Bearing a child is a wonderful thing. It is a celebration of the miracle of life, and motherhood can be one of the most rewarding experiences. However, there are many conversations and misconceptions about pregnancy which can make the experience postpartum sound scary:
“Once you have a child, you may leak for life…”
“You will become loose down there, and intimacy will never be the same…”
“The older you get, the worse it will become…”
There are many physical changes that a mother’s body goes through to grow and birth a child, and sometimes the effects of pregnancy and childbirth can persist beyond the postpartum phase, which lasts about 6 weeks. Many women shy away from discussing these changes as they think they are the only ones experiencing them, or they are embarrassed to talk about it.
“Bladder leakage and intimacy issues can directly affect one’s self-esteem and significantly impact lifestyle choices,” says Dr. Jessica Shepherd, an OB/GYN and Women’s Health Expert. “Women shouldn’t feel embarrassed or ashamed to talk about their pelvic floor issues.”
Which brings us to the question: how much do you know about your pelvic floor?
The pelvic floor sits like a hammock within the perineal area, and connects the bladder, urethra, vagina, anus, and rectum. It controls the opening and closing of the urethra, vagina, and anus. Women engage their pelvic floor when doing just about everything– going to the bathroom, having sex or an orgasm, standing up, sitting down, and exercising. The weight of pregnancy and the trauma of vaginal birth can massively affect the pelvic floor leading to incontinence and other intimate health-related issues.
“Physically, the muscles that have been through childbirth need a certain amount of time to heal, activate and renew,” explains Dr. Shepherd. “Those who experience severe symptoms may need to see a doctor to establish a treatment plan such as physical therapy or surgery. However, many of us can help our bodies get back on track at home.”
Silk’n, a global leader in home-use medical aesthetics, is helping women reclaim control over their pelvic floor concerns with their latest innovation, Tightra.
“It is estimated that up to 35% of adult women in Canada experience bladder control and other intimate health related issues. This translates into millions of women who are experiencing symptoms that can be improved with Tightra,” says Dr. Shepherd.
Tightra is the first and only home-use device that utilizes Radio Frequency Energy, a medically proven technology that helps to increase blood flow, boost elastin and collagen production, tighten the pelvic floor muscles and reduce stress urinary incontinence. Cleared by Health Canada, it is a safe, effective, and pain-free intimate wellness solution with no recovery time. Best of all, it can be used in the privacy of your own home at a time that is convenient for you.
Clinical trials with women aged 25 – 65 who used the Tightra device three times per week for 20 minutes a session, over a duration of four weeks, reported the following:
- 85% experienced some improvement in stress urinary incontinence symptoms.
- 92% experienced improvement in symptoms including feminine itching, burning sensation, and pain.
- 89% experienced improvement in sexual functioning.
To learn more about Tightra, visit https://tightra.com/
