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The Vagina Rehab Doctor Podcast is hosted by Dr. Janelle Howell, a Pelvic Floor physical therapist who is dedicated to helping women and all people everywhere love their bodies and love their vaginas. In this podcast, Dr. Howell breaks the silence and cancels shame around all things related to vaginal health, pelvic floor fitness, and sexual wellness. Every Monday, a new episode is released where listeners can laugh, learn, and maybe even blush a little as Dr. Howell debunks myths and empowers everyone to own their bodies and pleasure without shame. Follow Dr. Howell on Instagram and TikTok @VaginaRehabDoctor and join her on this journey of discovering everything your mama didn't teach you about your vagina.
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If you feel stuck on a dilator or lost on how to use dilators the right way, this one is for you. This mindset shift can help you move through your fear of pain, calm your nervous system, and finally feel safe in your body again. Ready for real direction and support? Book your free clarity call with me through the link below and let’s talk about your next step. We can guide you 1:1 on how to become sexually confident and connected during intimacy. Learn more about our remote 1:1 healing prog...
I’m talking directly to you if penetration feels blocked or if sex, tampons, or exams bring up fear, tension, or pain. We unpack what vaginismus and a tight pelvic floor really is and how sexual pain is often tied to both muscle patterns and the nervous system. Here’s how to rebuild your sexual confidence. We can guide you 1:1 on how to become sexually confident and connected during intimacy. Learn more about our remote 1:1 healing program inside a free clarity call here: https://www.vagina...
Overcoming vaginismus together as a couple instead of carrying the weight alone can feel like a burden lifted. I walk through how partnered support, presence, and teamwork can play a meaningful role in the healing journey through vaginismus, redeeming sexual unity, and even deepening marital trust along the way. Discover if our Redeem Couples Coaching Program could work for you and your partner inside a free clarity call with me here: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/book-with-us/ We can...
In this episode, I break down what a tight or overactive pelvic floor actually feels like, using real symptoms women describe every day from urinary urgency and painful penetration to chronic hip tension and feeling like you can’t fully relax. In this episode, you’ll learn how pelvic floor tension shows up, why it happens, and what your body is really asking for when it won’t let go. ✨ Ready to start releasing instead of clenching? Join my 7-Day Pelvic Floor Release Challenge starting Janua...
I’m talking about the deeper side of healing pelvic pain and why fear plays a much bigger role than most people realize. We explore how your body, your beliefs, and your nervous system are all connected, and most importantly how you can truly overcome your fear of sex, and fear of pain. This conversation is about reclaiming your body, your confidence, and your sense of safety as you step into a new season of healing and possibility. Don’t wait to begin your healing journey this new year! ...
I’m kicking off the year by inviting you to slow down, do less, and rethink what healing actually looks like. In this episode, I talk about why rest, breathing, nervous system support, and letting go of the constant push to do more can be powerful tools for pelvic pain relief and overall healing. We explore how small shifts in how you breathe, rest, and support your body can create real change. Whether you are facing vaginismus, vulvodynia, pelvic pain, painful sex, or other personal or physi...
Are you heading into a new year when you are already tired, stretched, or disappointed by what didn’t go as planned? Baby, I’ve got some inspiration for you! I’m getting real about why overwhelm is normal, how to separate your worth from your achievements, and how to choose a clear focus for 2026 so you can move toward the life and healing you want with more support and less pressure. Let’s walk you through simple ways to prepare for a year that feels grounded, intentional, and aligned with w...
Learn why dilation may have stalled for you and what actually helps your body move toward pain-free penetration, despite years of vaginismus, pelvic floor therapy or lack of self confidence. We can guide you 1:1 on how to become sexually confident and connected during intimacy. Learn more about our remote 1:1 healing program inside a free clarity call here: https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/heal-painful-sex-telehealth/ Follow me on Instagram @vaginarehabdoctor Follow me on YouT...
There is an emotional weight that comes with infertility, painful sex, and feeling disconnected from your body. I talk about how these struggles can shape our confidence and our sense of self, and I share what it truly means to build radical self love even in the middle of uncertainty. Together we explore how to release fear, soften judgment, and choose compassion so you can feel supported, grounded, and more at home in your body. Baby, this episode is for you and anyone who has ever felt bro...
Today I am breaking down one of the biggest myths around painful sex, that you have to wait for a partner to heal. In this episode, I walk you through how you can begin healing vaginismus, vulvodynia, fear, and pelvic tension today, and stop seeing pain as failure. This is a powerful reminder that your body is not your enemy, your healing does not have to wait, and you are allowed to take your power back now, with or without a partner. We can guide you 1:1 on how to become sexually confident ...
Learn how to melt your pelvic floor into soft relaxation and why softening starts in your mind and nervous system before it reaches your muscles. I walk through my MELT framework, how fear creates tension, and ways to ease your body so you can feel more relaxed, confident, and open to pleasure. Click the link below to register! Join M.E.L.T. - My Free 3-Day Virtual Retreat to Soften Your Pelvic Floor on DECEMBER 2nd: CLICK HERE We can guide you 1:1 on how to become sexually confident an...
I am giving you all the tea on sensual, healing foods and how they can support your body through conditions like PCOS, endometriosis, and vulvodynia. I talk about inflammation, hormones, and the incredible ways that food can help you feel more grounded and connected to your body. I’m joined by a guest who shares their own insights and experiences around using food as both medicine and pleasure. We explore how certain foods can nurture your hormones, soothe your pelvic floor, and even awaken y...
I’m unpacking all the confusion around female pleasure—squirting, orgasm, and what it really means to feel satisfied in your sex life. I dive into how your pelvic floor, breath, and nervous system all play a role in your pleasure and explain why so many of us have been disconnected from our own bodies because of shame, culture, or religion. This episode is an honest, empowering conversation about reclaiming pleasure and understanding how your body is designed for it. Save your spot in ...
Get ready ya’ll because I am opening up about my own experience living with polycystic ovarian syndrome and what it has looked like for me to manage irregular cycles, hormone imbalance, and the emotional side of it all. I share what PCOS really is, why it’s often misunderstood, and the specific lifestyle shifts and supports that have helped me move toward healthier ovulation and more balance in my body. This one is more personal and vulnerable than usual, and my hope is that you feel seen, su...
Today is all about how to figure out where to start in your healing journey with vaginismus. So many of us are told to just relax more or go to counseling, and it can be confusing to know whether to focus on mental health or pelvic floor work first. I walk you through how to tell what your body needs, when counseling might be the priority, and when pelvic floor therapy may be the best starting place. If you’re working toward pain-free intimacy, comfortable pap smears, and the confidence to fe...
Today I’m talking about what it means to truly become her, the version of you who feels safe, free, and confident in your own body. I share how faith, nervous system healing, and feminine connection all come together to help you step into that version of yourself in just 60 days. Whether you experience low confidence, body insecurities, painful sex or vaginismus, this episode is all about learning to trust your body, release fear, and reconnect with the woman you were always meant to be. We c...
I’m talking all about how to stay consistent and motivated when using vaginal dilators, a key step in healing from pain with sex, vaginismus, or pelvic floor tightness. I’m walking you through four important tips on what can get you to action and results if you are suffering from painful sex. If you have ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unsure where to start, this episode will give you the practical tools and encouragement you need to move forward toward pain-free intimacy and confidence in y...
I am sharing the most important and often overlooked parts of intimacy, how to stay sexually connected with your partner even when sex itself isn’t possible. Whether it’s due to pain, menopause, vaginismus, or other challenges, this conversation is all about emotional vulnerability, physical closeness, and rediscovering intimacy in new ways. I’ll walk you through some simple, real-life ways to rebuild that connection and remind you that healing and pleasure are absolutely possible. We can gui...
Get ready to giddy-up! I’m breaking down how to go from fear to freedom and finally experience pain-free sex as your Christmas gift to you! If you’ve been dealing with impossible intercourse, painful sex, pelvic tension, or anxiety around intimacy, this one’s for you. I’m sharing the first steps to help you reconnect with your body, release pain, and reclaim confidence in your sexual wellness. Plus, I’m introducing my upcoming 8-week Carefree Cowgirl for Christmas group coaching program, desi...
Y’all I am breaking down ten lazy, low-energy ways to boost your natural lubrication and keep things healthy, juicy, and protected down there. We’re talking simple habits and natural supports that make a big difference for your vaginal health and pleasure without relying only on lube or meds. This is a must-listen for anyone with a vagina, and even anyone who suffers from vaginismus, who wants to feel more confident, comfortable, and connected to their body. We can guide you 1:1 on how to bec...
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Great episode. Thankful to have someone speak so candidly about this to know I’m not alone!
I think this podcast and you are a god send! I am one of those people currently who cannot get to a pelvic floor therapist. I look forward to listening & learning!! A topic I’d like to hear about is bowel incontinence from tearing during childbirth. And possibly how to fix it? Thank you for helping so many women truly!!