My name is Jennie and I have been a qualified physiotherapist since 2013. Initally I specialised in musculoskeletal physiotherapy before specialising further into pelvic health. A pelvic health physiotherapist is someone who treats conditions that occur in the pelvic region in both women and men. These commonly include bladder, bowel and sexual function issues but also encompass all type of pain within the pelvis and musculoskeletal issues around the pelvis. A lot of women I see are either pregnant or post partum but pelvic health issues can affect anyone of any age of gender at any time in their life. Pelvic health issues tend to occur around menopause because of the change in hormones. This can quite simply upset the...
In our Menopause Gamechangers Series, we'll be meeting the people behind the innovate brands and supportive communities, who are helping women navigating the menopause. Cat Armor, aka The Hormone Fairy, is 44 and a widow with 2 children. She started her journey as a Health Coach and Homeopath in 2009 after her dad passed away, but her passion for alternative medicine started in 1997 - when her first baby had a bad reaction to her vaccinations and she was desperate for a solution. Through her role she began to see more and more women with hormonal issues and depression. As she reached 39, she started to notice her own hormonal imbalance as she entered the Peri Menopause young. She knew she wanted to help other women...
We like to keep things positive here at BP3, but menopause is certainly not always a barrel of laughs. Of course there are the physical symptoms - the hot flushes, the thinning hair, the weight gain (we could go on…) - but there are also a whole bunch of menopausal side effects that you can’t see. We’re talking about the impact that the menopause can have on your mental health - something that will be all too familiar to anyone that’s going through it. Hormonal Havoc Many women report emotional stress during perimenopause and menopause. It might feel like you’re imagining it or you’re the only one going through this, but that’s certainly not the case. One of the...
Menopause is one of life’s inevitabilities for women. We will all go through it at some point in our lives, and yet, for many, it’s still a topic we feel uncomfortable discussing or educating ourselves about. As the Guardian stated in a recent article - “The menopause affects half the population, but it’s a largely neglected issue, both in the media and when it comes to scientific research”. When it comes to the menopause, knowledge definitely is power. If you understand exactly what is happening to your body, you can take the steps to navigate this whole new phase of womanhood! Let’s firstly break down exactly what menopause is. Ostensibly, menopause is when a woman stops having periods - it’s...
We were very proud to have been featured in the May 2020 issue of Women's Running Magazine. We were thrilled to have been voted "Best in Test" for essential Running Pants! We were in the same category as the amazing Runderwear and Ron Hill so to have been awarded 5 stars is overwhelming. All kit is tested by real runners: Passionate women with diverse running experiences, from dedicated marathoners to happy plodders. They wear the clothing on their usual runs to see if they go the distance. Here's what Esther had to say about our BP3 Sporty Knickers: "When I've tested period pants before, they've always been effective but unflattering - usually making some unfortunate dents in my side podge,...
