Pelvic floor dysfunction isn’t just a post-baby problem — and it doesn’t always show up the way you’d expect.
Many women live with uncomfortable or embarrassing symptoms without ever being told it could be their pelvic floor at the root.
Here are 5 signs you might have a pelvic floor issue — and what you can do about it:
- You leak when you laugh, sneeze, run or lift
This is known as stress incontinence and it’s a classic red flag. Even small leaks aren’t normal — they’re a sign your pelvic floor isn’t providing enough support.
- You feel heaviness or pressure ‘down there’
A dragging sensation or bulge in your vaginal area could point to a prolapse, where one or more pelvic organs have shifted position. It’s more common than most women realise.
- You constantly feel the urge to pee — even if you just went
This can be a symptom of urge incontinence or overactive bladder, often linked to pelvic floor instability or irritation.
- You struggle to fully empty your bladder or bowel
Incomplete emptying or straining to go can indicate dysfunction in the muscles responsible for release and control.
- Pain during sex or internal exams
This is often overlooked, but painful intercourse can be related to tight, weak, or uncoordinated pelvic floor muscles — especially during menopause or after childbirth.
The Good News?
Pelvic floor problems are treatable — and they don’t always require surgery or years of physio. At Pelvic Solutions, we use EMS chair therapy alongside expert advice to help women strengthen and reconnect with their pelvic floor naturally, effectively, and privately.
Book your free consultation today to find out if your symptoms could be pelvic floor related — and how we can help.