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The Great Kegel Debate (Part 3): With Michelle Lyons

Should we be anti-Kegel? Has the pendulum swung too far?

We brought on the one and only Michelle Lyons to continue the conversation. It deserved a Part 3, and there's no one else we'd rather deep dive into the topic with than Michelle. We cover:

Why Kegels and pelvic floor muscle training are NOT the same thing

The history of Dr. Kegel (and why we may have misunderstood him)

Why pelvic floor rehab is far more sophisticated than "squeeze and lift"

The role of strength, timing, coordination, endurance, and movement

Why social media has made this debate more confusing

How to become a more…

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