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THE VAGINA DIALOGUE
Unfiltered, educational, shameless talk about vaginas and it’s bffs with Dr. Ashley

The Pelvic Floor: More Than Just a "Mom Thing"—Why It Deserves Your Attention at Every Stage of Life
When most people think of their pelvic floor, it’s usually during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, or menopause. But here’s the secret:...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Nov 26, 20246 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Using Light Therapy for Postpartum Healing: Why this Pelvic Wand is a Game-Changer
Postpartum recovery is no small feat. Your body has gone through one of the most significant events of its life—pregnancy and...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Nov 15, 20245 min read
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Are You Dealing With Urinary Leakage? Discover Common Triggers and Pelvic Floor-Friendly Solutions for Postpartum Moms!
Welcome, postpartum moms! As you navigate the beautiful journey of motherhood, there might be an unwelcome companion that decided to tag...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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Stop asking me if "I'm expecting"... I'm postpartum
I don't have enough fingers to count the number of times postpartum moms tell me: "I'm sick of people asking me when my baby is due." "I...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Sep 3, 20243 min read
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Let's get real about DRA (the postpartum belly)
Let's talk Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), what some people refer to as "the belly bulge, mummy tummy, and the momma pouch". I get a...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Sep 3, 20246 min read
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5 Beliefs That Stall Labor and Birth
The birth process is a journey that is affected by both the mind and the physical body. One influences the other, just as gears movement...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Sep 3, 20245 min read
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The Greatest Lesson I Learned From Childbirth
I admit it, I was snipped and tore like a potato chip bag during childbirth. If you get skeeved out by vagina talk and birth stories,...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Jun 18, 20247 min read
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Understanding Coccyx Pain Postpartum: A Guide to Relief
Hey there, mama-to-be or new mom! If you’re experiencing discomfort around your tailbone area after giving birth, you’re not alone....
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Jun 18, 20243 min read
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Navigating Painful Sex Postpartum: A powerful perspective
Let's have a candid chat about something many new moms shy away from discussing openly: painful sex postpartum. As a pelvic floor...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Jun 18, 20245 min read
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When and why to kegel in pregnancy
As pelvic floor physical therapist, I want to chat with you about something that might (and might not) be on your radar yet: Kegels. In...
Dr. Ashley Hocutt
Jun 3, 20243 min read
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Postpartum Period Products: What's Right For You?
I have to admit, vaginas are like snowflakes, each one is unique. There's no right or wrong style or shape vagina, but since we're all...
Dr. Ashley
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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4 Tips to Poo Like a Pro
It seems instinctual to poo. Little babies wiggle their legs around, hug their knees in tightly and get out their poo without moms...
Dr. Ashley
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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From Torn to Teacher: The Greatest Lesson I Learned From Childbirth
I admit it, I was snipped and tore like a potato chip bag during childbirth. If you get skeeved out by vagina talk and birth stories,...
Dr. Ashley
Apr 4, 20246 min read
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5 Tips to Avoid the Postpartum Tampon Slide
What's the deal with tampons sliding out vaginas once you become a mom? After having children, things don't stay where they're supposed...
Dr. Ashley
Apr 4, 20244 min read
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