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The Optimal Body391 | Our Service Trip to Peru and the Pelvic & Sexual Health Disparities Across the Globe with Heather FlorioIn this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, are joined by Heather Florio, the second-generation owner of Desert Harvest and a women's health advocate. They discuss their trip to Peru in August 2024, intended to educate women about pelvic and sexual health. Despite facing challenges like lost luggage and cultural barriers, they pivoted to educate local clinicians and had a very successful trip. The conversation highlights global disparities in women's health education and the importance of cultural sensitivity. The episode underscores the need for ongoing advocacy and education to...2025-01-1350 min
The Optimal Body231 | What Products are Best for Pelvic Health with Dr Laura Meihofer and Heather FlorioWhat is the best lube to use? What tools could help you relax the pelvic floor? Can specific products help prevent STIs? We have Dr. Laura and Heather on to discuss the best tools for pelvic health. With a brief introduction to pelvic floor anatomy and building pelvic floor awareness, they discuss vaginismus and how pelvic wands with a quality lubrication product can support vaginal pH and maintain optimal vaginal osmolarity to prevent STIs and other infections. They speak to how pelvic floor wands are beneficial to those in pregnancy and those in need of pelvic floor relaxation, educating...2022-08-1041 min