Episode 11: Stress Incontinence: How to Sneeze, Jump, and Laugh Again Without Leaking
If you cross your legs before sneezing, avoid the trampoline at your kid's birthday party, or laugh so hard you need more than a tissue—you're not alone. And despite what you've been told, stress incontinence isn't "just a part" of motherhood or aging.
In this episode, Dr. Rebecca and Dr. Alex look under the hood on pelvic floor function, debunking the myths that keep people suffering in silence, and offering real, evidence-based solutions for leaking. Whether you're postpartum, a runner, a weightlifter, or just tired of planning your life around the bathroom, we'll give you the tools to reclaim your confidence and ditch the "just in case" pads.
What You’ll Learn
"Stress" incontinence is not about life stress (but may involve everyday habits you didn't realize were working against you)
Why Tik Tok influencers telling you to "engage your core" all day is terrible advice (& may be ruining your sex life)
Why addressing a "minor" leak in your 30s is the best way to stay out of a nursing home in your 80s.
How to tell if your pelvic floor is stuck in "overdrive".
Tune In If You’ve Ever Thought
“I just have a weak pelvic floor because I’ve had kids.”
OR “I’ve never had kids, so why am I peeing during my workouts?”
“I’ve been doing my Kegels, so why am I still leaking?”
“It’s just a minor annoyance - I can live with it.”
Resources
Find a pelvic floor PT near you: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global Directory
Parents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids by Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
Revive Reusable Bladder Support for Women and Impressa Incontinence Bladder Supports
Connect with us:
Dr. Rebecca Howard Eudy
Website: https://www.rebeccaeudy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccahowardeudy/
Newsletter: https://substack.com/@parentsinlove
Dr. Alexandra DiGrado
Website: https://www.bostonpelvicpt.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonpelvicpt/
Newsletter: https://bostonpelvicpt.myflodesk.com/underthehood
Under the Hood Podcast
Website: http://www.underthehoodpod.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthehooddocs/