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It’s Fun Fanny Fact Friday – and I don’t know what’s more shocking… the fact I’ve got another wild fanny fact for you, or that it’s bloody Friday again already.

So, ladies… have you ever heard of Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)?

Think varicose veins, but in your vagina/pelvis. Yep, your pelvic veins can swell, twist, and totally rebel, leaving you with a heavy, achy pain that feels like you’ve got a brick wedged in your uterus.

🔎 What it feels like:

• A constant dull ache (worse as the day goes on).
• Sometimes sharp or intense (often worse on the left).
• Pain that ramps up:
  • Before/during your period
  • During or after sex (that’s if anyone’s still doing that in their 40s )
  • After standing, sitting too long… or walking (PCS said: “just lie down, queen”).
• Can radiate into your legs or lower back.
• Horse riding & weight lifting?

Why it happens:

Blood is supposed to flow nicely through your veins. In PCS, the valves don’t work properly → blood flows backwards → veins get engorged & twisty. Estrogen and pregnancy changes? Big culprits.

How it’s diagnosed

• Ultrasound
• MRI / CT scan
• Venogram (fancy X-ray with dye to check blood flow)

Treatment options:

• Lifestyle tweaks: avoid long sitting/standing, compression stockings, gentle exercise.
• Medications: hormonal therapy may help.
• Minimally invasive: vein embolization (tiny plug in the leaky vein so blood stops pooling).
• Surgery (rare, but an option).

Takeaway:

If you’ve had chronic pelvic pain that’s NOT linked to periods or pregnancy — don’t brush it off. Ask your doctor about PCS. You’re not crazy, babe… it’s literally your pelvic veins causing the drama.

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Modern Day Sunscreen Song with a Lady V menopausal Twist

In this week's episode of High Tea with Lady V, we're diving into a nostalgic throwback with a modern twist. Lady V brings back the iconic 'Sunscreen Song' from the nineties, originally by Baz Lumen, and gives it the full Lady V treatment. This version weaves in the real, raw truths about womanhood, menopause hormones, and the journey of life as a woman.

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this modern-day anthem is your permission slip to laugh, cry, stretch (literally and figuratively), and remember that your vagina is fabulous—even when she feels 85.

Pour yourself a cuppa, fan yourself through the flushes, and let Lady V dispense her advice now. Spoiler alert: sunscreen is still non-negotiable

00:00 Welcome to High Tea with Lady V

01:14 The Modern Day Sunscreen Song

01:39 Embrace Your Body and Womanhood

02:11 Navigating Menopause with Humor

02:50 Life Advice and Reflections

05:01 Cherish Relationships and Memories

07:07 Final Thoughts and Sunscreen Reminder

Credit Baz Luhrmann- Everybody's Free

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Fun Fanny Fact Friday 🍑

Did you know your pelvic floor muscles aren’t just about holding in a wee on the drive home — they can actually make (or break) your sex life? 👀✨

Here’s the lowdown:

💪 Strong pelvic floor muscles = more blood flow, better nerve activity, and yes… more intense orgasms.

💦 Regular pelvic floor workouts (yep, we’re talking Kegels done right) can mean better bladder and bowel health AND a lower risk of pelvic organ prolapse.

🙅‍♀️ BUT — too much of a good thing is real. If your pelvic floor is overactive (aka stuck in permanent squeeze-mode), sex can become painful, tampons tricky, and even using the loo uncomfortable. That’s where pelvic floor physiotherapy comes in — learning to release is just as important as learning to clench.

The takeaway? Your pelvic floor deserves as much love as your biceps. Train it daily, but remember: it’s about balance, not a constant squeeze. 🧘‍♀️

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