Below Your Belt: How to be Queen of your Pelvic Region

WINNER OF FOUR INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING AWARDS When was the last time anyone talked to you about going to the bathroom? Probably not since you were potty trained! Did you know there are exercises that improve sports performance as they improve pelvic health? And have you or your daughter every wanted to curl into a ball and stay home from school or work while you have your period? More than a book about first periods and changing bodies Below Your Belt is a pelvic health handbook to teach women and girls about the WHOLE picture - about the other things going on down there in addition to menstruation. BYB helps girls be strong from the inside out as they participate in sports; establish habits surrounding bathroom behaviors hygiene and nutrition; and head into young adulthood and beyond with a new understanding and connection to their pelvic region. Why is this so important? All of these questions address ever-increasing pelvic healthcare costs in the U.S. where nearly $66 billion is spent on incontinence products and treatment alone. Studies have shown that millions of girls already experience symptoms around compromised pelvic health including frequent urinary tract infections and constipation. These symptoms alone can follow girls into adulthood creating both physical and social discomfort. Taking readers on a journey through their pelvic region will shine light on each part including bones and muscles bladder and bowel health ovulation and periods core energizing stretches and exercises hygiene and more. In addition to the engaging and humorous text Below Your Belt includes proper terminology illustrations and diagrams a texting Lexicon Glossary Conversation Starters and many other websites products and additional resources. For girls ages 10-14 parents caregivers educators and healthcare providers.