Did she REALLY just call a pelvic floor dilator a “nervous system re-education tool”? In today’s episode, Dr. Alexis Anderson discusses the use of pelvic floor dilators: their purpose, selection, care, and its potential impact on conditions like vaginismus and rectal pain. The episode emphasizes slow, mindful practice, the role of mental and physical readiness, and the importance of personalized pacing.

Welcome to The Alexis Anderson Podcast.

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RESOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Good Vibrations: sexual education and inclusive pleausre products
• Episode 02: Belly Breathing and Total Body Relaxation
• Episode 01: Pelvic Floor 101
• Article on the 2 Scale System

SHOW NOTES

0:57 – A welcome and introduction to what we are talking about today!

1:08 – Alexis explains what a dilator is, and shares some examples of how its used

4:08 – Things to consider when choosing a dilator

8:10 – Care instructions for your dilator

8:44 – Addressing skin and tissue issues PRIOR to dilator use

10:44 – Let's talk about how to use dilators

14:25 – Prerequisites before starting dilator therapy

22:34 – It's time to introduce the use of the dilator (make sure to take care of ALL prerequisites, first!)

30:13 – Alexis shares some important notes about dilator therapy

33:47 – Alexis brings the episode to a close with a review of what we talked about

Great sexual experiences don’t often just happen by accident – they're created and they’re practiced. In today’s episode, Dr. Alexis Anderson will teach us the four pillars of a well-thought-out sexual experience. She will walk through everything from creating the right environment, to the ongoing conversation that keeps everyone comfortable and present, all the way through to aftercare involved when the experience has concluded.

Whether you’re new to being intentional about your sexual practice, looking to deepen your practice, or maybe you’re experiencing a new medical diagnosis that has changed your sexual practice – this episode is for you!

Welcome to The Alexis Anderson Podcast.

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Want more? Visit my website www.alexisandersondpt.com, and connect with me on Instagram (@alexisandersondpt). Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

SHOW NOTES

0:57 – A welcome and introduction to what we are talking about today!

1:54 – Alexis leads with a disclaimer, thanking the BDSM community for their ingenuity and work, and sharing her trust in them

4:30 – Topic #1: Set up

7:39 – A note on removing distractions

8:36 – Alexis! This sounds like a LOT to prep for a sexual experience!

9:10 – Topic #2: Communication

17:11 – Topic #3: Continuous and enthusiastic consent

19:26 – Topic #4: After care

23:27 – Who these four pillars apply to

23:42 – Alexis brings the episode to a close with a review of what we talked about

Imagine going to a restaurant where you like EVERYTHING on the menu – how exciting is that? In today's episode, Dr. Alexis Anderson introduces the concept of a sexual menu, a tool for individuals and those in interpersonal sexual relationships to explore their sexuality in a safe and pleasurable way. She explains how to create a sexual menu, the importance of communication in relationships, and shares real-life examples of how clients have successfully used this concept to enhance their intimacy and connection. The episode emphasizes the significance of adapting sexual practices as bodies change over time and encourages listeners to embrace creativity and exploration in their sexual lives.

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If you liked this episode of the Alexis Anderson Podcast, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes,Spotify, and anywhere you listen to podcasts to rate/review/subscribe to the show.

Want more? Visit my website www.alexisandersondpt.com, and connect with me on Instagram (@alexisandersondpt). Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!

SHOW NOTES

0:57 – A welcome and introduction to what we are talking about today!

1:55 – What is a “sexual menu”?

2:24 – Alexis leads us through an exercise to create/co-create our own sexual menu!

5:50 – Alexis describes how to further explore some of the “NOs” that come out of this exercise (along with examples and communication scenarios)

9:57 – Alexis shares a variety of reasons why folks might use a sexual menu, including some client examples

16:20 – Alexis brings the episode to a close with a review of what we talked about