In today's very first episode of the Alexis Anderson Podcast, Alexis is talking with us all about the pelvic floor, its anatomy, and the importance of pelvic floor coordination. She explains the three layers of pelvic floor muscles, their functions, and how they contribute to urinary, bowel, and sexual health for people of all genders. The episode emphasized the significance of learning and practicing simple pelvic floor exercises for overall pelvic health AND to address common issues related to pelvic floor dysfunction.

🎧 PS - This episode has helpful visuals if you check it out on YouTube!

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SHOW NOTES

0:57 – A welcome and introduction to what we are talking about today!

1:21 – What IS the pelvic floor, what does it affect, and who has one? Alexis shares a visual model for our YouTube audience

5:37 – Alexis describes the pelvic floor’s role in sexual functions

SUBTRACT 15:05sec

8:45 – Alexis discusses the third and deepest layer, and reviews the pelvic floor anatomy with us

10:25 – Alexis details pelvic floor coordination and why it’s important

13:06 – Alexis leads us through a set of exercises to contract, relax, and elongate our pelvic floors

22:57 – Alexis shares some issues that pelvic floor coordination can remedy

26:32 – Alexis brings the episode to a close