoid—so you can turn your daily life into a healing practice.

In the world of strength training, few techniques are as powerful—or as misunderstood—as the Valsalva manoeuvre. This breath-holding technique is frequently used in resistance training to create intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and support the spine under load.

But while it's hailed by some experts as a vital performance tool, others warn that in women—especially those postpartum or with pelvic floor dysfunction—it can backfire.

So, what’s the truth? Let’s explore both sides.

When you rest in stillness with your eyes gently closed—or softly behind the eyelids with a downward gaze—you allow the visual system to take a break. This reduces sympathetic activation and frees up energy for internal regulation: like better bladder control, digestive rhythm, and pelvic floor coordination.