Your pelvic floor helps with all sorts of bodily functions — it helps you go to the bathroom, breathe and orgasm, and it supports your internal organs. But many women don’t realize that pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to painful sex, constipation, urinary leakage and pelvic pain. 

That’s why pelvic floor physical therapist Sara Reardon wants to normalize conversations around pelvic floor health so women can get the treatment they need. She is the author of Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage, a new book published in June.  

Planning to be outside on a hot and humid day? Take these precautions. People spend a lot of time outside during hot and humid weather. Whether you’re going to the beach or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool while outside. Read the story. 

Staying safe in extreme heat. The summer's first major heat wave has arrived. Our bodies have natural ways to dissipate heat, but when temperatures get extreme, sometimes they just can't keep up. In this episode of Life Kit, learn how to keep cool, hydrated and safe in extreme heat. Listen to the episode. 

Just got laid off? Get back on your feet with this step-by-step guide. When you lose your job, it can be tough to know what to do next. Career coach Octavia Goredema shares a practical checklist of next moves, from reviewing exit paperwork to securing health care. Read the story here. 

It's tick season. Here's how to protect yourself. More than 31 million people in the United States get bitten by ticks each year, and some of those ticks carry diseases such as Lyme disease, according to the CDC. In this episode of Life Kit, we cover where you might encounter ticks this summer, how to protect yourself against them and what to do if you get bitten. Read the story here.