Your Pelvic Floor: What Nobody Tells You | Dr Sushma Srikrishna

⚠️ This episode includes frank discussion of sexual health, childbirth, menopause and period pain. It is for general information only and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you have concerns about your health, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional. Most women are never taught how to look after their pelvic floor. And most of us are too embarrassed to ask. Miss Sushma Srikrishna is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Urogynaecology specialist with over 30 years of experience in both India and the UK. In this episode, she talks openly about the parts of women’s health that rarely get discussed, and gives practical advice you can use every day. She explains why pelvic floor strength matters at every stage of life, how childbirth and menopause change it, and why pelvic floor physiotherapy deserves far more attention than it gets. She also tackles the subjects that so often go unspoken, from sexual health and safe intimacy to severe period pain and non-hormonal options for menopause-related symptoms. Whether you are a young woman, a mother or navigating menopause, this conversation is warm, clear and refreshingly honest. We cover: → Why pelvic floor health matters for every woman → How menopause affects pelvic floor strength → Why pelvic floor physiotherapy is so important → The pros and cons of a caesarean section and the challenges of making decisions during birth → Genitourinary syndrome of menopause explained → The role of moisturisers and lubricants → How vaginal laser therapy works → Why we do not talk about sex enough and practical advice for safe intimacy → How to engage your pelvic floor properly → Understanding severe period pain 🔗 FOLLOW MISS SUSHMA SRIKRISHNA Website: http://sushmasrikrishna.com 🔗 FOLLOW SHREYA & THEFIFTY1PERCENT Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thefifty1percent Instagram:   / shreyapatelparekh   Instagram 51%:   / thefifty1percent   LinkedIn:   / shreyapatelparekh   Website: https://www.thefifty1percent.com/ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:37 Sushma’s Background 06:13 Why Pelvic Floor Health Matters for Women 08:21 Menopause and Its Impact on Pelvic Floor Strength 13:51 The Importance of Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy 18:04 Considering a Caesarean Section: Pros and Cons 22:00 The Challenges of Decision-Making During Birth 26:59 Understanding Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause 32:03 The Role of Moisturisers and Lubricants 34:48 How Vaginal Laser Therapy Works 38:57 Why We Do Not Talk About Sex Enough 41:12 Practical Advice for Safe Intimacy 46:14 Learning to Engage Your Pelvic Floor Properly 54:20 Understanding Severe Period Pain 🔔 Subscribe for new conversations every week that put women’s lives and health first.