Pelvic Health, Pleasure & the Cooch Ball with Jana Danielson
The Better Sex Podcast ~ Unfiltered Conversations
Release Date: 09/23/2025
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Pelvic Health, Pleasure & the Cooch Ball with Jana Danielson
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info_outlinePelvic Health, Pleasure & the Cooch Ball with Jana Danielson
In this episode of The Better Sex Podcast, I talk with pelvic health expert and creator of the Cooch Ball, Jana Danielson. We explore the connection between pelvic floor health and sexual well-being, and how caring for this overlooked part of the body can unlock more intimacy, pleasure, and vitality.
Along the way, Jana shares her journey of pain, incontinence, and dismissal by the medical system—and how discovering Pilates led to her healing and ultimately the creation of the Cooch Ball.
We talk about the emotional impact of pelvic floor dysfunction, the difference between hypo- and hypertonic muscles, and surprising links between the jaw, feet, and pelvis. Jana reframes pleasure as a birthright and guides us through a simple breathing practice to release tension and reconnect with the body.
You’ll walk away from this conversation with inspiration, practical tools, and a fresh perspective on how small daily practices can transform not only pelvic health but also the quality of connection and pleasure in relationships.
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