Gynecology & Sexual Health: The Pelvic Floor Connection from a Top Chicago Concierge Practice (Copy)

Vibrators aren't just for pleasure they can be powerful tools for healing sexual pain, vaginismus, and pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode, Lara Pack shares her raw journey from debilitating sexual pain to creating Elixir Play, a company making medical-grade vibrators designed for healing, not just pleasure. Lara opens up about living with vaginismus after childbirth, navigating endometriosis since age 15, and being dismissed by doctors who told her the pain was "all in her head." After a year of pelvic floor therapy and discovering how external vibration helped her muscles finally relax, she decided to create vibrators women could actually trust—made from body-safe materials without the harmful chemicals found in most unregulated "novelty" products. We dive into why vibrators should be prescription items in medical offices, how they help with IUD insertion pain, the science behind vibration therapy for tight pelvic floors, and why context matters when it comes to penetration (clinical exams vs. pleasure). Lara also shares her vision for breaking the stigma around women's sexual health and why she refuses investors to maintain complete control over her company's ethics. What You'll Learn: -How vaginismus develops and why it's both physical and psychological. -Why vibration increases blood flow and helps pelvic floor muscles relax. -The connection between endometriosis, inflammation, and sexual pain. -How soft, non-phallic vibrator designs help trauma survivors. -Why there's zero regulation on pleasure products (and what that means for your safety). -How to use vibrators before and during penetration for pain management. -Why advocating for yourself matters when doctors dismiss your pain.