If your period and multi-day hikes have uncanny timing, well, you are not alone. It seems like your uterus has a wicked sense of humour, showing up for long treks, international flights, camping, and even diving. 🙄 Periods while hiking can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re dealing with long drops, heavy flow, or multi-day trips. The good news? With some planning, the right gear, and a few clever tricks, it doesn’t have to ruin your adventure. Here’s a roundup of prac

Completing my first 50km ultramarathon at Lake Tekapo was one of the biggest physical and mental challenges I have ever taken on. The views were incredible, the atmosphere was supportive, and the whole day felt like a mix of excitement, grit, pain, and pure determination. Tekapo delivered everything you want from an ultra, stunning scenery, tough kilometres, and that unique feeling of being completely out of your comfort zone. But one part of the race caught me completely off

Why You Need to Pee More When You Run (and What You Can Do About It) If you have ever gone for a run and suddenly felt the urgent need to pee, you are not alone. Many runners plan their routes around toilets, hide behind bushes, or do the awkward sprint home hoping they make it in time. Some even stop running altogether because the urgency becomes too stressful. The good news is this is common, especially in women. The even better news is it is often treatable. Let’s unpack w

December is one of the busiest months of the year, school shows, work Christmas parties, long to-do lists, and family gatherings all seem to land at once. By the time Christmas arrives, many women realise they’ve spent weeks (or months) putting everyone else first. The holiday period is often the first chance to breathe… and the moment many notice symptoms they’ve been ignoring. If you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or juggling pelvic symptoms that flare with stress, travel,

Many women develop mild pelvic organ prolapse after pregnancy or childbirth. It’s incredibly common — especially if you’ve had a vaginal birth, a larger baby, or returned to exercise before your pelvic floor was ready. For some, this shows up as a feeling of heaviness or pressure in the vagina during workouts or at the end of the day. When the idea of using a vaginal pessary comes up, hesitation is completely understandable. You might wonder: Will it make things weaker in the

For many mums, running is more than just exercise, it’s time for yourself, a way to clear your head, and a chance to feel strong again....

A planned or emergency C-section avoids the vaginal passage, which means the pelvic floor muscles themselves may not be directly...

Bringing a baby into the world is an incredible experience, but it’s also a huge event for your body. Whether you had a vaginal birth or...

I came across an interesting study today and thought it was worth sharing. Researchers looked at two small groups of pregnant women in...

The weeks and months after giving birth are full of change — physically, emotionally, and mentally. While caring for your new baby often...

Pregnancy, labour, and delivery bring many changes to your body — some expected, and some not so much. One common but often unspoken...

Welcoming a baby into the world is an incredible experience, but it’s also a major event for your body. Whether your birth was...

Vaginal flatus—commonly known as vaginal wind or queefing—is a totally normal yet sometimes an awkward experience. It happens when air...

Faecal incontinence is a distressing and often embarrassing condition that affects many people, yet few seek help due to stigma or lack...

Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to participate in the annual research update for pelvic health physiotherapists worldwide. One of...

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change for a woman’s body. As the body adapts to support the growing baby, women may experience various...

Many patients with birth injuries are often unsure about ACC coverage, leading them to delay seeking essential pelvic health treatment....

Overactive bladder (OAB)  and feacal incontinence  can significantly affect quality of life, causing discomfort, embarrassment, and a...

Your pelvic floor muscles are essential for maintaining bladder, bowel, and sexual function, and they play a crucial role in supporting...

As a pelvic health physiotherapist, I often see women experiencing discomfort or confusion surrounding their postpartum recovery,...