Thoughtful Gifting: Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Pelvic Floor Health
With the holiday season in full swing, it's the perfect time to think about gifts that offer more than just momentary delight. Why not give the gift of health this year? Specifically, let's talk about presents that can contribute to pelvic floor health – a gift that truly keeps on giving! Whether for a loved one or as a treat to yourself, these ideas are sure to bring both joy and wellness.
Fitness Equipment for Pelvic Floor Strengthening
Resistance Bands: Ideal for a range of pelvic floor exercises, resistance bands are a versatile and practical gift for anyone looking to strengthen these crucial muscles. We love this linked band set - it gives you a rough estimation of the weight from the bands, and allows you to interchange the bands. It also provides ankle loops and a door anchor point.
Stability Balls: Great for core and pelvic floor workouts, stability balls can help in improving posture and enhancing muscle tone.
Yoga Mat: Encourage regular pelvic floor-friendly exercises like yoga or Pilates with a high-quality yoga mat.
Wellness and Relaxation Gifts
Massage Gift Certificate: Tension release is key in managing pelvic floor health. A massage can be a wonderful gift to help relax the body and, by extension, the pelvic floor muscles. Do your research and find a quality massage therapist near you!
Aromatherapy Diffuser and Essential Oils: Promote relaxation at home with an aromatherapy diffuser set. Lavender, chamomile, and clary sage are great for stress relief. If you have a friend that sells essential oils, I’m sure they have a diffuser they’d be able to recommend or point you towards! Otherwise, an option on Amazon is HERE
Weighted Blanket: Known for reducing anxiety and improving sleep quality, a weighted blanket can indirectly benefit pelvic floor health by enhancing overall relaxation. The linked one is great because it’s also sherpa material!
Recovery Equipment (If you’ve never done heat or cold, always a good idea to check with someone to make sure it’s a safe option for you)
Hyperice X - Advanced Contrast Therapy - Knee - Contrast therapy combines the best of both worlds. It has cold therapy and hot therapy. This can help with both pain and inflammation.
Infrared (IR) Sauna Blanket - especially in these cold months, an IR Sauna blanket can really help you warm up!
Educational Resources
Books on Pelvic Floor Health: There are many informative books that offer guidance on maintaining a healthy pelvic floor, a gift that's both educational and empowering. Some of our favs include:
Interstitial Cystitis Solution: This is a great, comprehensive guide to pelvic health issues.
Be on the lookout - we have a currently have FREE pelvic health guide, and are working to writing a comprehensive guide to pelvic floor health and wellness. Find our link to receive the guide on our welcome page.
Sex, God, and the Conservative Church: (If they only have the hard cover left…opt for the Audiobook, Click Here …don’t buy the $200 hard cover…that’s too much for a book!). This one talks about shame surrounding sexual health, and provides evidence showing that power and control were chosen over sexual health and wellness.
Subscription to Health Magazines: A thoughtful gift for anyone interested in health and wellness, including topics on pelvic floor health.
Personal Care, Sexual Health, and Comfort
High-Quality Leak-Proof Underwear: For those managing incontinence, leak-proof underwear can be both practical and confidence-boosting. (But! This should not be a permanent solution!)
Seat Cushions for Pelvic Comfort: Ergonomically designed seat cushions can reduce pressure on the pelvic floor, a thoughtful gift for someone who spends a lot of time sitting.
Lube! Look for unscented. We love überlube at Kos. Intimate Rose also makes quality lube. Use “Kristen44” for a discount on your orders at Intimate Rose.
Pelvic Wand - Browse through Intimate Rose’s website. We love the pelvic wand - it can be helpful for many pelvic floor issues, and can also act as a toy for intimacy. There is even a vibrating wand option.
Gift Certificates for Health Services
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Sessions: A gift certificate for a consultation or therapy session with a pelvic floor specialist can be a deeply thoughtful gift for someone looking to start or continue their journey to pelvic health.
Yoga, Barre, or Pilates Classes: Classes focusing on core strength can be a great way to encourage pelvic floor health, making a class package a wonderful gift. Do your research and find good studios near you! For example, some top notch studios in the Twin Cities area include: Up Yoga, HUM Yoga and Barre, YogaFit, and Blooma (Blooma is excellent for pregnant and postpartum mommas!).
The holidays are a time for giving, and what better gift than one that contributes to health and well-being? These gift ideas are not just thoughtful, but they also promote the importance of pelvic floor health, a topic that deserves more attention and care. Happy gifting, and may your holidays be filled with joy and wellness!
If you need more guidance on choosing the perfect gift for pelvic floor health or have questions about improving your own pelvic health, don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s make this holiday season not just merry but also healthy and bright!
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