FIVE MUST HAVE TOOLS FOR OVERCOMING BLADDER PAIN
Episode 12
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IN THIS EPISODE…
In this episode, I’m joined by Eleanor Gardner, physiotherapist and founder of Pelvic Relief, a company dedicated to breaking down barriers in intimate health. Eleanor is on a mission to make evidence-based pelvic health solutions accessible and in this episode, she shares exactly how we can take charge of our own healing from bladder pain syndromes, including IC and chronic UTIs.
We dive into some of the most effective tools for pelvic and bladder rehabilitation, including:
EZMagic Therawand, Kaito, dilators and Ohnut: what they are, how they work, and when to use them
Best practices for choosing the right products for you and why this matters
Lubricants & moisturisers: what to look for and why they’re essential for UTI prevention and comfort.
We also explore supplements for urinary and vaginal health, covering:
Probiotics for intimate health
Urinary and vaginal microbiome testing
Vaginal pH & perimenopause: how changes impact our UTI risk, plus when, why and how to test vaginal pH.
If you're looking for practical tools and expert advice to support your IC bladder pain and chronic UTI healing journey, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Show Intro
00:36 - Episode Intro
01:18 - Introduction to Eleanor and Pelvic Relief
03:08 - Eleanor’s Background as a Physio and Experience of Different Women’s Healthcare Systems
06:20 - Dilators
15:00 - The Therawand
18:46 - When and How to Keep Up Physio at Home
20:18 - The Ohnut
23:10 - The Kaito
27:31 - Lubrication and Moisturisers
31:24 - Vaginal pH Test Kits
35:03 - Vaginal Probiotics
37:41 - Microbiome Screening
40:50 - Where to Find Eleanor and Pelvic Relief
43:26 - Episode Outro
SHOW NOTES
For more tips on navigating intimacy without the fear of another UTI and how to communicate your needs to your partner with confidence, listen to Episode 6 with sex educator Olivia Teahan, “Navigating Intimacy & UTIs”.
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