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Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

Update: 2025-09-16
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267: As women, our pelvic floor is so important - but because it’s seen as a taboo topic, very few people are comfortable talking about why. But not MaryEllen Reider! She co-founded Yarlap, a device that does your kegels for you. MaryEllen explains why these are important, and empowers women everywhere to get comfortable with the uncomfortable questions so they can feel better all around!   


Topics Discussed:


What damages your pelvic floor + age’s impact 


→ Tools and techniques for strengthening your pelvic floor 


How to finally stop leaks while working out 


→ Why Kegel exercises aren’t one size fits all solution  


The “Oxford Test” and what it reveals  


→ The link between a strong pelvic floor and better sex 


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Timestamps: 


00:00 - Introduction


06:10 - MaryEllen’s Background + Yarlap Origins   


11:27 - Pelvic Floor 


20:40 - Strengthening + Tools 


35:39 - How Yarlap Works 


41:40 - Sex: Improving Orgasms, Reducing Pain & Eliminating Taboos 


48:15 - Begin Your Journey 


Show Links:


NHS | Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor 


WebMD | Urinary Incontinence Guide 


Business insider | Benefits of a Stronger Pelvic Floor 


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Produced By: Drake Peterson

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Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

Why Kegels Aren’t Enough: Improving Pelvic Floor Health

Courtney Swan