by Dr. Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, PWCS, NCPT Pain with sex—also called dyspareunia—is common, but that doesn't mean it's something you should simply learn to tolerate. And, as with most pelvic health problems, the internet has plenty of products promising to help. Some of them can be genuinely useful. But before spending money on another pelvic health gadget, we need to ask a much more important question: What are we actually trying to change? Does penetration hurt right at the vaginal...

By Dr. Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, PWCS, NCPT Core Moves Clinical Verdict Evidence Rating: ★★★☆☆ Moderate, but indication-dependent Vaginal dilators are a commonly used tool in pelvic floor rehabilitation—but they're also one of the most misunderstood. While they can be incredibly effective for the right person, they're not a universal treatment for pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction. At Core Moves, we don't recommend dilators simply because someone has "tight pelvic floor muscles."...

by Dr. Brittany Schroeder, PT, DPT, WCS, NCPT, PCES Should You Buy One? An evidence-based review from a pelvic floor physical therapist. One of the most common questions I get in the clinic is: "Should I buy a pelvic wand?" My answer is usually the same. Maybe. Pelvic wands can be wonderful tools. They can also be completely unnecessary. Like most things in pelvic floor physical therapy, the value of a pelvic wand depends less on the wand itself and much more on the individual using it. The...