Dr. Susie Demonstrates a Live External Male Pelvic Floor Exam
Added 2025-02-20 16:27:01 +0000 UTC🤔 Curious about what a male pelvic floor exam entails? Watch this LIVE DEMO!
Curious about what a male pelvic floor exam entails when performed by a qualified pelvic floor therapist specializing in working with individuals who have penises? In this exclusive video, I walk you through a complete external pelvic floor exam, giving you a clear understanding of what to expect during your initial visit at our practice.
A quick disclaimer: Not all pelvic floor therapists assess in this way—it depends on their training, expertise, and comfort level working with individuals who have penises.
How would you feel about undergoing an exam like this? If you’ve had a similar experience, I’d love to hear your thoughts—feel free to share them in the comments below!
🪼 P.S. The internal exam portion will be released March 6th—stay curious my friends!
⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical conditions.
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This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.
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Dr. Tara Beran PT, DPT, RYT https://desertpt.com/about-us/
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-06-26 18:11:09 +0000 UTCHello, can you recommend any pelvic therapists in AZ, Phoenix area?
Thomas
2025-06-26 16:50:27 +0000 UTCSorry to hear that, Jason. A lot of folks here share that frustration about how hard it is to access pelvic floor therapy if you have a penis. I’m glad you’re here getting support.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-05-20 16:10:17 +0000 UTCThe PFPTs in my area have not gone into this level of detail. Unfortunately for me, I’ve been seeking help for over 6 years now.
Jason N
2025-05-19 14:07:16 +0000 UTCThanks, Frank! I hear this a lot, and yeah, it’s discouraging how often thorough physical assessment gets skipped these days.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-05-12 16:59:50 +0000 UTCYou actually do the physical diagnosis of. medicine. Good for you, most modern day doctors do only computer physicals and barely bother to look at you.
Frank Gabel
2025-05-11 00:10:11 +0000 UTCHey Richard! Yes, I recommend these providers: Dr. Adam Gvili, DPT https://pelvis.nyc/ Nina Herzig, PT, CSC https://coredynamicspt.com/
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-03-31 16:01:41 +0000 UTCHi Dr Susie. Hope all is well. I wanted to know if there were any pelvic floor therapists that you maybe able to recommend in New York City. As I stated in my earlier comments I’m having a hard time finding a good one. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Richard Ramos
2025-03-30 19:02:46 +0000 UTCHi Sk! Based on your symptoms, I would have included an external pelvic floor and genital assessment.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-26 00:15:09 +0000 UTCI went for an initial pelvic floor assessment today and she only felt around my hip flexors while I was fully clothed. She then did an internal exam. Would you say a comprehensive assessment should involve an external exam like this? My issues include dull pain in the pubic area which I often feel up into my penis, periodic cramping in the perineum/deep below the balls, periodic sharp cramping pain deep in my bum when I ejaculate, and periodic pain in one testicle. Thanks Susie :)
Sk
2025-02-26 00:12:29 +0000 UTCI'm humbled by your wife's feedback, Guy. Please pass along my heartfelt gratitude!
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-24 16:49:13 +0000 UTCMy wife is a massage practitioner and had a very good business in San Ramon, CA. She was very appreciative of a number of your comments about working with the person, such as working to make the person comfortable with the feel of your hands. Being a massage practitioner she is very much into anatomical and musculature jargon and appreciated this as well.
Guy (works)
2025-02-24 16:46:57 +0000 UTCYou're most welcome and thank you for sharing your experience with us, Richard! I agree—there is much more work that needs to be done to support men in pelvic floor therapy spaces. ❤️
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-24 16:42:29 +0000 UTCThank you for the thorough video Dr Susie. I’m located in New York and I have to say unfortunately the in network pfts in NY are not as thorough. It seems to me that in my experience they do not have the comfort level of working with males that you show in your videos. I believe this is such an important aspect to pft because in creating a more comfortable environment I believe the results would be better for the patient as this causes less stress and anxiety. I wish that you were located in NY as I believe if you were my therapist the results would be greater than I am experiencing now. I believe that PFT is revolutionary if done by the right therapists who are comfortable working with males.
Richard Ramos
2025-02-22 11:51:02 +0000 UTCIt was an instructional examination videos geared towards pelvic therapy professionals—I don't use that kind of language with patients unless they prefer.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 22:18:08 +0000 UTCWow finally finished the video. Alot of big words. I need to break out my medical encyclopedia or Thasorouse. I always found it interesting when a examination takes place and the question is asked does this hurt or do you feel pain? At the time usually I am so numb from adrenaline. And #2 I say it doesn’t hurt now but when I go home and things are relaxed I will feel pain. 3) I have been asked show me where it hurts. Even one time from a boxing/sports physician (had to get tested/certified) the Doc asked that and I said I can show you with consent and put her hand exactly on the epididymis of my right testicle.
Robert C.
2025-02-21 22:12:07 +0000 UTCExactly, Robert! I 100% agree with your comment. The point of sharing this video was to empower people not make them discouraged or disgruntled about their current treatment or provider. 💛
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 15:19:35 +0000 UTCI still haven’t finished the video in it’s entirety. However as I’m sure you all know I enjoy engaging and keeping up with the thread. As a common theme I read about Dr. G’s exam and assessment video being more involved than others have gotten including myself…My thought is that just because my past exams are not as involved doesn’t mean I hadn’t gotten an adequate elevation, assessment and exam tailored to my needs and concerns. That is just me and I know not everyone’s recovery And process is the same not to mention issues and pain levels. Talk soon.!!!
Robert C.
2025-02-21 15:15:22 +0000 UTC💛
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 14:09:12 +0000 UTCI really appreciate you asking for permission, Guy! Since your wife has been an integral part of your care journey, you are more than welcome to share this video with her. In general, I kindly ask that all other content on this platform remains confidential and accessible only to paying members. Thank you for understanding! 💛
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 14:07:05 +0000 UTCThanks, Guy! I'll be sure to pass along the gratitude to our model. To your point, not every person needs their penis or clitoris examined. Examinations should always be tailored to the individual based on their concerns, consent, and clinical reasoning skills. As a clinician, it's important, to ask what is the rationale, intention and impact of said assessment, question, etc. when working with another person.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 14:00:47 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome, Rex!
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-21 13:56:32 +0000 UTCHey Doctor Susie, Your male pelvic floor exam was so thorough, I'm shocked. It's a mystery to me how I could go over 25 years never having an exam like this, out of all who have examined me doctors, nurses and specialist have not done a complete tissue mobilizations around the pelvic floor. I was most interested in the scrotal tissue mobilizations and testicular exam going up the spermatic cord into the inguinal canal because my deep scar from my 5 hernia surgeries goes a crossed that inguinal canal at a downward angle to the pubic bone almost. These 3 areas for me are the center of my pain and discomfort and seem to cause pain everywhere else. I can feel tension like stretching in the spermatic cord from the scar tissue to the testicle and no medical personal have done ¼ of that exam on me. I watch this twice and I just wanted to Thank You, that was most enlightening. Rex
RJ S
2025-02-21 10:49:09 +0000 UTCExcellent video and again kudos to your model. Now I would be interested in knowing how much of the genital exam I could handle without having to call for time out. Certainly not as much as you present in the video. I feel I'm evolving, but I don't think I would be comfortable having an erection. I did not have a genital exam because I did not present with genital pain or issues. Other than that I don't know what all was included in the exam as I was pretty freaked out trying to deal with my inhibitions and fear of becoming aroused. My wife was present during the exam and I'd like to get her take.
Guy (works)
2025-02-21 02:22:45 +0000 UTCI would like my wife to view this video and she is interested in seeing a video on female pelvic assessment. Would this be violating the paid members only rule? DM is fine.
Guy (works)
2025-02-21 02:11:29 +0000 UTCI am at my sister's house getting it ready for sale...with no internet and a weak cell reception...so I haven't view the entire video. Unfortunately it isn't a video you can just view at Starbucks but probably should be. What I have seen tells me the most comprehensive of my three PFPT consulations was not nearly as thorough as what Dr. Susie presented. I actually had an appointment scheduled with Dr. Susie this week and cancelled it thinking I had found a good local PFPT that is somewhat local. Needless to say, I will be rescheduling my appointment with Dr. Susie even though it is almost a six hour drive. I hope that suffices as a positive statement regarding the information given and presentation of the video.
Ron Gaskins
2025-02-20 22:47:20 +0000 UTCWhat?! 🤯 Seriously, RJ S? I'm speechless.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 21:43:43 +0000 UTCGreat video Dr. G.! I just got home from my PFPT where I was told not to mention the word penis or I would not be treated any more. WHAT THE HELL! It's not like I can go out and find another PFPT in my area that treats males and I can't drive 50-100 miles to get to one. So I'll keep my mouth shut and except what I get
RJ S
2025-02-20 21:36:29 +0000 UTCSorry to hear that J M! Yes, not all therapists exam and treat like I do— fortunately, there are many different ways to address pelvic pain. I hope you were still able to find some positive benefit with pelvic therapy despite not having a similar exam. 💛
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 21:26:01 +0000 UTC🙁
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 21:22:11 +0000 UTC😔
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 21:21:46 +0000 UTCBruce, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with a lot of pelvic issues since your umbilical hernia. 😞 Sorry to miss you during your visit to our neck of the woods! There are two fantastic pelvic therapists in NY/NJ area I'd highly recommend: Ben Kalinkowitz, PT, DPT https://step1pelvicpt.com/ Niva Herzig, PT, MPT, CSC https://coredynamicspt.com/ Keep staying strong and persistent—I know it's been an up hill battle but sounds like you're headed in a positive direction. 💛
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 21:21:15 +0000 UTCThe assessment om my pelvic floor exam went nothing like yours. The therapist went nowhere near my penis or testicles. She only did an internal exam and did not go near my prostate. My main concern was an ache at the base of my penis when erect and delayed ejaculation. Thank you for such a detailed examination. We need more pelvic floor experts like you!
J M
2025-02-20 20:30:21 +0000 UTCI've had 2 PFPTs and neither exam was anything more than palpating my abdomen and then moving to and internal exam. I feel like I wasted years of treatment by not getting a thorough exam.
Ned Daniels
2025-02-20 20:19:17 +0000 UTCI haven’t had an assessment like this. Clothed, a therapist could feel me doing a Kegel. The sharp/dull touch test I did. Big revelation is the relief of sensation in the testicular area by eliminating rotisserie store bought chicken. A lot of checks you mention during this exam is totally void in my assessment.
Douglas Roberts
2025-02-20 20:08:44 +0000 UTCThanks Doc, this was very instructive. I have been going through a lot of pelvic upheaval ever since having a umbilical hernia repair. Having a enlarged prostate was always the reason I was given. Since a Rezum™ procedure I have come to realize that there's more to the story. I have on my own been working to strengthen my core and work with posture and how I use my muscles and relearn how to poop and pee. Yours is the info I've seen out here that's not squeamish about this part of the male anatomy. My urologist has never given any credence to prostate massage or any other therapy other than MRIs and biopsy to assess and work on what might not be working right. Seems to me that what you just showed me would be so much more informative. I'd jump at the chance to have such a non-sexual evaluation of that area of my body. I am visiting NC next week unfortunately two hours away from your location. ;-( I would otherwise make an appointment to have you or your team for an examination. Meanwhile, I will learn as much as I can from you and any other resources my research finds. If you know anyone in the NY/NJ area, please tell me. Cheers, Bruce
Bruce Stüdeli-Kocher
2025-02-20 19:15:55 +0000 UTCI'm glad to hear it, Karim! You're very welcome—I hope you have a positive experience with your pelvic therapist next week. Keep us posted on how it went.
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 18:22:07 +0000 UTCYou're very welcome, Byron!
susie@drsusieg.com
2025-02-20 18:21:27 +0000 UTCShe was in the video. Was the one doing the exam and the explanation.
Karim
2025-02-20 17:52:16 +0000 UTCThank you Dr. This video helped me a lot!! I’m having my first pelvic floor assessment next week and was a bit nervous about what to expect.
Karim
2025-02-20 17:50:44 +0000 UTCTHIS was the educational and informative video I hoped for. I learned alot. My former PT was not as "penis friendly" and our client-therapist relationship ended due to my pyronies never been addressed after 15 sessions. If there is a client that also deals with hydrocele issue I would love to see that video! Great job Doc and ty.
Byron
2025-02-20 17:40:40 +0000 UTCInteresting! But disappointed you weren't in the video like last time.
Bill
2025-02-20 17:10:50 +0000 UTC
