This list was created to help aide folks to have better bowel movements: more complete, more relaxed, less straining, and overall improved pelvic health and wellness.
Squatty Potty! Best white elephant present. :) Helps to improve colon position for complete BM production.
Squatty Potty - The #1 Way to #2! – SquattyPotty
Femmeze splinting device. Used to help splint rectocele for an easier and more complete BM. This device also helps decrease force and strain through the pelvic floor muscles, serving as a protective/prevention aide.
MYAID Femmeze Device for Realigning Rectocele
Sniffing peppermint oil helps to relax the body for an easier BM.
Peppermint Oil | NCCIH
Best water bottle to track your daily goal, hour by hour!
NOLOGLAZIC 64 oz Glass Water Bottle w/ Time Marker
Pelvic Wand option. Use code “/JACQUELYN” to save $5. This is made of BPA silicone and is a softer approach to a pelvic wand. It is FDA approved and you may be able to use HSA/FSA funds to purchase this brand.
Intimate Rose Pelvic Wand
Another great option for a pelvic wand. This is not as soft because it is made of Acrylic.
Serenity TMT Pelvic Floor Massage Tool-Vaginal
Recticare lidocaine cream. OTC product. You can also ask your doc to write a prescription for 5% lidocaine ointment (non-flavored/scented) which is usually covered by insurance. Both work great for our purposes in pelvic floor PT.
RectiCare Lidocaine 5% Cream - 15g Tube
This fiber supplement helps bulk up stool.
It's Just! Psyllium Husk Powder, 10oz (Pack of 1)
Prune juice WITH PULP: helps move stool through the colon
Sunsweet Amazin Prune Juice with Pulp - 32 oz, 2 Pack