What on Earth is your Pelvic Floor?

Pelvic Floor Basics

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the bottom of your pelvis. They stretch from your pubic bone to your tailbone and side to side between your sit bones — like a hammock or a bowl that supports everything above it.

These muscles are responsible for:

  • Holding up your bladder, uterus, and rectum

  • Controlling pee, poop, and gas

  • Supporting your spine and core

  • Contributing to sexual function and pleasure

They’re working all day long!

Watch the Anatomy in Action

This video walks you through the layers of pelvic floor muscles, what they do, and how they connect to bowel, bladder, and sexual function. It’s a great place to start if you're just beginning to learn about your body.

Common Signs of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Pelvic floor issues can show up in different ways. Some of the most common include:

  • Bladder Issues:

    -Leaking urine with coughing, laughing, or exercise

    -Feeling like you can’t make it to the bathroom in time

  • Pelvic Pressure or Prolapse:

    -Pelvic heaviness, pressure, or bulging

  • Pain or Discomfort:

    -Pain with sex, tampons, or pelvic exams

    -Pain in the hips, tailbone, or lower back

  • Bowel Symptoms:

    -Constipation or difficulty pooping

    -Fecal incontinence or difficulty making it to the bathroom

Why Should I Care About Mine?

Most people don’t think about their pelvic floor… until something starts to feel off.

That might sound like:

  • "Why am I leaking when I sneeze?"

  • "Why do I feel pressure or heaviness down there?"

  • "Why is sex painful or just… not working the way it used to?"

  • "Why can’t I poop normally anymore?"

If any of that sounds familiar — you are not alone. Pelvic floor dysfunction is extremely common — and also treatable with the right care and education.