Why We Whisper “Pelvic Floor” — and Why That Needs to Change

Why is it that we normalize knee braces, dental visits, and gym memberships, but still whisper about the pelvic floor—a vital part of the body that affects everything from posture to pleasure?

In this powerful episode of the Crackin’ Backs Podcast, we sit down with Kim Vopni, known worldwide as The Vagina Coach, to break the silence and stigma surrounding pelvic health. She explains why pelvic floor care should be as common as brushing your teeth—and how understanding it can transform your strength, confidence, and even your sex life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
 

• Why pelvic floor health is critical for both women and men

• How Kegels alone aren’t the full solution—and what to do instead

• What “Buff Muff” training really means

• The connection between the pelvic floor, breath, and core stability

• How issues like incontinence, constipation, and prolapse can often be prevented or improved

The Taboo That Keeps Women Silent

For generations, the pelvic floor has been treated like a secret—something to be discussed in whispers, if at all.

“We normalize dental care but treat pelvic health like it’s shameful. That silence has caused generations of women to suffer unnecessarily.” — Kim Vopni


Vopni highlights how social media censorship, lack of education, and cultural discomfort have kept this topic in the dark. Even medical providers often skip essential questions like, “Do you leak when you laugh?” or “Do you experience pain during sex?”

But awareness is growing. Slowly, more people are learning that the pelvic floor isn’t just “down there”—it’s the foundation of the core and a key player in everything from balance and bladder control to breathing and strength.

Why “Just Do Kegels” Isn’t Enough

When most people hear “pelvic floor,” they think “Kegels.” But as Vopni explains, that’s like saying leg extensions are the only way to train your legs.

A true pelvic floor workout—like her Buff Muff Method—requires dynamic, multi-directional movement, breath coordination, and progressive overload, just like any other muscle group.

Fun Fact: Research shows that over 50% of people perform Kegels incorrectly, often holding tension instead of learning proper contraction and relaxation.

Vopni’s approach integrates movement, posture, and breathing to retrain the pelvic floor to “react at the right time, with the right amount of force.”

How to Start Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor

Vopni’s advice applies to everyone—from new moms to athletes to older adults. Her go-to tips include:

1. Hydrate well: Aim for 2–3 liters of water daily. Dehydration worsens bladder irritation and constipation.

2. Check your posture: Avoid sitting all day with your tailbone tucked under; vary your movement often.

3. Breathe intentionally: On the inhale, expand the belly and pelvic floor; on the exhale, gently engage.

4. Train dynamically: Incorporate pelvic floor awareness into squats, bridges, and lunges.

5. Address constipation early: Straining harms the pelvic floor—regular, easy bowel movements are essential.

And yes—she coined the term “Poophoria” to describe that euphoric feeling of a complete, healthy bowel movement. “You should feel amazing after you poop,” she says with a laugh.

Did You Know?

50% of women who have given birth experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse, yet most have never heard of it until diagnosis. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)

That statistic alone reveals how overlooked pelvic floor education truly is.

Breaking the Silence, Reclaiming Power

Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t just about leaks or laxity—it’s about confidence, self-awareness, and quality of life.
Kim Vopni’s mission is to replace shame with science and give women (and men) permission to talk openly about their anatomy.

“We should know our pelvic floor like we know our teeth. If we taught this early, we’d change the trajectory of women’s health forever.” — Kim Vopni

Ready to Learn More?

If you’ve ever struggled with leakage, pain, or just curiosity about how your body really works, this conversation will change how you think about your core from the inside out.

Watch the full episode with Kim Vopni on our Crackin’ Backs YouTube Channel or listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.