BREAKING THE SILENCE WITH KIM VOPNI

"The Vagina Coach", Redefining Pelvic Health for Women

COURTNEY MCGEE

2025

Microplastics in Human Brain

The average human brain contains 7mg!

CODE Health

Innovative Formulas

Wellness Pioneers

Join the cast of sHEALed

Daryl Gioffre

Your gut is under attack

Peer Review Revolution

From misinformation to integrity

LATEST STORIES

For decades, pelvic health has existed in the shadows of women’s wellness—whispered about, overlooked by mainstream medicine, and often ignored until dysfunction sets in. But Kim Vopni, a fitness professional turned pelvic health advocate, is on a mission to change that. Known widely as “The Vagina Coach,” Vopni is leading a movement to end the silent suffering and educate women on how to support one of the most critical and misunderstood muscle groups in the body: the pelvic floor.

What began as a personal quest to avoid the painful childbirth experiences her own mother endured has since grown into a national platform of education, empowerment, and movement. And yes—she’s unapologetically using the word vagina to start the conversation.

From Personal Fear to Public Mission

Vopni’s story began in childhood after watching a graphic childbirth video in school that left her shaken. “I went home and looked at my mom differently,” she recalled to TereZa Hakobyan-Lolli and Anthony Lolli, Editors-in-Chief of longevity and wellness platform Biohack Yourself, for an interview for the influential upcoming women’s health documentary, “sHEALed.” “She told me she’d had episiotomies with both my brother and me. That planted the fear. I didn’t want anything to do with childbirth.”

As Vopni matured and ultimately chose to start a family, her fear gave way to fascination—and then to action. She became obsessed with understanding the pelvic floor, a group of muscles largely omitted from even fitness professionals’ education.

“As a personal trainer, I learned about every muscle in the body—except the pelvic floor,” she said. “Yet we can use fitness and lifestyle to support it just like any other part of the body.”

The sHEALed Documentary is the sister documentary to Biohack Yourself, which became a massive success after exploding on the scene in December 2024 and ignited a firestorm of interest in information focused on health and longevity. Biohack Yourself features 114 prominent and respected high-profile politicians, doctors, bestselling authors, Ph.D.s, M.D.s, scientists, chemists, inventors, biotech investors, and world-renowned academics. Stemming from the success of Biohack Yourself, TereZa Hakobyan-Lolli and Anthony Lolli have grown Biohack Yourself Media to become the number one resource for health news, publishing over 500 articles ranging from breaking news to peer reviewed content.

The Problem No One Talks About

Pelvic floor dysfunction is staggeringly common. From urinary leakage during exercise to pelvic organ prolapse and chronic pain, millions of women experience symptoms, yet few talk about them.

“Incontinence is framed as a normal part of being a woman,” Vopni explained. “We’re told to wear pads and carry on, like everything’s fine. But the truth is, these conditions are treatable—and often preventable—with the right information and training.”

Conditions like stress urinary incontinence (leaking during exertion), urgency incontinence, anal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse—where organs descend into the vaginal canal—are widespread. Yet Vopni argues that public awareness is only scratching the surface.

“50% of women who’ve given birth have some degree of prolapse,” she said. “It’s more common than incontinence, but no one knows it.”

A Fitness-Based Approach to Pelvic Health

For Vopni, the solution lies not in passive remedies like pads or surgery, but in active, intentional training. Drawing parallels between childbirth and endurance events, she advocates preparing the body for labor as one would for a marathon.

“We train for marathons, but not childbirth—which is like six or seven marathons in one,” she noted. “And we don’t respect recovery either. We’re sprinting back to the gym, hiding our postpartum bodies, and ignoring the need to rebuild.”

Her approach combines education, breathing mechanics, alignment, and functional movement patterns to support the pelvic floor. Central to her method is the core breath—a breathing strategy that activates the diaphragm and pelvic floor in tandem.

“When we inhale, the pelvic floor lengthens. When we exhale, it contracts,” she explained. “Understanding this synergy allows us to integrate pelvic floor work into everyday movement—squats, lunges, even bicep curls.”

Busting the Kegel Myth

The word “Kegel” has become almost synonymous with pelvic health, but Vopni is quick to clarify: Kegels alone won’t solve everything.

“The problem is, most women do them incorrectly,” she said. “We clench our butt, hold our breath, or bear down instead of lifting and releasing. And we’re never taught how to do them right.”

Her solution? Start with a pelvic floor physiotherapist and focus on retraining the core system before turning to gadgets or devices.

“Kegels work—when done correctly and consistently. But research now shows that Kegels with resistance training are even more effective,” she said. “That supports what I’ve been teaching for years.”

Building Resilience, Not Fear

Another alarming trend Vopni sees is the restriction of movement for women with pelvic concerns.

“They’re told not to jump, twist, run, or lift,” she said. “So they stop moving altogether. That puts them at risk for osteoporosis, arthritis, and even falls. We’re robbing them of strength and confidence.”

She’s especially passionate about helping women in perimenopause and postmenopause reclaim their strength.

“When the pelvic floor is strong and integrated, you can jump. You can lift heavy. We need to train for resilience, not retreat.”

Changing Behavior, Not Just Muscles

Beyond exercise, Vopni emphasizes behavioral change as a key component of healing. From hydration and toileting habits to posture and footwear, the way women interact with their bodies daily matters.

“People don’t realize that constipation is a major contributor to pelvic floor dysfunction,” she said. “Or that peeing ‘just in case’ trains the bladder to signal more often.”

Her clients learn to identify and shift these subtle behaviors—often with dramatic results.

“One of the first changes women report is sleeping through the night again,” she shared. “They’re not getting up to pee. Their urgency decreases. Their confidence grows.”

What Women Can Do Today

Here are tangible steps Vopni says women can take right now to support pelvic health:

Seek Out a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist: A professional assessment is the gold standard for identifying dysfunction and learning correct technique.
Practice Core Breathing: Sync your breath with your pelvic floor: inhale to relax, exhale to contract. Practice this in everyday movement.
Incorporate Functional Exercises: Use movements like squats and lunges to engage the pelvic floor naturally. Add resistance as strength builds.
Ditch the “Just in Case” Peeing: Only go when you truly need to. Break the cycle of overtraining your bladder.
Hydrate and Eliminate Properly: Drink enough water and address constipation through diet and movement. Your bowels and bladder will thank you.
Challenge Shame and Speak Up: Use proper terminology. Say “vagina.” Say “pelvic floor.” The more we speak, the more we normalize.
Join a Community: Whether it’s a virtual group like Vopni’s online membership or a local support circle, connection reduces isolation.

Creating a Movement, Not Just a Brand

Vopni has transitioned from one-on-one coaching to an online platform that includes self-guided programs, group coaching, and expert guests across disciplines like nutrition, movement, and psychology. The goal? Reach more women and build a supportive network.

“On a group call, we might have 200 women,” she said. “And they realize they’re not alone. They learn from each other. They feel heard.”

She uses social media to demonstrate exercises, wearing anatomy leggings or drawing diagrams on her shirts to visually explain how the muscles work. Her openness and vulnerability—often sharing her own pelvic struggles—create a relatable and trusted voice in a space desperately needing one.

There is So Much You Can Do

“Knowledge is power. Action is powerful,” Vopni said. “I want women to take agency over their bodies. You don’t need to silently suffer. You don’t need to settle. There is so much you can do—and it starts by talking about it.”

Check here for information about the upcoming spring 2025 edition Biohack Yourself Magazine, where the team at Biohack Yourself Media dives deeper into their insights on biohacking, longevity and cutting-edge wellness strategies. Biohack Yourself Magazine is the first peer-reviewed longevity publication with international distribution across the U.S. and Canada, bringing science-backed health optimization, functional medicine and performance-driven breakthroughs to a broader audience. Pick up a copy at major retailers, including Barber & Noble, Books-A-Million, Publix, Kroger, Indigo/Chapters, and select fitness gyms and pharmacies.