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Notes and References from The People's Pelvis:

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1: Lebrecht, James; Newnham, Nicole; Radcliff, David. Crip Camp. Film. Higher Ground Productions. 2020. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8923484/ 

2: Aging Changes in the Bones-Muscles-Joints. Mount Sinai Health Library. Reviewed July, 2020. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/aging-changes-in-the-bones-muscles-joints 

3: Ojumah, Naomi; Loukas, Marios. The intriguing History of the Term Sacrum. Review. The Spine Scholar, vol 2 num 1, 2018. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/554037b3e4b0da169013a32f/t/5c06f2141ae6cf9eac24de4b/1543959060660/historyofsacrum_%281%29+%281%29.pdf 

4: Sattar MH, Guthrie ST. Anatomy, Back, Sacral Vertebrae. [Updated 2020 Jul 31]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551653/ 

5: Lichtenstein, Mia Beck et al. “Exercise addiction in adolescents and emerging adults - Validation of a youth version of the Exercise Addiction Inventory.” Journal of behavioral addictions vol. 7,1 (2018): 117-125. doi:10.1556/2006.7.2018.01. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6035018/ 

6: Hererra, Isa. Female Pelvic Floor Training for Birth and Wellness Professionals. Pelvic Pain Relief. New York, NY 2017. https://pelvicpainrelief.com/pelvicwellness/ 

7: Nagoski, Emily. Come As You Are. Simon and Schuster, New York, 2015.  

8: Bartosch, Jamie. Kegels: The 30-Second Exercise That Can Improve Incontinence and Sex. Interview. University of Chicago Medicine. October 2018. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/womens-health-articles/kegels-the-30-second-exercise-that-can-improve-incontinence-and-sex 

9: Koch, Liz. The Psoas Book. Guinea Pig Publications, Lawrence, KS, 1981. https://coreawareness.com/product/the-psoas-book-new-30th-anniversary-revised-edition/ 

10: Martínez-Hurtado I, Arguisuelas MD, Almela-Notari P, et al. Effects of diaphragmatic myofascial release on gastroesophageal reflux disease: a preliminary randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2019;9(1):7273. Published 2019 May 13. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-43799-y. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-43799-y 

11: Kinsinger, Sarah. How Breathing Exercises Relieve Stress and Improve Digestive Health. Loyola Medicine, December 15th, 2017. https://loyolamedicine.org/blog/breathing-stress-improve-digestive 

12: Pinched (compressed) Nerve. WebMD. Reviewed by Ambardakar, Nayana, MD. September 1st, 2020. https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/compressed-nerves 

13: Kiff, E.S., Barnes, P.R.H., Swash, M. Evidence of Pudendal Neuropathy in Patients with Perineal Descent and Chronic Straining at Stool. Gut, 25, 1279-1282. Saint Mark’s Hospital, London, 1984. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1432308/ 

14: Bonaz B, Sinniger V, Pellissier S. The Vagus Nerve in the Neuro-Immune Axis: Implications in the Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Front Immunol. 2017 Nov 2;8:1452. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01452. PMID: 29163522; PMCID: PMC5673632.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29163522/ 

15: Zimmerman, Edith. “I now suspect the Vagus Nerve as the Key to Wellbeing”. Science of Us. The Cut, May 2019. https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/i-now-suspect-the-vagus-nerve-is-the-key-to-well-being.html 

16: Bergland, Christopher. Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve. Stress. Psychology Today, May 19th, 2019. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201905/longer-exhalations-are-easy-way-hack-your-vagus-nerve 

17: Ford, Heather Flint, OD. Seeing Blue: The Impact of Excessive Blue Light Exposure. Review of Optometry, April 15th, 2016. https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/seeing-blue-the-impact-of-excessive-blue-light-exposure 

18: Choudhuri, Alpana and Murari. Hormones and Neurotransmitters: The Differences and Curious Similarities. The Biochemists, June 26th, 2018. https://medium.com/the-biochemists/hormones-and-neurotransmitters-the-differences-and-curious-similarities-46c6095b825 

19: Gaskin, Ina May. Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Bantam Books, May 4th, 2003.  

20: Whitehead, Christina. Ligaments of the Female Reproductive Tract. Teach Me Anatomy, January 2th, 2020. https://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/ligaments/ 

21: Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology. Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition February 13, 2018. 

22: Yaribeygi, Habib et al. “The impact of stress on body function: A review.” EXCLI journal vol. 16 1057-1072. 21 Jul. 2017, doi:10.17179/excli2017-480. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/ 

23: Remoundou K, Koundouri P. Environmental effects on public health: an economic perspective. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2009;6(8):2160-2178. doi:10.3390/ijerph6082160. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738880/ 

24: Olsen, Natalie R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C. What to Eat and What to Avoid If You Have Endometriosis. Healthline, April 17th, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health/endometriosis/endometriosis-diet 

25: Jahanfar, Shayesteh. “Genetic and environmental determinants of menstrual characteristics.” Indian journal of human genetics vol. 18,2 (2012): 187-92. doi:10.4103/0971-6866.100759. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3491292/ 

26: Felson, Sabrina MD (Reviewed by). Adhesions, General and After Surgery. WebMD, June 2nd, 2020. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/adhesion-general-post-surgery 

27: Pastore, Elizabeth A, and Wendy B Katzman. “Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain.” Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN vol. 41,5 (2012): 680-91. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01404.x. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3492521/ 

28: Mays, Vickie M et al. “Race, race-based discrimination, and health outcomes among African Americans.” Annual review of psychology vol. 58 (2007): 201-25. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.57.102904.190212. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4181672/ 

29: Martin, Robert D. “The Macho Sperm Myth”. Aeon, August 23rd, 2018. https://aeon.co/essays/the-idea-that-sperm-race-to-the-egg-is-just-another-macho-myth 

30: Telfer, Nicole. “What’s ‘Normal’?: Menstrual Cycle Length and Variation.” Clue, February 1st, 2021. https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/what's-normal-menstrual-cycle-length-and-variation 

31: Netter, Frank H. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, 2011. Plate 366.  

32: Rey R, Josso N, Racine C. Sexual Differentiation. [Updated 2020 May 27]. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Boyce A, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279001/ 

33: Harden, K Paige, and Kelly L Klump. “Introduction to the special issue on gene-hormone interplay.” Behavior genetics vol. 45,3 (2015): 263-7. doi:10.1007/s10519-015-9717-7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4445642/ 

34: Dotto, Gian-Paolo. “Gender and sex-time to bridge the gap.” EMBO molecular medicine vol. 11,5 (2019): e10668. doi:10.15252/emmm.201910668. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6505576/ 

35: InterACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth. FAQ: What is Intersex? InterAct: Advocates for Intersex Youth, Sudbury, MA. Updated May 18th, 2020. https://interactadvocates.org/faq/ 

36: What Are STD’s? STD’s. Planned Parenthood. 2020. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex 

37: Salleh, Mohd Razali. “Life event, stress and illness.” The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS vol. 15,4 (2008): 9-18.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3341916/ 

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References:

 

Aging Changes in the Bones-Muscles-Joints. Mount Sinai Health Library. Reviewed July, 2020. https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/aging-changes-in-the-bones-muscles-joints 

Antoniou-Tsigkos A, Zapanti E, Ghizzoni L, et al. Adrenal Androgens. [Updated 2019 Jan 5]. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Boyce A, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK278929/ 

Bartosch, Jamie. Kegels: The 30-Second Exercise That Can Improve Incontinence and Sex. Interview. University of Chicago Medicine. October 2018. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/womens-health-articles/kegels-the-30-second-exercise-that-can-improve-incontinence-and-sex 

Bergland, Christopher. Longer Exhalations Are an Easy Way to Hack Your Vagus Nerve. Stress. Psychology Today, May 19th, 2019. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201905/longer-exhalations-are-easy-way-hack-your-vagus-nerve 

Bonaz B, Sinniger V, Pellissier S. The Vagus Nerve in the Neuro-Immune Axis: Implications in the Pathology of the Gastrointestinal Tract. Front Immunol. 2017 Nov 2;8:1452. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01452. PMID: 29163522; PMCID: PMC5673632.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29163522/ 

Briden, Lara. The Period Repair Manual. Australia: Macmillan, 2018. 

Choudhuri, Alpana and Murari. Hormones and Neurotransmitters: The Differences and Curious Similarities. The Biochemists, June 26th, 2018. https://medium.com/the-biochemists/hormones-and-neurotransmitters-the-differences-and-curious-similarities-46c6095b825 

Cuncic, Arlin. How Hormones Play a Role in Social Anxiety. Mental Health A-Z. Very Well Mind. 2020. https://www.verywellmind.com/effect-of-hormones-on-social-anxiety-4129255

Dotto, Gian-Paolo. “Gender and sex-time to bridge the gap.” EMBO molecular medicine vol. 11,5 (2019): e10668. doi:10.15252/emmm.201910668. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6505576/ 

Felson, Sabrina MD (Reviewed by). Adhesions, General and After Surgery. WebMD, June 2nd, 2020. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/adhesion-general-post-surgery 

Ford, Heather Flint, OD. Seeing Blue: The Impact of Excessive Blue Light Exposure. Review of Optometry, April 15th, 2016. https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/seeing-blue-the-impact-of-excessive-blue-light-exposure 

Hererra, Isa. Female Pelvic Floor Training for Birth and Wellness Professionals. Pelvic Pain Relief. New York, NY 2017. https://pelvicpainrelief.com/pelvicwellness/ 

INPHA Nutraceuticals: Male Urogenital System Disorders. Pathologies. 2015-2020. https://www.inpha.it/en-us/Pathologies/Detail/ArticleID/27/Male-urogenital-system-diseases 

InterACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth. FAQ: What is Intersex? Updated May 18th, 2020. https://interactadvocates.org/faq/ 

Harden, K Paige, and Kelly L Klump. “Introduction to the special issue on gene-hormone interplay.” Behavior genetics vol. 45,3 (2015): 263-7. doi:10.1007/s10519-015-9717-7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4445642/ 

Jahanfar, Shayesteh. “Genetic and environmental determinants of menstrual characteristics.” Indian journal of human geneticsvol. 18,2 (2012): 187-92. doi:10.4103/0971-6866.100759. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3491292/ 

Kent, Tami. Wild Feminine. Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2011.  

Kiff, E.S., Barnes, P.R.H., Swash, M. Evidence of Pudendal Neuropathy in Patients with Perineal Descent and Chronic Straining at Stool. Gut, 25, 1279-1282. Saint Mark’s Hospital, London, 1984. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1432308/ 

Kinsinger, Sarah. How Breathing exercises Relieve Stress and Improve Digestive Health. Loyola Medicine, December 15th, 2017. https://loyolamedicine.org/blog/breathing-stress-improve-digestive 

Koch, Liz. The Psoas Book. Guinea Pig Publications, Lawrence, KS, 1981. https://coreawareness.com/product/the-psoas-book-new-30th-anniversary-revised-edition/ 

Lebrecht, James; Newnham, Nicole; Radcliff, David. Crip Camp. Film. Higher Ground Productions. 2020. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8923484/ 

Lichtenstein, Mia Beck et al. “Exercise addiction in adolescents and emerging adults - Validation of a youth version of the Exercise Addiction Inventory.” Journal of behavioral addictions vol. 7,1 (2018): 117-125. doi:10.1556/2006.7.2018.01. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6035018/ 

Martin, Robert D. “The Macho Sperm Myth”. Aeon, August 23rd, 2018. https://aeon.co/essays/the-idea-that-sperm-race-to-the-egg-is-just-another-macho-myth 

Martínez-Hurtado I, Arguisuelas MD, Almela-Notari P, et al. Effects of diaphragmatic myofascial release on gastroesophageal reflux disease: a preliminary randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep. 2019;9(1):7273. Published 2019 May 13. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-43799-y. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-43799-y 

Mays, Vickie M et al. “Race, race-based discrimination, and health outcomes among African Americans.” Annual review of psychology vol. 58 (2007): 201-25. doi:10.1146/annurev.psych.57.102904.190212. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4181672/ 

McLeod, Saul. What Is the Stress Response? Biological Psychology. Simple Psychology, 2010. https://www.simplypsychology.org/stress-biology.html 

Nagoski, Emily. Come As You Are. Simon and Schuster, 2015.  

Netter, Frank H. Atlas of Human Anatomy. Philadelphia, PA : Saunders/Elsevier, 2011. 

Ojumah, Naomi; Loukas, Marios. The intriguing History of the Term Sacrum. Review. The Spine Scholar, vol 2 num 1, 2018. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/554037b3e4b0da169013a32f/t/5c06f2141ae6cf9eac24de4b/1543959060660/historyofsacrum_%281%29+%281%29.pdf  

Olsen, Natalie R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C. What to Eat and What to Avoid If You Have Endometriosis. Healthline, April 17th, 2020. https://www.healthline.com/health/endometriosis/endometriosis-diet 

Pastore, Elizabeth A, and Wendy B Katzman. “Recognizing myofascial pelvic pain in the female patient with chronic pelvic pain.” Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN vol. 41,5 (2012): 680-91. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01404.x. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3492521/ 

Pinched (compressed) Nerve. WebMD. Reviewed by Ambardakar, Nayana, MD. September 1st, 2020. https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/guide/compressed-nerves 

Ponny Fights For Honest Sex Education. Advocates for Youth: Young, Powerful, Taking Over. 2020. https://advocatesforyouth.org/issue/honest-sex-education/ 

Ramanathan, Mangalam. Hormones and chemicals Linked with Our Emotions. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. 2018. https://www.amrita.edu/news/hormones-and-chemicals-linked-our-emotion 

Remoundou K, Koundouri P. Environmental effects on public health: an economic perspective. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2009;6(8):2160-2178. doi:10.3390/ijerph6082160. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2738880/ 

Rey R, Josso N, Racine C. Sexual Differentiation. [Updated 2020 May 27]. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Boyce A, et al., editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279001/ 

Rifkin, Rachael; How Shallow Breathing Affects Your Whole Body. Health. Headspace, 2017. https://www.headspace.com/blog/2017/08/15/shallow-breathing-whole-body/ 

Salleh, Mohd Razali. “Life event, stress and illness.” The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS vol. 15,4 (2008): 9-18. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3341916/ 

Sattar MH, Guthrie ST. Anatomy, Back, Sacral Vertebrae. [Updated 2020 Jul 31]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551653/ 

Singer, Katie. Garden of Fertility. Avery, 2004. 

Soran H, Wu FC. Endocrine causes of erectile dysfunction. Int J Androl. 2005 Dec;28 Suppl 2:28-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2605.2005.00596.x. PMID: 16236061. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16236061/ 

Taylor, Sonya Renee. The Body is Not An Apology. Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1st edition February 13, 2018. 

Teach Consent. Ask, Listen. Respect. Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance. http://storage.cloversites.com/virginiasexualdomesticviolenceactionallianc/documents/Facilitator%20discussion%20guide%202018-FINAL.pdf 

Telfer, Nicole. “What’s ‘Normal’?: Menstrual Cycle Length and Variation.” Clue, February 1st, 2021. https://helloclue.com/articles/cycle-a-z/what's-normal-menstrual-cycle-length-and-variation 

Turley, Raymond Kent; Spinal Cord Compression. Health Encyclopedia. University of Rochester Medical Center, 2002. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=134&ContentID=13 

Weschler, Toni. Taking Charge of Your Fertility. William Morrow Paperbacks, July, 2015. 

What Are STD’s? STD’s. Planned Parenthood. 2020. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex 

Whitehead, Christina. Ligaments of the Female Reproductive Tract. Teach Me Anatomy, January 2th, 2020. https://teachmeanatomy.info/pelvis/female-reproductive-tract/ligaments/ 

Wu, Katherine. “Love Actually: The Science Behind Lust, Attraction and Companionship.” Blog. Harvard University, 2017. http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/love-actually-science-behind-lust-attraction-companionship/ 

Yaribeygi, Habib et al. “The impact of stress on body function: A review.” EXCLI journal vol. 16 1057-1072. 21 Jul. 2017, doi:10.17179/excli2017-480. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579396/ 

Zimmerman, Edith. “I now suspect the Vagus Nerve as the Key to Wellbeing.” Science of Us. The Cut, May 2019. https://www.thecut.com/2019/05/i-now-suspect-the-vagus-nerve-is-the-key-to-well-being.html 

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