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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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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. Say ...
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. Say goodby...
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. Say goodbye to vaginismus, sexual ...
Today I welcome the incredible Erin Judge, a registered dietitian who specializes in gut health and its deep connection to how we feel in our bodies, including in the bedroom. We talk about all things bloating, gas, and constipation, and how these gut issues may be quietly influencing your sexual wellness, energy, and confidence. Erin gives us the real talk on what’s normal, what’s not, and simple ways to feel better from the inside out. This episode is full of insights and laughs, and honest...
Today we’re getting personal and I’m unpacking how your family dynamics, past and present, can quietly shape your pelvic floor health. From childhood experiences to cultural beliefs, we explore how early messages about touch, intimacy, and bodily autonomy can show up in your adult life as pain, shame, or fear. But we’re not here to blame, we’re here to understand, release, and heal. Tune in if you're ready to look at healing through a whole-person lens: physical, emotional, spiritual, and soc...
I’m talking directly to my fellow Vagina CEOs who are choosing to wait until marriage and want to make sure their wedding night doesn’t come with pain or fear. As a pelvic floor therapist and Christian woman, I’m here to affirm your decision and help you prepare your body and mind for pain-free intimacy. I break down what vaginismus is (and isn’t), how our beliefs and past experiences with tampons or exams can be clues, and why sex should never be painful, or used as therapy. If you’ve been t...
If you've been feeling stuck with dilators, overwhelmed by painful sex, or just wondering if healing from vaginismus is even possible without them, this episode is for you. I'm sharing five real alternatives that can help you reconnect with your body, reduce pelvic floor tension, and move toward pain-free intimacy! You’ll walk away with practical tools and encouragement to remind you that you're not broken, you're untrained. Grab your journal, open your mind, and let’s talk options- that don’...
Relaxing tight pelvic floor muscles doesn’t have to be exhausting. I’m keeping it real and talking about finding easier, more relaxing ways to care for your pelvic floor without adding extra stress to your already busy life. If you’ve been feeling tired, frustrated, or discouraged on your healing journey from tight pelvic floor muscles, vaginismus, or sexual pain, this episode is here to encourage you and give you simple, lazy-but-effective tips to support your body, ease pain, and reconnect ...
I’m sharing something that’s never been done before ya’ll and that is a Global Vaginismus Conference that’s all about breaking the silence and helping you crush your vaginismus for good. I walk you through what to expect, how this virtual event will empower and educate you, and why this movement is so needed. Whether you’re just discovering the word “vaginismus” or you’ve been battling it for years, this one’s for you. Let’s talk, healing, pleasure, and what’s possible. Click to get the ear...
Y’all, today’s episode is so full of goodness I don’t even know where to start. I’m talking with Dr. Nirja Gajjar, DPT, CPT, a pelvic floor physical therapist on the Vagina Rehab Doctor team, a powerful healer, and someone who truly lives what she teaches. We get into everything from cultural roots and pelvic floor health to embracing luxury, pleasure, and self-worth as a form of healing. You’ll hear how movement, food, community, and even Chanel earrings play a role in your journey toward a ...
I’m getting real about why remote treatment for vaginismus is changing the game for women everywhere. I share my journey from being a skeptic of telemedicine to seeing incredible results if you’re struggling with pain during sex, lifelong vaginismus, and other pelvic floor challenges. We’ll talk about why this approach is often more effective than traditional in-person therapy and how it’s helping you reconnect with your body, enjoy pain-free intimacy, and even build your family. Let’s get in...
Did you know that there are different types of rest besides just physically resting? I am breaking down the different types of rest your body actually needs to heal, especially if you have been struggling with vaginismus or painful sex. Sleep alone is not enough. We dive into the seven types of rest and how each one plays a role in helping you move toward pain-free, pleasurable intimacy. If you have been doing all the right things but still feel stuck, this episode will help you understand wh...
Did you know sleep can be a powerful gateway to reviving your sex drive, nourishing your pelvic floor, and supporting your mental health? That’s right! I’m sharing three practical and science-backed ways to enrich your sleep, so you can feel more alive, more connected, and more in tune with your pleasure. This one’s all about reclaiming rest as a radical act of healing. Tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s get into it. Say goodbye to vaginismus, sexual pain and sexual fear in as little as...
This is part two of our orgasm series, so if you missed Part I, definitely go back and listen first. Today, I’m diving deeper into the power of pelvic floor orgasms, what they are, how they work, and why your pelvic floor health plays such a big role in your sexual satisfaction. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, unsupported, or disconnected from your body, this episode is here to remind you that healing and pleasure are possible. Say goodbye to vaginismus, sexual pain and sexual fear in as li...
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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!!