182- Why Kegels During Allergy Season Might Be Making Your Leaking Worse

If your leaking gets worse during allergy season… and your first instinct is to do more kegels — this episode might surprise you. Because while kegels can be helpful in some cases, they’re not always the solution — especially when your body is dealing with the repeated stress of coughing, sneezing, and increased pressure. In this episode, Dr. Des explains how everyday things like allergies can impact your pelvic floor, why symptoms may flare up this time of year, and what your body actually needs to handle these changes more effectively. If you’ve noticed more leaking, pressure, or discomfort with coughing or sneezing, this episode will help you understand what’s happening — and how to support your body without making symptoms worse. In This Episode, We Explore: How coughing and sneezing affect pelvic floor pressure Why symptoms may worsen during allergy season When kegels can actually increase tension or dysfunction The importance of coordination over constant contraction Simple ways to better support your pelvic floor during flare-ups Why This Matters Your pelvic floor doesn’t just need to be strong — it needs to be responsive. When your body is under increased demand, like during allergy season, the ability to manage pressure and coordinate movement becomes even more important than just “squeezing harder.” This is a key focus inside RESTORE, where we teach your body how to handle real-life movement and stressors so you can feel more in control and confident in your body.   Want a Guided Healing and Rehab Program to Help You Reconnect and RESTORE? If you’re ready to rebuild your core and pelvic floor with a structured, step-by-step plan, check out RESTORE, my 12-week pelvic floor and core rehabilitation program inside the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App. Inside RESTORE you’ll learn how to: ✔ release tension and improve mobility ✔ reconnect breath and pelvic floor coordination ✔ strengthen your core safely ✔ progress back to lifting, running, and higher-impact activities All with guided lessons, workouts, and support from a pelvic floor physical therapist. Inside RESTORE you’ll get: ✔️ 12 weeks of progressive breathwork, mobility & strength ✔️ 5- and 20-minute workouts to fit your life ✔️ Deep pelvic floor education (with zero fluff) ✔️ Real-life tools to reduce pain, improve leaks, and feel like YOU again ✔️ Access to our private community and support Inside RESTORE, we cover: Breathwork + pelvic floor connection Mobility + posture Nervous system regulation Core control + strength building Real-life application to everyday movement And how to stop leaking, rushing to the bathroom, or feeling disconnected from your core You’ll walk away from RESTORE with clarity, confidence, and a body you trust again. JOIN RESTORE NOW FOR INSTANT ACCESS TO LESSONS AND EXERCISES!!  JOIN NOW AND SAVE %50!! https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/checkout/86181d29-9811-4a33-80df-a82de21fa8fe Or  💎 Learn More About RESTORE below, my 12-week program that walks you step by step through pelvic floor and core healing — so you can stop leaking, reduce prolapse symptoms, and feel strong again.  https://balancedmomtality.com/restore  💖 Or Want Personalized 1:1 Coaching and Support? Book a virtual or in-person women’s health coaching/pelvic floor physical therapy session tailored to YOU. 📧 Email: PTDes@balancedmomtality.com ✨ Next Steps: 📲 Download the Pelvic Floor, Core & More App →  for guided breathwork, mobility, and strength progressions you can do at home. - Download PCM App iTunes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pelvic-floor-core-more/id6740750561  - Download PCM App Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pqw8e051gua.pmh8skrtsapp&pcampaignid=web_share Or Access Inside the web Browser: https://pelvic-floor-core-more.passion.io/  🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe to Pelvic Floor, Core & More so you never miss an empowering episode about pelvic floor health, core strength, and