What up everybody? Welcome to episode 440 of The Genius Life.

What's going on, everybody?

Welcome back to another episode of the show.

I'm your host, Max Lugavir.

And in today's episode, we're being joined by the great Dr. Janelle Howell,

also known as the Vagina Rehab Doctor.

She's a pelvic physical therapist and board-certified women's health specialist dedicated to educating people about vaginal health and pelvic floor dysfunction. Dr. Howell is here to help us explore an essential but often overlooked aspect of sexual health, pelvic floor dysfunction.

The pelvic floor is made up of layers of muscles that are meant to work together in beautiful harmony.

When functioning properly, they support bladder and bowel control, enhance sexual function, and even contribute to core stability.

But when things fall out of sync, it can feel like your body is working against you.

In fact, about one in three women will experience pelvic floor dysfunction at some point in their lives.

And this is not just a women's health issue, contrary to popular belief.

Men can also face pelvic floor problems leading to issues like painful ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.

This episode is all about helping you to get back in tune.

Dr. Howell is going to break down why so many of us are unaware of how pelvic floor muscle tension affects sexual pleasure and overall well-being. More importantly,

she's going to offer practical advice from relaxation techniques to effective clinical tools,

all to help you start addressing these issues today. We're also going to dive into how

cultural conditioning,

especially within certain religious communities, can create disconnection from our bodies,

leading to unnecessary pain and shame around sex. Dr. Janelle is on a mission to break down

these barriers, helping us all experience greater comfort, confidence, and connection in our intimate lives.

If you or someone you know has experienced painful sex, whether it's discomfort during penetration,

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