The Penny Blog
Practical guides for pelvic health tracking — written by someone still in it.
How Tracking Changed What I Understood About My Body
I didn’t find a cure. I found clarity — and that turned out to be the thing I actually needed.
TrackingWhy “Just Track Your Symptoms” Is Terrible Advice
Everyone says it. No one explains how. Here’s why that three-word instruction sets you up to fail — and what actually works instead.
TrackingTracking Pelvic Health with Brain Fog
You’re supposed to track when you can barely think. Here’s how to make it work on your worst days — not just your good ones.
AppointmentsWhat Doctors Wish You’d Bring to Pelvic Health Visits
The communication gap between you and your provider isn’t adversarial — it’s a bridge problem. Here’s how to build the bridge.
TrackingHow to Keep a Bladder Diary Your Doctor Will Use
Your doctor said “start tracking.” You said “on what?” Here’s the guide nobody gave you.
TrackingWhat to Track If You Have Interstitial Cystitis
The standard bladder diary covers the basics. But IC isn’t basic — and the data that helps goes way beyond bathroom trips.
Appointments5 Things to Track Before Your Urogynecologist Appointment
You waited months for this appointment. Don’t walk in empty-handed. Here’s how to make those 15 minutes count.
AppointmentsHow to Make the Most of a 15-Minute Specialist Appointment
You waited months to get here. Your provider has 15 minutes. Here’s how to make sure those minutes count.
AppointmentsPelvic Floor PT: What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your doctor said “pelvic floor PT” and you nodded like you knew what that meant. Here’s what actually happens.
ConditionsBladder Pain but No UTI? Here’s What Might Be Going On
Your urine culture came back negative. Again. But the pain is real, and “it’s not an infection” isn’t an answer.
ConditionsIC vs. Overactive Bladder: What’s the Difference?
They look alike on paper. They get confused constantly. And the distinction matters more than most people realize.
ConditionsIC Trigger Foods: What the Lists Don’t Tell You
You’ve seen the elimination lists. You’ve mourned coffee. But the real story of food and IC is more personal than any list.
ConditionsWhat If Your “Bladder Problem” Isn’t Just a Bladder Problem?
IC/BPS is rarely just one thing. New 2026 consensus research identifies 5 comorbid conditions — and why understanding your phenotype changes treatment.
ExperienceThe Emotional Side of Chronic Bladder Conditions
The physical part is only half of it. The anxiety, isolation, and grief that come with chronic bladder conditions deserve their own conversation.
ExperienceHow Long Does It Take to Get Diagnosed with IC?
The honest answer is: too long. Here’s why the path to an interstitial cystitis diagnosis takes years, and what you can do to move it forward.
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