Emily's Recommendations — WildHer Physical Therapy

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Emily’s Recommendations

Things I genuinely love and use.

A curated collection of books, tools, and products I recommend to patients. Everything here is something I’ve personally vetted and found useful in supporting pelvic floor health, orthopedic recovery, and overall wellbeing.

These are personal recommendations only — not medical advice. Links are provided for convenience and I am not affiliated with or compensated by any of these products or publishers. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new health product or programme.

Books

Reading that changes how you understand your body.

These are the books I find myself recommending most often in the treatment room — for patients who want to go deeper on women’s health, hormones, sexuality, and the science of how their bodies actually work.

Book
Estrogen Matters
Dr. Avrum Bluming & Carol Tavris
A compelling, evidence-based defence of hormone replacement therapy that exposes the flawed science behind its fall from use. If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause and wondering about HRT, this book gives you the information you need to have an informed conversation with your doctor.
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The New Menopause
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD
A #1 New York Times bestseller and one of the most comprehensive guides to perimenopause and menopause available. Dr. Haver covers everything from hormonal changes and brain health to sexual function and bone density — with science-backed options for every symptom. Essential reading for anyone in midlife.
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Come As You Are
Dr. Emily Nagoski, PhD
A landmark book on the science of female sexuality, desire, and arousal. Dr. Nagoski explains why women’s sexual response works the way it does — and why what works for one person may not work for another. Deeply reassuring, evidence-based, and beautifully written. I recommend this to patients navigating pain with intimacy, low desire, and postpartum changes.
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Becoming Cliterate
Dr. Laurie Mintz, PhD
A Consumer Book of the Year award winner that tackles the orgasm gap with biology, sociology, and sex therapy. Accessible, witty, and genuinely empowering — this book gives women the anatomy education they should have had years ago. Studies show that people who read it report more arousal, less pain, and greater sexual satisfaction.
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Pelvic floor tools & supplies

Tools that support your treatment at home.

These are products I recommend to patients to support their pelvic floor work between sessions. Not everything here is right for everyone — ask me at your next appointment which make sense for where you are in your care.

Pelvic floor tool
Intimate Rose Pelvic Wand
Intimate Rose
A BPA-free silicone internal wand designed by a pelvic floor PT for trigger point release in tight or overactive pelvic floor muscles. An excellent home tool for patients working on pelvic floor relaxation — particularly those with dyspareunia, vaginismus, or chronic pelvic tension. Always use under the guidance of your PT.
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Überlube
Überlube
A premium, OB-GYN recommended silicone lubricant made with only four clean ingredients including Vitamin E. Paraben-free, fragrance-free, and pH-safe. I recommend this to patients navigating painful intercourse, vaginal dryness from perimenopause or postpartum hormonal changes, or anyone using dilators as part of their treatment plan.
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VMAGIC Vulva Balm
Medicine Mama
An organic, hormone-free vulva balm made with beeswax, honey, propolis, and sea buckthorn oil. OB-GYN recommended and clinically tested — 79% of users reported immediate soothing relief. I recommend this for patients experiencing vulvar dryness, irritation, burning, or discomfort from menopause, postpartum hormonal changes, or chronic pelvic conditions.
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Intimate Rose Dilator Set — Small (Sizes 1–4)
Intimate Rose
FDA-cleared medical-grade silicone vaginal dilators for gently retraining the pelvic floor muscles and nervous system. The small set is where most patients begin — ideal for those new to dilator therapy or working through vaginismus, dyspareunia, or post-surgical pelvic pain. Always used under PT guidance. Progress is measured by comfort, not size or speed.
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Intimate Rose Dilator Set — Large (Sizes 5–8)
Intimate Rose
The large progression set for patients who have worked through the smaller sizes and are ready to continue advancing. Trusted by over 14,000 pelvic floor therapists and the only FDA-cleared dilator set of its kind. Your PT will guide you on when and whether to progress to this set — there is no rush and no expectation.
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Collapsible Squatting Stool
AmazerBath
A simple but genuinely impactful addition to your bathroom. Elevating your feet while on the toilet places the pelvis in a more natural squat position — making it significantly easier for the pelvic floor to relax and for stool to pass without straining. I recommend this to nearly every patient dealing with constipation or pelvic floor tension. The collapsible design means it tucks away neatly and doesn’t take over your bathroom.
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Medicine Mama’s Intimate Glide
Medicine Mama
An all-natural, FDA-cleared personal lubricant made with organic aloe and hyaluronic acid — safe for both internal and external use. A wonderful water-based alternative to silicone lubricants, and compatible with all toys and condoms. I recommend this alongside the VMAGIC Vulva Balm for patients navigating vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, or pelvic sensitivity who prefer a lighter, water-based formula.
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Pregnancy & postpartum essentials

Supporting your body before and after birth.

Products I reach for again and again when talking with pregnant and postpartum patients — practical, trusted, and genuinely useful in those early weeks.

Postpartum
Lansinoh Hot & Cold Postpartum Pads
Lansinoh
Reusable perineal ice and heat packs that are a postpartum recovery staple. They work beautifully for perineal soreness after vaginal delivery, C-section incision discomfort, haemorrhoid relief, and postpartum uterine cramping. The reusable design means you get real ice-pack cold — far more effective than disposable alternatives. A must-have for the first two weeks postpartum.
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Serola Sacroiliac Belt
Serola Biomechanics
The gold standard SI joint support belt, trusted by physical therapists worldwide. I recommend this for patients experiencing sacroiliac joint pain, pelvic girdle instability, or pubic symphysis pain during pregnancy or postpartum. It provides targeted compression to stabilise the pelvis during daily activity, walking, and exercise — and can make a meaningful difference in comfort while the surrounding structures are rehabilitating.
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Exercise & movement equipment

Move better, feel better.

Equipment I recommend for patients doing their home exercise programmes — nothing fancy, just the things that actually get used and make a real difference between sessions.

Equipment
Theragun Relief
Therabody
A handheld percussion massage device that’s become a staple in home recovery. Excellent for reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation, and releasing tension in the hips, glutes, low back, and shoulders between sessions. I recommend this to orthopedic patients and postpartum patients alike — it’s intuitive to use and genuinely effective for myofascial release at home.
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RENPHO Weighted Heating Pad
RENPHO
An electric heating pad with added weight for gentle grounding pressure across the neck, shoulders, and back. Heat is one of the most effective tools for encouraging muscle relaxation and calming the nervous system before or after exercise. I recommend this for patients dealing with chronic neck and shoulder tension, low back pain, or anyone who benefits from heat therapy as part of their home programme.
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Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set
ProsourceFit
A foam mat and neck pillow covered in acupressure points that stimulate circulation, release muscle tension, and calm the nervous system. I recommend this for patients dealing with chronic low back tension, hip tightness, or stress-related muscle guarding — ten to twenty minutes lying on this at the end of the day can meaningfully support the relaxation work we do in session.
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Fabric Resistance Band Set
HIMESPORNER
Non-slip fabric resistance bands in multiple resistance levels — essential for the hip, glute, and lower body strengthening that sits at the heart of almost every treatment plan. Fabric bands stay in place during movement, don’t roll or snap, and are far more comfortable against skin than latex alternatives. I recommend these to virtually every patient who has a home exercise programme.
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Pain relief

Targeted relief when you need it most.

Products I recommend for managing pain and discomfort at home between sessions — practical, non-pharmaceutical, and genuinely effective.

Pain relief
TheraICE Migraine Relief Cap
TheraICE Rx
A 360° cooling gel head wrap that delivers cold compression therapy directly to the head, temples, and eyes. I recommend this for patients managing migraines, tension headaches, or TMJ-related head pain. It moulds to the shape of your head, stays cold for a meaningful period, and is far more effective than a bag of frozen peas — especially for those who experience headaches as part of a broader musculoskeletal picture.
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Skin care

Healing the skin from the outside in.

A small but carefully chosen selection of skin care products I recommend for patients recovering from procedures, managing scars, or supporting wound healing at home.

Skin care
First Honey Wound Healing Ointment
First Honey
A 100% active Leptospermum Manuka honey ointment in a sterile, antibiotic-free formula. Manuka honey has well-established wound-healing and antimicrobial properties — this is my go-to recommendation for C-section scar care, perineal healing after delivery, and any minor skin repair that needs a clean, natural barrier. Made by a family-owned New Zealand bee farm in a certified ISO facility.
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Have a question about any of these? Bring it up at your next appointment — I’m always happy to talk through which products make the most sense for where you are in your recovery.

Found a product you love? I’d genuinely love to hear about it. If there’s something that has made a real difference for you, reach out and let me know — this list grows because of patients like you. Send me a message →