PelvicSense

PelvicSense A pain-science-informed, self-paced mind & body exercise digital home program designed to enhance pelvic self-management. Used alongside medical care.

Pilot medical research observed significant reductions in pain intensity and catastrophizing.

Urinary urgency often happens when the brain becomes extra protective of the pelvic area and signals urgency, even if th...
02/07/2026

Urinary urgency often happens when the brain becomes extra protective of the pelvic area and signals urgency, even if the bladder is only a little full.
A healthy bladder can hold as much as a grapefruit, but many people feel the urge to go when it only has as much as a kiwi. Poor sleep can make urgency worse by causing the brain to interpret normal bladder sensations as stronger than they really are. Always check with your doctor to make sure there is no infection.
For an update on the science of urinary urgency and skills you can do to calm an overactive bladder, check the blog:
https://www.pelvicsense.com/blog/stop-urinary-urgency-and-the-constant-feeling-that-you-have-to-go.

PGAD/GPD symptoms can arise from multiple parts of the body, not just the ge****ls. Contributing areas may include the p...
02/07/2026

PGAD/GPD symptoms can arise from multiple parts of the body, not just the ge****ls. Contributing areas may include the pelvis, pelvic floor, spinal cord, cauda equina, and brain pathways.

Medical guidance now emphasizes assessing these 5 regions while also supporting ongoing, concurrent nervous-system calming. Strategies that help regulate the nervous system can reduce symptom intensity and improve comfort while waiting for or while receiving medical care.

In January 2026, the Fifth International Consultation on Sexual Medicine (ICSM) published new evidence-based recommendations that significantly advance the diagnosis and treatment of Persistent Ge***al Arousal Disorder / Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD)

For a full summary of the article, visit: https://www.pelvicsense.com/blog/how-to-manage-PGAD-GPD-expert-advice-and-treatment

It's 2 AM. You can't sleep because of pain. So you ask AI for answers.But what if those answers are wrong?I've been usin...
02/03/2026

It's 2 AM. You can't sleep because of pain. So you ask AI for answers.

But what if those answers are wrong?

I've been using AI to organize educational blog content about pelvic pain, and I caught a serious error:

AI wrote: "Your body is trying too hard to protect you."

Should be: "Your nervous and immune systems have become hypersensitive to threats; the brain becomes overprotective sending pain signals even though the original tissue injury has healed."

This isn't a small distinction. It perpetuates the outdated idea that pain equals tissue damage.

I also found fabricated research citations and fear-inducing claims about normal activities.

The problem: Healthcare providers can spot these errors. Patients searching at 2 AM can't.

What to do:
✅ Never assume AI health info is accurate
✅ Verify with professionals
✅ Report errors when you find them

AI has huge potential for health education—but only if it's accurate.

Have you caught AI giving wrong health information?

Seeking Participants: Clinical Trial for Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD)Queen's University Sexual Health Resear...
01/22/2026

Seeking Participants: Clinical Trial for Women with Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD)

Queen's University Sexual Health Research Lab is recruiting participants for a three-year randomized clinical trial evaluating
PelvicSense®, a digital home program for women with Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD).

What is Provoked Vestibulodynia (PVD)?
Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a chronic pain condition characterized by intense burning, stinging, or rawness at the vaginal entrance.

Symptoms are triggered by touch, pressure, or pe*******on, including sexual activity, tampon use, or gynecological exams. PVD can significantly affect quality of life, sexual function, and emotional well-being.

Our pilot study of PVD and Endometriosis demonstrated significant improvements in pain intensity and pain catastrophizing.

We are now expanding to assess whether this online pelvic health program, which integrates physical and psychological education and guided mind/body exercises, further supports recovery in conjunction with medical care.

Participant Benefits:
• Complimentary three-month access to the SILVER PelvicSense® program (valued at $174.00)
• Confidential online questionnaires
• Opportunity to contribute to evidence-based pelvic pain care

To check eligibility and learn more, please visit:
https://queensu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_40clS7CsgUd59Qy

For questions, please visit: http://www.sexlab.ca/participate
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For Healthcare Providers: If you treat patients with vulvodynia, chronic pelvic pain, or sexual pain disorders, please consider sharing this opportunity. Your support can help expand access to self-management tools and advance research in this underserved area.

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