NO SUCH THING AS TMI

Hello beautiful people with pelvic floors!!! This podcast episode is all about BOTOX — who's a candidate? What does it do? Where is it injected? HOW is it injected? How long do the effects last? Are there side effects? And what does the research say? Then we will compare Botox to TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS — because they are different! Let me know what you think about this episode in the Q&A box below — any questions about Botox and Trigger Point Injections? I would greatly appreciate if you could rate the podcast 5 stars :) Thank you in advance if you do. Talk to you in a month! IG: @drsabrinabaxter TikTok: @nosuchthingasTMI Subscribe to my newsletter to be notified about future episodes: drsabrinabaxter.com (at the bottom of website)!

Join Dr. Alex and I as we talk about the role pelvic rehab providers can have with oncology patients. We discuss the common cancer treatments and how it can affect genital tissue and pelvic floor muscles in both men AND women. Topics we cover throughout the episode: Why would some with cancer need pelvic floor therapy? What types of cancer could benefit from pelvic floor therapy? Why should a doctor refer a patient with cancer to pelvic floor therapy ASAP? BREAST CANCER and vulvovaginal changes, vaginal estrogen, role of pelvic therapy PROSTATE CANCER urinary incontinence + erectile dysfunction, role of pelvic therapy What Dr. Alex wishes MORE pelvic providers KNEW! Short + long term effects of radiation and how providers can formulate a plan of care accordingly Redefining sex and regaining libido, when to consider sex therapy and seek professional help Thank you Dr. Alex! @oncopelvicpt www.oncopelvicpt.com

“I live so comfortably in my body and my being”. The power of tapping into your menstrual cycle with PMDD and endometriosis. Listen to this raw conversation with Domunique Lashay on how she navigated her diagnoses and created a lifestyle to live in harmony with them. She touches upon the “75 Divine Movement” SHE started on TikTok, her journey with cycle syncing and herb cycling, positive self-talk and embodiment. Domunique is an inspiration to all of us, period problems or not, to be in touch with our menstrual power. Subscribe to her substack for weekly newsletters and period templates: https://domunique.substack.com/?utm_campaign=subscribe-page-share-screen&utm_medium=web&utm_source=direct Follow her on TikTok: @domuniquelashay

I know you are going to LOVE this conversation between Dr. Yeni and I. We discuss all things preconception health, ways to optimize fertility, and how pelvic floor therapy can impact mechanical infertility. Who struggles with fertility? When should you start preparing for conception? “The modern woman is not self-aware” What to get for bloodwork? Benefits of a transvaginal ultrasound What NOT to eat for optimal fertility What type of exercise is safe in preparation for conception Have your male partner get a SEMEN ANALYSIS! Find Dr. Yeni on IG @triggeredPT https://www.triggeredpt.com/

Ever wondered how you support your cycle holistically ON or OFF birth control? Dr. Paria shares her tips! In this episode we go over: * Difference between western medicine vs. functional vs. naturopathic medicine * Body's response to hormonal contraceptives * How to support your body ON hormonal birth control (pills and IUD) * What role does the liver play and how can we support it? * Copper IUD side effects, how to support your body on it * What kind of tests should we be seeking out for hormone health? “My doctor says my labs are normal but I don't feel normal” - CLASSIC! * PMS / PMDD Recommendations * Cramping and Pelvic Pain Recommendations * How to Achieve Period and Hormonal Harmony Watch our conversation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/EATVBz5RwmE Work with Dr. Paria: doctorparia.com Follow Dr. Paria: @doctor.paria Learn more about her Period Harmony course!: doctor-paria.teachable.com/p/period-harmony My IG: @drsabrinabaxter Website: drsabrinabaxter.com

A sex therapist and pelvic floor therapist walk into a bar….. Is it really fair to give up on sex? Do men really have a harder time with long-term monogamous relationships, or do women? You CAN have great sex by yourself! USE IT OR YOU LOSE IT! Spontaneous vs scheduled Sex Lack of sex creates secondary problems Becoming comfortable with masturbation Do vibrators really desensitize? What's with all the hate around them? Watch our conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/emAYVWxv5Lo Work with sex therapist, Dr. Bat Sheva: https://drbatsheva.com/ Follow Dr. Bat Sheva: https://www.instagram.com/drbatsheva/ Buy her book!: https://drbatsheva.com/the-book/ My IG: @drsabrinabaxter Website: drsabrinabaxter.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ♥ The energy for this year is staying true to our authentic self, slowing down and reaping the growth and opportunity that comes from going out our own pace. Vaginismus is a condition where your muscles involuntarily contract with the act of penetration. People usually report discomfort with penetration, inability to tolerate penetration, your partner is “hitting a wall”, sensations of burning and stinging especially around the opening. These are the questions you asked from my IG Q+A with my responses. Side note: vaginismus is 100% curable, with the right resources and the right people on your team. ♥ Q+A TIMESTAMPS: 6:00: Should I take a center healing mindset or give into penetrative sex for husbands benefit? 8:20 I've had it and worked through it, but sometimes it comes back, what do I do in those moments? 9:50 Is it seriously mostly the nervous system as the cause? Same as vulvodynia. 10:45 Treatment won't stick. Been in PT for 3 years. I do well until I don't, advice? 13:25 The dick just won't enter my vagina, how to curse this? Ahhhh 14:20 Is it possible to heal (without dilators) by regulating your nervous system on a deeper level? 15:30 Is it common just to have pain/burning just at the entrance with vaginismus? 16:56 Is a common side effect burning and stinging? 17:15 Does any penetration pain count as vaginismus or is there a severity/frequency threshold? 18:25 Is the burning feeling normal, does it have anything to do with the hymen? 19:19 If you're able to get pregnant with vaginismus, can vaginal delivery be typical? Or could vaginismus cause issues for a vaginal delivery? If a typical vaginal delivery is possible, could it cause more issues post delivery? 21:20 Who can diagnose me? 22:30 Does vaginal pH have to do anything with why intercourse is so painful? 23:26 I don't know where to start. I have been in a relationship for 3 years and we haven't had sex 25:15 Is it possible to have if you are a virgin? Or do you need to be “stretched out”? *** I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO MENTION TAMPONS! PEOPLE EVEN NOTICE SYMPTOMS OF VAGINISMUS WHEN THEY ARE UNABLE TO TOLERATE TAMPONS! THAT IS THE FIRST SIGN WITH PRIMARILY VAGINISMUS! YOU DEFINITELY DO NOT NEED TO BE SEXUALLY ACTIVE TO HAVE VAGINISMUS 26:06 What if you can get a couple inches in without pain but it won't go all the way? 26:59 Relationship between vaginismus and hypermobility/connective tissue disorders. Linked here is my course on OVERCOMING PAINFUL INTERCOURSE: https://drsabrinabaxter.com/painfreepenetration ♥ #nosuchthingasTMI

Welcoming my girl Jenn to the podcast today — the queen of gut health, metabolism building and hormone balancing. Jenn selflessly provides so much free education on her platform and truly wants women to live a healthier, more intuitive life and I can't thank her enough for that! I really enjoyed learning from her in this episode and I know you will too ッ 2:00 Jenn's Story - Acne, Hair Loss, Constipation, Bloating, Ovarian Cysts, Fatty Liver, Thyroid Diagnoses 7:00 Factors to Consider with Digestive Issues 13:15 Metabolic Dysfunction as Root Cause 13:55 PCOS Confirmed Diagnoses 15:00 Understanding Chronic Stress 16:15 Types of PCOS 18:30 Regulating Blood Sugar 26:13 Of Course Adrenaline Feels Good (Until it Doesn't) 29:35 Ovulation is the Star of the Show 32:30 Progesterone 34:45 Estrogen Dominance and Taking DIM 38:15 Your Body and Your Environment 42:30 Meet Yourself Where You're At 44:50 Functional Testing Jenn Runs on Clients 48:50 Support Hormones With What You Have - Reducing Toxic Load, Clean Water, Sunlight, Air Quality, Blue Light 56:30 You Can't Out-Supplement Your Lifestyle 57:40 Jenn's Fit + Functional Program Find Jenn on IG @lifeasjenn or check out her website for more information on her fit + functional program www.fit-period.com

Definitely needed an episode dedicated to all things pelvic floor! Our pelvic floor is a “hammock” of muscles that are located at the bottom of our pelvis and are responsible for supporting our bladder, bowel and sexual health! The time to prioritize our pelvic health is NOW!!! See bladder + bowel diaries I mentioned here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iX0oWo6EF65zNO40lmk9z_r45T8Htna-/view?usp=sharing Time stamps: 5:20 bladder health

On today's episode we dig into a Registered Dietician's brain on all things Endometriosis management through DIET! Cindy, an Endo Warrior herself educates both you and I on nutrient and mineral deficiencies, the impact of endo on the body physiologically, and how to support yourself with endo through lifestyle modifications. 0:45 Cindy's Story 2:22 Endo Affects More Than 1 in 10 4:40 Non-Invasive Diagnostic Method 9:01 Diet and Lifestyle Impact 9:20 Omega 6:3 Ratio 11:50 Inflammatory Prostaglandins 14:40 Magnesium for Blood Sugar Regulation 15:21 Iron Deficiency, Estrogen Clearance through the Liver 16:40 Zinc for Immunity, Stomach Acid, Thyroid Health 18:09 Selenium for Thyroid Health, Environmental Toxins 19:08 How to Test for Mineral Deficiency 20:28 Gut + Bowel Dysfunction in Endo 21:39 Stomach Acid Suppression from NSAIDs 22:05 Why Stomach Acid Matters, Why We Need B Vitamins 23:05 Heartburn, Reflux, Slowed Motility, Meat Aversions 23:39 Stomach Acid to Stimulate the Pancreas — Pancreatic Insufficiency 24:15 Nutrient Deficiencies Affecting Pancreatic Output 24:44 Purpose of Digestive Enzymes 25:11 Downsides of Fermentation in the Gut due to Lack of Digestive Enzymes 25:55 Higher Opportunistic Bacteria in the Gut in People with Endo 28:10 Endo Commonly Found on the Digestive Tract 28:45 How to go from Flare Up to Flare Down 30:00 Supplementation, Green Tea, Specific Foods 31:40 Emphasis on Prep Work 32:17 Vegan + Vegetarian Deficiencies, What to Focus On to Combat Deficiencies 37:23 Animal Products, Bioavailability 38:10 Nutrient Dense Beef Liver 40:15 Inositol for Endometriosis 42:30 Where to find Cindy — IG @endo.fertility.dietician, WEBSITE https://endometriosisdietitian.ca/

Find Dr. Jill Krapf, Board Certified OB/GYN at the Center for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, DC. Instagram @jillkrapfmd and website http://vulvodynia.com If you are interested in participating in a research study for Lichen Sclerosis for a non-steroidal topical, sign up at http://vulvodynia.com/research To find a vulvar care specialist: https://www.isswsh.org/ To find a Lichen Sclerosis specialists, research and clinical trials:https://www.lssupport.net/searchable-lichen-sclerosus-provider-database/ To find a Pudendal Neuralgia specialist (Physicians and Physical Therapists): http://www.pudendalhope.info/ Time Markers: 3:55 Why Would Someone Work with a Vulvovaginal Specialist 5:14 Most Common Vulvovaginal Disorders; Major Complaint of Burning 6:10 Anatomy of the Vulva and Vagina, Explanation of Nerve Endings 10:28 Tests for Diagnosis 13:58 Indications for Biopsy 16:28 What to Expect with a Biopsy 22:58 Typical Symptoms of Lichen Sclerosis, Comparing LS to a Yeast Infection 25:50 Hormones and Lichen Sclerosis 28:38 Corticosteroids and Lichen Sclerosis 29:59 Lichen Sclerosis is an Autoimmune Condition 31:40 Pelvic Floor Therapy and Vulvovaginal Disorders 38:35 Dr. Jill's Vulvar Care Recommendations 43:23 Emollients and Vulvar Care 44:36 Where to Find Dr. Jill Krapf You can find me, Dr. Sabrina Baxter, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist at http://drsabrinabaxter.com or on IG @dr.sabrinabaxter :)

The glow up is REAL! It's been almost a year since my last podcast episode, and I feel like a whole new person and ready to bring a whole different kind of energy. In this episode I talk about why I took a break from podcasting and social media in general, what pulled me back into it (hint - you!), my pelvic health journey, and my pelvic PT school journey! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

11/20/2021 - IG was disabled for violating community guidelines ??? Sad but also know it will be back up and everything will work out. Journaling aloud and sharing some of my journal prompts… Follow me at @dr.sabrinabaxter for now, and make sure to sign up to my email newsletter! Love u!

11/2021 - chronic stress and it's impact on all body systems but especially on our pelvic floor. a gentle reminder on how to combat this stress and show up for yourself

10/2021 - a quick lil history lesson, gaining confidence, feeling sexy in your skin, exploring your body, self-pleasure and how to EXECUTE THE BIG O! PP article: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/filer_public/8e/f5/8ef53e54-2fcb-4f92-933e-59fa0a09285b/masturbation_11-02.pdf

10/2021 - life, blowing up on TikTok, getting my doctorate, starting a full time job, quitting that job after 4 months, now building a business… she's a pelvic floor physical therapist and she's on the MF MOVE! welcome to #nosuchthingasTMI