43 | Heather Jeffcoat - Breakthrough Moments: Why Sex Should Never Hurt!

Are you suffering in silence with pelvic pain or painful sex, believing it’s “normal” or something you just have to tolerate? This episode shatters the stigma and reveals why pleasure—not pain—should be your expectation.

Join Stacey Roberts and pelvic health pioneer Heather Jeffcoat for a raw, uplifting conversation packed with practical strategies and science-backed hope. Heather shares what most doctors and patients miss about chronic pain, why specialized pelvic PT matters, and the real roadmap to reclaiming intimacy and vitality.

From misunderstood diagnoses to empowering tools, you’ll leave knowing how to advocate for your health and demand better care. Don’t wait for relief. Tune in now to uncover the proven formula for healing that too often gets overlooked.

Your breakthrough starts inside this episode. Don’t miss what every patient, partner, and provider deserves to know.

Timestamped Highlights

[00:00:00] The anxiety-depression-pain loop: how Covid changed everything (and pelvic PT’s explosive growth)

[00:05:18] Why Heather gave up sports medicine: the “mill clinic” dilemma and hunger for real connection

[00:09:13] Quick fixes aren’t enough: Heather’s early patient struggles and what she wishes she knew

[00:11:14] Sex Without Pain: the radical message (and why Heather had to go beyond a pamphlet)

[00:14:10] Common doesn’t mean normal—breaking generational silence around intimate pain

[00:16:29] Kegels, biofeedback, and why most PT clinics simply aren’t enough

[00:19:10] The glute-jaw-pelvic floor connection (yes, jaw tension may fuel your symptoms)

[00:22:15] SoftWave breakthroughs: how a single device transformed pelvic therapy (and saved Heather’s hands)

[00:29:06] The real next steps if you’re struggling: tools, team, and empowerment

About The Guest

Heather Jeffcoat, DPT is a nationally recognized pelvic health physical therapist, author, and founder of Fusion Wellness & Femina PT in Southern California. She served as President of the Pelvic Health Academy at the American Physical Therapy Association (2022–2024) and sits on advisory boards for the International Pelvic Pain Society. With two decades’ expertise, Heather’s evidence-based care and book Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide are changing lives for patients and reshaping the field itself.

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Mentioned Resources

1. Sex Without Pain (book & resources)
2. SoftWave Therapy