Pelvicly is dedicated to providing trustworthy, evidence-informed women’s pelvic health education. Our editorial standards define how our content is researched, written, medically cited, and maintained.
1. Evidence-First Research Principle
Every article, educational guide, and topic hub published on Pelvicly is grounded in clinical evidence. When drafting content, our editorial team prioritizes:
- Clinical Practice Guidelines: Recommendations from established medical authorities including the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA), and The Menopause Society (formerly NAMS).
- Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: High-level synthesized evidence from independent bodies such as the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
- Peer-Reviewed Research: Clinical trials published in reputable, PubMed-indexed medical journals.
We avoid relying on anecdotal claims, unpublished industry whitepapers, or single-study hype. Where medical consensus is uncertain or evidence is preliminary, we state these limitations openly.
2. Clinical Distinctions and Safety Disclaimers
Pelvic health is nuanced. We take care to explain critical clinical distinctions that affect safety—such as differentiating between weak (hypotonic) and overactive (hypertonic) pelvic floor muscles, and highlighting when standard exercises like Kegels are contraindicated.
All content includes clear guidance on “red flag” symptoms requiring immediate medical evaluation. Pelvicly is an educational publisher and does not provide clinical diagnoses, personalized medical consultations, or prescriptive treatment plans. Readers are always directed to qualified healthcare professionals. Read our full Medical Disclaimer.
3. Transparency Around AI and Virtual Presenters
We believe in total transparency regarding modern technology:
- Virtual Presenter (Eleanor Hart): Eleanor Hart is an AI-generated digital presenter created to deliver educational material in an accessible, unembarrassed manner. Eleanor is not a real person, doctor, nurse, or physical therapist. She presents human-researched, human-edited health scripts.
- Editorial Oversight: AI tools may be used for preliminary research formatting and structural outlines, but all published health claims are verified by human editors against primary medical sources. We do not present unverified AI text as clinical advice.
4. Commercial Independence and Advertising
Editorial integrity and product recommendations remain strictly independent of commercial partnerships:
- We never accept payment or gifts from manufacturers in exchange for favorable reviews or positive editorial coverage.
- Where affiliate links appear on commercial items, they are clearly labeled and use
rel="sponsored"attributes in compliance with FTC guidelines. - Commissions earned from purchases never dictate our clinical assessments or product evaluations. Explore our Affiliate Disclosure and Product Directory.
5. Corrections and Updates Policy
Medical research evolves continually. Our editorial team reviews published pillar guides periodically to incorporate updated clinical guidelines, revised Cochrane reviews, and new safety data.
If you identify a factual error, an outdated reference, or a broken link, please let us know. We evaluate reader feedback promptly and publish transparent corrections when substantive changes are made. Reach our editorial team directly via our Contact Page.