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Papaya
small bulbous cactuses to represent ovarian cysts of PCOS
Pelvic + Sexual Health
PCOS Pain: Understanding Your Symptoms & Treatment Options
June 2, 2023
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a hand holding a passionfruit to represent vaginoplasty for transgender women
Pelvic + Sexual Health
An Expert Guide to Vaginoplasty for Transgender Women
May 30, 2023
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Emma McGowan
A brightly colored illustration of the pelvic bones and pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Pelvic Floor Anatomy 101
May 24, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A flower to represent the pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Is Your Pelvic Floor Too Tight, Too Weak, or Both?
May 22, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman's hand resting on her inner thigh for a story about pudendal neuralgia
Pelvic + Sexual Health
5 Things to Know About Pudendal Neuralgia
May 19, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman holding a mirror that she's about to use to get a closer look at her clitoris
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Discover the Hidden Parts of Your Clitoris
May 18, 2023
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Alexandra Bertucci, PT, DPT
a dried, pressed flower to symbolize vaginal collapse
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What Is Vaginal Collapse — and Do You Need to Worry About It?
May 16, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
A woman with pelvic organ prolapse getting ready to exercise
Pelvic + Sexual Health
8 Tips & Exercises for Healing Pelvic Organ Prolapse
May 11, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
A woman crouching in response to endometriosis pain
Pelvic + Sexual Health
An Updated Guide to Endometriosis Pain & How to Treat It
May 9, 2023
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
A woman in her second trimester of pregnancy sitting on an exercise ball to relieve her back pain.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Second Trimester Back Pain Explained
May 4, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
a display box showing vaginal dilators in different colors and sizes
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Vaginal Dilators According to an Expert Pelvic Floor PT
May 3, 2023
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
a black pregnant woman relaxing with her hands on her belly
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Birth Prep: 10 Items to Add to Your Hospital Bag from Pelvic Floor PTs
May 2, 2023
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A woman holding a large stone behind her body for as story on what pelvic organ prolapse feels like
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What Does Pelvic Organ Prolapse Really Feel Like?
April 28, 2023
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Ryann Summers
Actress, comedian, writer, producer, and Origin Advisor Ilana Glazer on set with Origin physical therapy
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Ilana Glazer Talks Painful Sex & Shame as a Barrier to Healing
April 26, 2023
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a woman tying a knot in a multi-colored rope that's part of her bikini bottom
Pelvic + Sexual Health
25+ Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (from Itchy Vulva & Weak Orgasm to Low Back Pain)
April 21, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman's low back in the first trimester of pregnancy
Pregnancy + Postpartum
First Trimester Back Pain Explained
April 20, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
An illustration of a map of the united states with a blue banner that reads "We're Nationwide!"
Company News
Origin is Now Available Nationwide
April 19, 2023
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Carine Carmy
a postpartum person holding their baby for a story about c-section scar healing stages
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The Ultimate Guide to C-Section Scar Healing Stages
April 13, 2023
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a close up of thorns on a cactus for a story on trigger pelvic floor points.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
How to Treat Painful Trigger Points in Your Pelvic Floor
April 7, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman holding a book between her legs to symbolize her vulva and sexuality
Mind Body Healing
5 Books on Our Nightstand Now
April 5, 2023
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Mattie Schuler
An image of a hand stretching nylon to symbolize the anatomy of fascia
Mind Body Healing
An Expert Guide to Your Fascia (Plus Tips on How to Stretch It)
April 4, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a new mom doing virtual physical therapy at home with her baby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is Virtual Care at Origin Right for You?
March 31, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
a woman sitting on the floor in butterfly position, relaxing her pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
5 Exercises that Help Relax Your Pelvic Floor
March 27, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman holding up a menstrual cup in one hand and a tampon in the other
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Tampons & Menstrual Cups for Vaginismus
March 23, 2023
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Madison Reynolds
a new mother holding her newborn baby for a story on episiotomy and perineal tear recovery
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Birth Recovery: Healing from a Perineal Tear or Episiotomy
March 20, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman doing exercises to heal diastasis recti
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Why the Best Exercises for Diastasis Recti are Different for Everyone
March 15, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A close-up image of a Georgia O'Keefe flower painting that looks like the vulva for a story on vulva anatomy
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Vulva Anatomy: Do You Know Where Your Urethra Is? Are You Sure?
March 9, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a pink cocktail in crystal stemware with a blood orange garnish and salt rim for a story about bladder irritants
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Bladder Irritants: What They Are & When to Avoid Them
March 6, 2023
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Chloe-Anne Swink
A vintage photo of movement icon and kegel inventor Margaret Morris from one her dance peformances
People + Stuff We Love
Meet Margaret Morris: Movement Icon & Actual Inventor of the Kegel
March 1, 2023
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a coral colored poppy cradled between a woman's hands on a pink background
Pelvic + Sexual Health
GYN Pelvic Exams are Dreaded by Up to 80% of Women — Here's How Pelvic Floor PTs Can Help
February 28, 2023
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a person sitting down on the ground outside holding a flower in their hands over their bladder
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Most Effective Treatment for Bladder Pain (Interstitial Cystitis)
February 23, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a pregnant person stretches in their living room to help prevent pregnancy pain in their hips, back, and pelvis
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pregnancy Pain: Why Your Entire Body Aches & How to Feel Better
February 21, 2023
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Madison Reynolds
A close-up photo of a pregnant woman lying in bed
Pregnancy + Postpartum
5 Feel-Good Sex Positions for Pregnancy
February 16, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
white orgasm enhancing cream on a beige background
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Do "Orgasm Enhancing" Creams and Lubes Really Work?
February 14, 2023
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a woman dressed in soft, cream colored clothing, holding her pregnant belly
Company News
Origin Partners with GWHI to Improve BIPOC Maternal Health Outcomes
February 10, 2023
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A close-up photo of a peeled, halved blood orange on a mustard yellow background to symbolize high genital esteem and big vulva energy.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Get Big Vulva Energy: How to Boost Your Genital Self-Esteem
February 8, 2023
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Ryann Summers
A woman exercising in a city park to help relieve her postpartum low back pain.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
6 Exercises That Help Relieve Postpartum Back Pain
February 6, 2023
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
pottery that has been repaired in the Japanese Kintsugi style to represent an episiotomy scar
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Why Does My Episiotomy Scar Hurt Years Later?
January 31, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Origin CEO, Co-founder, and writer Carine Carmy confidently holds her newborn baby to her chest
Pregnancy + Postpartum
"I Was Terrified of Childbirth Pain — Until My Contractions Started"
January 26, 2023
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Carine Carmy
a woman in gray leggings and a pink sports bra having a coregasm while using an ab exercise machine at the gym
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Coregasm Explained: What Causes an Exercise-Induced Orgasm?
January 24, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman at a sunlit desk is eating coffee and reading Origin's State of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy report
Company News
Our 'State of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy' Report is Hot Off the Press!
January 18, 2023
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A pregnant individual in sunglasses and a black top looking down at her pregnant belly because she's worried about diastasis rectis abdominis
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Expert Tips for Preventing Postpartum Diastasis Recti
January 17, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a photo of a woman in plank position, shot from behind to highlight her tight or hypertonic pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
10 Signs You Have a Tight Pelvic Floor
January 12, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a close-up photograph of the pistons of an orange flower to symbolize fertility and mindset
Mind Body Healing
Believe You Can Conceive: The Science-Backed Power of Mindset to Support Fertility
January 10, 2023
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An illustrated photo of Origin Sarah Oreck, MD, MS, surrounded by cheerful, colored bands in coral, pink, and mustard yellow
Mind Body Healing
Expert Q&A: Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Help Prevent Postpartum Depression?
January 4, 2023
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A woman lying on the ground with her legs resting on the wall and her arms spread out to the sides, de
Mind Body Healing
Do Your Rest: 5 Grounding Techniques to Try Now
January 1, 2023
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a postpartum individual holding up her t-shirt to reveal her belly with stretch marks and a c-section scar that itches and hurts years after childbirth
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is It Normal for My C-section Scar to Hurt or Itch Years Later?
December 29, 2022
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Mattie Schuler
a close-up of an embarrassed woman holding her hand up to partly block her face
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Could you Draw Your Pelvic Floor? These Women Tried...
December 22, 2022
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A portrait of Sabia Wade, aka The Black Doula, Origin Advisor and author of a new book on Reproductive Justice
Health Equity
Expert Q&A: Sabia Wade on Reproductive Justice & Birthing Her First Book
December 20, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a photo of a white toilet that's been turned into a planter, with beautiful green catcus plants growing out onto the wall for a story on irritable bowel syndrome
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Top Treatments to Try for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
December 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A photograph of sand dunes under a red sky to represent a dry vulva an vagina for a story on vaginal dryness before menopause
Pelvic + Sexual Health
"Why Is My Vulva & Vagina Always Dry?" Get Expert Answers & Product Recs
December 13, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A photo of Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, author of Menopause Bootcamp, surrounded by bright colors
Menopause
Expert Q&A: What You Need to Know About Menopause Now
December 8, 2022
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Stephanie Booth
A close-up photo of a woman's hand and wrist holding up her toddler for a story on carpal tunnel syndrome and dequervain's tenosynovitis
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Hand & Wrist Pain: Is It Carpal Tunnel or De Quervain's?
December 6, 2022
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Madison Reynolds
a close-up image of two people lying side by side in bed for a story on the best vibrators for vaginismus
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Clitoral Vibrators for Vaginismus
December 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a small, beautifully wrapped gift on a fluffy white duvet cover
People + Stuff We Love
The 2022 Origin Gift Guide
November 28, 2022
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a close up of the delicate inner folds of a mushroom to symbolize symphysis pubis dysfunction
Pregnancy + Postpartum
10 Ways to Relieve the Pain of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
November 22, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
A pregnant woman in black leggings and a brown sports bra leans back into a stretch for a story on safe exercise during pregnancy
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How to Exercise Safely When Pregnant: Guidelines, Tips, Precautions & More
November 17, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman wearing a rust colored t-shirt knotted at the waist, holding a pink exercise ball above her head to strengthen her deep core with exercise
Pelvic + Sexual Health
7 Exercises That Strengthen Your Deep Core & Pelvic Floor
November 15, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
a close up photo of dandelion seeds and stems on a background of yellow, sunny sky
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pelvic Floor Healing After Miscarriage & Early Pregnancy Loss
November 10, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a postpartum woman running at sunset
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Exercise: Read This Before You Start Running (or Any Kind of Workout)
November 8, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Emptying your bladder
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Feel Like You Can't Get All The Pee Out? These 4 Tricks May Help
November 3, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a couple sitting on a bed, holding hands
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Sex Positions to Avoid Pain with Insertion
November 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
An image of Origin PT Dr. Beverly Miras with bold bands of color in the background
Pelvic + Sexual Health
My Endometriosis Struggle Lasted 15 Yrs — Here's How I Finally Took Control
October 27, 2022
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Dr. Beverly Miras, PT, DPT
a close up photo of a fig to represent the female reproductive system in menopause
Menopause
We Could All Use a Refreshingly Positive Guide to Menopause
October 25, 2022
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Madison Reynolds
a postpartum woman gently massaging her breast to clear a clogged milk duct
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How to Clear a Clogged Duct with Gentle Breast Massage
October 18, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A black and white image of a woman holding one hand on her neck and one hand on her forehead
Mind Body Healing
To Prevent "Tech Neck," Change the Way You Hold Your Phone
October 14, 2022
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a close up photo of a woman's collarbone showing the texture of her skin
Pelvic + Sexual Health
(Re)Discover Pleasurable Touch with Sensate Focus
October 11, 2022
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Amanda Angelotti, MD
a woman at the beach, using her hands to shape a vulva out of sand to represent vulvodynia
Pelvic + Sexual Health
All About Vulvar Pain (Vulvodynia) & How to Get Relief
October 6, 2022
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Madison Reynolds
a skein of yarn shown close-up from the side — the whole in the center of the yarn is a metaphor for an anus with rectal prolapse
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Your Complete Guide to Rectal Prolapse
October 4, 2022
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Mattie Schuler
a serene woman floating in the air over the sea in a flowing dress to evoke the subconscious, freedom of feeling, and a mind-body connection
Mind Body Healing
Our Bodies Hold the Key to Mental Health
September 29, 2022
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Carine Carmy
A sliced grapefruit that looks like a vulva on a summer table bathed in dappled sunlight
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Posture Check: Why You Need to Stop Sitting on Your Vulva
September 26, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a smiling, cool-looking young woman in a mustard colored hat contemplating kegels as she sits outside on some moss-covered concrete stairs
Pelvic + Sexual Health
All Your Kegel Questions Answered by a Pelvic Floor PT
September 20, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman doing her Origin physical therapy exercises in a park in Austin
Company News
Our Doors are Open in Austin, TX!
September 20, 2022
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in a sunny room, a woman in black leggings does a kegel in squat position for better bladder control and sexual benefits
Pelvic + Sexual Health
5 Ways to Seriously Level Up Your Kegels
September 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Julie Sawaya Co-founder of Needed & Origin Patient
People + Stuff We Love
Needed Co-Founder Julie Sawaya on Supporting Your Birthing Body
September 13, 2022
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A young woman looking up with her hand on her chin, showing curiosity about her pelvic floor exam.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Wondering What a Pelvic Floor Exam is Like? Let Us Explain.
September 6, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a photograph of striated red rock to represent the abdominal muscles
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Deep Core Anatomy: How Your Abdominals Work with Your Pelvic Floor
September 2, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman lifting her tank to reveal her swim suit bottoms to represent pelvic pain and pain with sex
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Physical Therapy for Painful Sex: Here's What to Expect
September 1, 2022
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Alexandra Bertucci, PT, DPT
A middle-aged body in a relaxed, natural position, to represent confidence while going through menopause
Menopause
Caring for Your Whole Self in Menopause
August 30, 2022
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A vagina shaped shell on a beach to represent the pelvic floor during menopause
Menopause
Is Low Estrogen Causing Your Pelvic Floor Symptoms?
August 25, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a concerned looking young Black woman
Health Equity
Access to Women's Healthcare is More Limited Than Most People Think
August 23, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
A woman's legs stretched out in bed with soft light coming from a nearby window
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What is the best lubricant for women's sexual pleasure and pain management?
August 22, 2022
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
A photo of author and pregnancy and postpartum exercise specialist Nora Pearlman
People + Stuff We Love
What to Look for in a Pregnancy & Postpartum Personal Trainer
August 17, 2022
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Nora Pearlman
a triangular rock that looks a little like a coccyx
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pain in the Butt? 10 Ways to Relieve Postpartum Tailbone Pain
August 16, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
a person pumping while her baby sleeps nearby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
7 Ways to Prevent Pain & Strain While You Pump
August 12, 2022
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a belly with stretch marks and a cesarean scar massage
Pregnancy + Postpartum
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cesarean Scar Massage
August 10, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman on a yoga mat leaning over to say hi to her baby in a car seat. a laptop is open for her virtual postpartum physical therapy visit.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Why All Birthing People Need Postpartum Physical Therapy
August 9, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a postpartum individual breastfeeding / chestfeeding their newborn
Pregnancy + Postpartum
4 Breast/Chestfeeding Positions Recommended by Physical Therapists
August 3, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a close up shot of the U.S. Capitol building
Health Equity
How to Support the 'Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act' in One Minute or Less
August 2, 2022
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a woman sensually holding a feather up to face
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Origin + Maude: A Feel-Good Guide to Outercourse
July 29, 2022
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Chloe-Anne Swink
A happy but physically uncomfortable looking nursing mother who is trying to support her neck with her hand as she feeds her baby.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
9 Moves for Instant Relief of Postpartum Neck Pain
July 26, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
two people in bed with their legs crossed
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Expert Q&A: Do Orgasms Strengthen My Pelvic Floor?
July 21, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Origin advisor Ilana Glazer taking a selfie as she rubs her postpartum belly
Company News
Ilana Glazer Joins Origin as an Advisor
July 19, 2022
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a woman's hand on a blanket with a large, puffy weave
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Can't Poop? Bloated? Try This Expert-Approved Bowel Massage
July 18, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
large blue and red water balloons hanging from a line
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Bladder Up: The Ultimate Guide to Urinary Incontinence
July 15, 2022
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Mattie Schuler
a content mother hugging her sweet, sleeping baby close to her chest
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How I'm Overcoming Postpartum Fear & Anxiety — and Trusting That My Baby is Safe
July 13, 2022
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Dr. Anna McMaster, PT, DPT
a Black & White photo of a woman's pelvic area underwater
Mind Body Healing
The Complicated Truth About Chronic Pelvic Pain
July 7, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a close up photo of garlic, one of the foods that can make bowel incontinence worse
Pelvic + Sexual Health
10 Foods That Could Be Making Your Bowel Incontinence Worse
July 5, 2022
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Chloe-Anne Swink
a woman wearing sunglasses
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Why Saying 'Yes' to Student PTs Ensures a Bright Future for Pelvic Health
June 28, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a photo of a woman's hand that looks like its vibrating as it touches a flower
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Origin + Maude: How to Get More Pleasure from Your Pelvic Floor
June 23, 2022
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Chloe-Anne Swink
a woman sitting on the toilet holding a roll of toilet paper
Pelvic + Sexual Health
I Didn't Want a Toilet Stool. Now I Hate to Poop Without One.
June 18, 2022
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Gloria Goñi
a postpartum mom exercising her pelvic floor in bridge position with her baby on her lap
Company News
Introducing Our New Postpartum Recovery Program
June 16, 2022
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a woman doing pelvic floor exercises postpartum
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The 10 Best Pelvic Floor Exercises to Do Postpartum
June 14, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
a woman wearing a pair of coral colored absorbant underwear
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Incontinence Products According to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists
June 9, 2022
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a woman in a white shirt holding an earthenware pitcher in front of her body
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How to Self-Check for Pelvic Organ Prolapse — and What to Do Next
June 7, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a red rock cavern that looks like a vaginal opening
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Vaginismus Explained: The Incredibly Common Condition No One Talks About
June 2, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
A close up of Sabia Wade, aka the Black Doula
Pregnancy + Postpartum
"The 5 Craziest Things I've Heard Birthing Partners Say" by Our Favorite Doula
May 31, 2022
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Sabia Wade
three women with their arms around each other for support
Pelvic + Sexual Health
I Might Have Endometriosis. Here’s Why I’m Not Scared.
May 26, 2022
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Gloria Goñi
a woman standing behind a large plant so that only her bright blue eye is visble
Pregnancy + Postpartum
“4 Eye-Opening Lessons I Learned From Having a Baby” by a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
May 24, 2022
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
A mother lying face to face with her adorable baby in bed.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Night Sweats? Bleeding? 6 Postpartum Symptoms that May Surprise You
May 19, 2022
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a woman lying next to a huge gap in a rock face
Health Equity
Why You Should Care About the Health Research Gender Gap
May 12, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
an Islamic woman meditating on a yoga mat
Mind Body Healing
Proprioception & Your Pelvic Floor
May 9, 2022
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Chloe-Anne Swink
moms sitting close to each other with babies on their laps
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Mom-to-Mom Advice for the First 3 Months (We'll Keep This Short)
May 5, 2022
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A close-up of a woman's head from the back, she's lying on her side and her hair is pulled back to reveal her ear and neck.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Depression: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me
May 3, 2022
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A woman sitting on the beach with a soft relaxed belly
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Free The Belly! 4 Reasons to Stop Sucking In Your Stomach
May 2, 2022
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The original Origin team
Company News
It's Our Birthday!
April 30, 2022
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Carine Carmy
a woman holding a prickly-leaved pineapple in front of her body to symbolize dyspareunia
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What No One Tells You About Painful Sex (Dyspareunia)
April 26, 2022
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Allison Grinberg-Funes
a flamingo's neck that curves like a pelvic wand
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Best Pelvic Wands According to a Pelvic Floor PT
April 21, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A young woman laughing about having to potty train in her twenties
Pelvic + Sexual Health
I'm Potty Training in My Twenties & It's Life-Changing
April 19, 2022
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Gloria Goñi
A black pregnant woman holding a small yellow flower in front of her belly
Health Equity
All About the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act
April 12, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
a mom and newborn baby after a c-section delivery
Pregnancy + Postpartum
10 Dos & Don'ts for a Safer Cesarean Birth Recovery
April 7, 2022
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a bowl of lemons
Pelvic + Sexual Health
7 Tips for Healthy Poops from a Pelvic Floor PT
April 6, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a woman wringing water out of a pink cloth
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Your UTI Symptoms Could Be Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Disguise
April 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman shown from behind wearing white underwear, for a story on anal kegels and the pelvic floor
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Expert Q&A: All About Anal Kegels
March 30, 2022
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round, red cactus flowers growing on a large cactus leaf to symbolize endometriosis
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Endometriosis Treatment: The Options Are About to Get Better
March 24, 2022
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Sarah duRivage-Jacobs
woman drinking water in a restaurant
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Is Your Bladder Normal? Here's How to Tell
March 22, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman holding her postpartum breasts
Pregnancy + Postpartum
7 Self-Care Tips that Make Breastfeeding So Much Easier
March 17, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Women putting their hands together for amazing researchers in women's health
Health Equity
Women's Health Researchers Making Herstory
March 16, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
A woman with a newborn baby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
3 Labor & Delivery Positions that Can Speed Things Up
March 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
a stack of round shells to represent constipation
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Splinting: The Constipation Hack You Didn't Know Existed
March 3, 2022
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A woman sitting on the beach crosslegged, with her hands held over her abdomen in the shape of a heart for a story on pelvic self-exam.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Grab a Mirror, Friends. It's Time for a Pelvic Self-Check
February 22, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A mom leaning over a bathtub to bathe her baby for a story on physical therapy and proper childcare body mechanics.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
33 Ways to Save Your Back When Taking Care of Baby
February 15, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A body positive image of an individual with vaginal anatomy for an article on pelvic care and pelvic floor physical therapy
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Pelvic Floor Curious? Here's the Intro You're Looking For
February 10, 2022
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A woman holding up her hand surrounded by light to symbolize the pleasure of pelvic floorgasm
Pelvic + Sexual Health
How to Turn Your Orgasm into a Pelvic Floorgasm
February 1, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
An Origin patient checking out their new pelvic floor physical therapy dashboard
Company News
Introducing Your New Origin Dashboard
January 27, 2022
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An image of a woman covering her eyes for an Informative Story On HPV And Cervical Cancer
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Should You Worry About HPV if You’re Over 25?
January 18, 2022
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Adrianna Xue
A Woman Reaching For Her Vibrator In Bed In Hopes Of Giving Herself An Orgasm
Pelvic + Sexual Health
5 Orgasm Myths, Busted by a Sex-Positive Pelvic Floor PT
January 7, 2022
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Elaine Hunt
A Vintage Image Of 3 Women Exercising Together
People + Stuff We Love
Q&A: ‘Let’s Get Physical’ Author Danielle Friedman Talks Sex, Sweat & Objectification
January 7, 2022
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A pregnant woman preparing to give herself a perineal massage
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Why Perineal Massage is 100% Worth Doing
January 4, 2022
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman sitting on the toilet, frustrated about her overactive bladder
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Have to Pee AGAIN? How to Calm an Overactive Bladder
December 22, 2021
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A photo of a woman wearing a red hat in front of a big triangle to symbolize vaginal pain
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Vaginismus, Vulvodynia, Dyspareunia… What’s the Difference?
December 16, 2021
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A woman with stress urinary incontinence laughing after getting off of a trampoline
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Peeing When You Laugh is 1 of 3 Types of Urinary Incontinence
December 14, 2021
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The midsection of a female body painted in beautiful colors to represent the sacral chakra and pelvic floor
Mind Body Healing
Pelvic Health & Your Sacral Chakra with Melanie Santos
December 7, 2021
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A woman holding a lovingly wrapped gift in her arms
People + Stuff We Love
Holiday Gift Guide: Lube, Vibrators, Nipple Cream & More!
December 3, 2021
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A woman holding up a cookie shaped like a poop emoji to symbolize fecal incontinence
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Fecal Incontinence: Your Holiday Survival Guide
November 30, 2021
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Women talking about their pelvic floors at a holiday gathering.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
It’s Time We Talked Pelvic Health at the Holiday Table
November 24, 2021
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
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People + Stuff We Love
2021 is Nearly Done — Here's What We're Grateful For
November 24, 2021
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A postpartum woman feeling sensual thanks to the advice of a pelvic floor physical therapist and a sex educator.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Sex Advice from Experts We Trust
November 18, 2021
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a pregnant woman looking at an ultrasound image and worrying about gestational diabetes
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Worried About Gestational Diabetes? We've Got You.
November 16, 2021
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Woman sits in yogi squat position outdoors, making mudras with her fingers while practicing a pelvic floor breathing exercise.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The 1 Pelvic Floor Exercise Everyone Should Do (It's Not a Kegel)
November 9, 2021
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Dr. Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
A woman about to do yoga to ease menstrual pain.
Pelvic + Sexual Health
3 Yoga Poses That Help with Period Pain
November 4, 2021
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A woman's midsection with a flower to symbolize the impact of perimenopause on the pelvic floor
Menopause
Perimenopause & Your Pelvic Floor: Time for TLC
November 2, 2021
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Elaine Hunt
A pregnant woman having a virtual visit with a pelvic floor physical therapist
Pregnancy + Postpartum
10 Good Reasons to Try Virtual Physical Therapy
October 28, 2021
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A pregnant woman in pain holding her back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
9 Ways to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain
October 26, 2021
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A breast cancer survior sitting confidently astride a motorcycle with a tattoo of birds over her surgery scar
Mind Body Healing
Physical Therapy & Breast Cancer: Reconnecting with Your Body
October 21, 2021
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woman using a massage gun to relieve muscle tension and tightness
People + Stuff We Love
In the Market for a Massage Gun? We've Got Pro Tips
October 18, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Woman in pain holding her lower back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is Your Hip Pain Sciatica or Something Else?
October 12, 2021
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a woman concerned about diastasis recti holding her hand on her abdominals
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Check Yourself for Diastasis Recti
October 8, 2021
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT
a woman holding her baby close to her postpartum belly above her c-section scar
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How to Care for Your C-Section Scar to Prevent Pain & Discomfort
October 5, 2021
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Roo Harrigan
LGBTQ rainbow tunnel
Health Equity
LGBTQ+ Care at Origin
September 9, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Woman on her phone
Company News
Announcing Our New Online Booking Tool
August 23, 2021
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Alex Kramer
Pregnant woman in compression socks
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Swollen Feet During Pregnancy: Why It Happens & What To Do
August 23, 2021
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Birth control
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Birth Control for Postpartum & Breastfeeding Moms
July 19, 2021
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Women with a grapefruit
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Food To Get You In The Mood: How Nutrition Affects Your Sexual Health
July 9, 2021
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Mother and daughter with computer
People + Stuff We Love
Self Care for Work From Home (WFH) Parents
July 8, 2021
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Uncomfortable woman
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Stress Urinary Incontinence and Diastasis Recti
July 5, 2021
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Women seated doing yoga
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Yoga for Your First Trimester
June 14, 2021
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Woman breastfeeding
Pregnancy + Postpartum
4 Ways to Reduce Shoulder, Back, Neck & Wrist Pain While Breastfeeding
June 4, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Underwear on a clothesline
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pregnant and Itchy Down There? Get Some Relief!
May 26, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT and her daughters
Pregnancy + Postpartum
9 Tips for Preventing and Treating Mastitis & Clogged Milk Ducts
May 20, 2021
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Dr. Jenna Boyce, PT, DPT
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People + Stuff We Love
Celebrating Origin Moms with the Ultimate Nursing Sports Bra
May 6, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Healthy Postpartum Meals
Pregnancy + Postpartum
5 Lactation Boosting Nutrition Tips
May 5, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Black mother with baby
Health Equity
How We're Celebrating Black Maternal Health Week
April 14, 2021
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Sydney Jamison, PT, DPT
Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
Company News
Introducing Origin San Francisco & West Hollywood
April 13, 2021
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Carine Carmy
Mother with baby in baby carrier
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How to Choose the Best Baby Carrier or Wrap for Your Body
April 6, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Eyeshadow
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Why and How to Use a Dilator After a Vaginoplasty Procedure
March 31, 2021
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Dr. Emma Kaeser, PT, DPT
Circle
Pelvic + Sexual Health
What is a Pessary and Do I Need One?
March 30, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman cat/cow pose
Pelvic + Sexual Health
The Research Behind Hypopressives
March 18, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Health Fruits and Vegetables
Pelvic + Sexual Health
6 Ways to Support Your Endometriosis Through Diet & Lifestyle
March 18, 2021
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Stephanie Nielsen, RDN
Baby
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How Big Will My Baby Be?
March 13, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Postpartum belly
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Is It Safe for Me to Try Postpartum Abdominal Binding?
February 23, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
A woman's spine
Mind Body Healing
Trauma, Painful Sex & Your Pelvic Floor
February 18, 2021
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Dr. Bre Stuhlmuller
Mother's back
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The 411 on Epidurals and Perineal Tearing
February 17, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman planking
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Are Planks Safe During Pregnancy?
February 15, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Woman running
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Returning to Running After Baby
February 11, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Mother's pregnant belly
Pregnancy + Postpartum
How Pelvic Floor Exercise Improves Pregnancy & Childbirth Outcomes
February 8, 2021
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Dr. Liz Miracle, PT, MSPT, WCS
Pregnant woman sitting and feeling back pain
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Back Rib Pain During Pregnancy: When to DIY v. Virtual Physical Therapy
January 19, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
Pregnant woman in white sports bra and grey tights lies on her side, lifts one leg in a stretch to relieve sciatic nerve pain in pregnancy.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
17 Stretches for Immediate Sciatica Pain Relief During Pregnancy
January 14, 2021
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Dr. Sarah Clampett, PT, DPT
A site-specific mural called “Crescere” in Brentwood
People + Stuff We Love
Mural Design Q&A With Allison Kunath
October 15, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Woman lying in bed
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Sexual Health and Discomfort
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Woman's & man's hands holding a positive pregnancy test
Pelvic + Sexual Health
Fertility and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Pregnant woman doing physical exercises
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Pregnancy and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Woman doing yoga with child
Pregnancy + Postpartum
Postpartum Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Mature woman stretching
Menopause
Menopause and Physical Therapy
September 3, 2020
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Dr. Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Origin's reception in Los Angeles
Company News
Introducing our new home for women's health physical therapy in Los Angeles
August 26, 2020
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Carine Carmy
Brunch food
Pregnancy + Postpartum
What Foods Should I Avoid During Pregnancy?
August 6, 2020
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Halle Tecco
Little Girl Playing
People + Stuff We Love
Introducing Helpr childcare in-person and online for Origin clients
July 13, 2020
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Holly Lemyre
A pregnant woman stands in front of a wooden door, wearing a grey dress. She is holding her belly as if to provide pelvic support.
Pregnancy + Postpartum
The Best Pregnancy Belly Bands According to an Expert Physical Therapist
July 9, 2020
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Dr. Caitlin Abusamra, PT, DPT

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