DR. HEDWIG NEELS -Cycling, Queefing, & Pelvic Health
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Hedwig Neels, pelvic floor expert at Antwerp University Hospital, professor at the University of Antwerp, and author of The Pelvic Floor Book. With a passion for breaking taboos and empowering women, Hedwig brings clarity and compassion to conversations around pelvic health. Whether you’re a clinician, a cyclist, or someone navigating pelvic health firsthand, this conversation is packed with research-backed insights, humor, and real talk. Plus, we cover vaginal wind (yep, queefing), how to talk about it without shame, and why education matters.
We Talk About:
-Saddle health and how to prevent/treat saddle soreness
-Cystocele and urinary incontinence
-Prolapse fear and expectation-setting
-Pelvic floor myths and misconceptions
-How real-time ultrasound enhances treatment
-Cycling-specific pelvic health insights (bike fit, saddle pressure, and more)
Time Stamps
1:00 Introduction
4:00 benefits of real-time ultrasound
11:52 fear surrounding prolapse
20:40 setting expectations
23:24 discussing the research
35:26 vaginal wind (queefing)
45:08 cycling and bike seats
52:40 the importance of bike fit
54:35 rapid fire questions
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