Let’s Talk Intimacy: Sexual Pleasure After Hysterectomy
Let’s get right to the point... We’re talking about sexual pleasure after a hysterectomy. It's a subject that deserves more attention, understanding, and a sprinkle of optimism.
Let's dive into the realities and the solutions!
The Most Common Ways People “Overdo” It After Surgery
The guidelines for activity after surgery are too vague. Everyone is different, and the details of your health + surgery can impact the timeline for when you can do certain activities, but after working with over 200 women after their surgeries, I’ve noticed some common threads...
The Cascade Into Chronic Disease After Hysterectomy Is Real… What Can You Do About It?
Plug "hysterectomy + chronic disease" into Google, and you’ll get a scary list… I’m sorry, but WTF? Does having the uterus removed really impact all of this?
The short answer is yes. Research shows a mild to moderately increased risk for all of these health issues after a hysterectomy. Part of that is because hormonal changes can happen more abruptly after a hysterectomy, even when the ovaries are removed.
You Probably Don't Need Kegels After Your Hysterectomy…
When you hear pelvic floor, do you immediately think "kegels"?
Yep. Most people do! So they just start doing them, assuming that hysterectomy = weak pelvic floor.
It actually doesn't always work that way, and kegels can sometimes worsen the bladder symptoms, pain, and tightness that can happen after a hysterectomy. Especially in the immediate healing period.
So what should you do instead of kegels? Here are 3 tips!