How do I know if my pelvic floor is weak?

If Your Body’s Been Sending Weird Signals, This Might Be Why

Your pelvic floor is kind of like your WiFi. You don’t notice it when it’s working — but when it’s not, everything else gets glitchy.

The problem? Most people don’t know what “not working” actually looks like.

So if you’re wondering, “Is my pelvic floor weak?” — here’s how to know.

💡 First: What Does the Pelvic Floor Actually Do?

It’s a group of muscles and connective tissue at the base of your pelvis. Its job?

• Support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs
• Control pee, poop, and gas
• Stabilize your core and spine
• Coordinate with your diaphragm and abs
• Play a huge role in sex, posture, and pressure regulation

So yeah — it’s a big deal. When it’s weak (or not working properly), your body lets you know. But not always in obvious ways.

🔎 Top Signs Your Pelvic Floor Might Be Weak

🚽 1. You Leak Pee (Even a Little Bit)

Laughing, sneezing, coughing, jumping = leak?
That’s not “just aging” or “normal after babies.” It’s a sign your pelvic floor isn’t handling pressure well.

💨 2. You Struggle to Hold in Gas

Weird, but true. Your pelvic floor helps seal the deal down there.
If you’re losing control at awkward times, that’s a red flag.

🛌 3. Sex Feels… Off

A weak pelvic floor can cause:

• Reduced sensation
• Trouble with orgasm
• Less control during penetration

It can also affect libido and body confidence, especially postpartum.

⚖️ 4. You Feel “Heavy” or “Bulging” in Your Pelvis

A weak pelvic floor may not fully support your organs — especially if you’ve had pregnancy, surgery, or major weight changes.
That sensation of pressure, dragging, or fullness “down there”? Could be a sign of prolapse.

🚫 5. You Avoid Certain Movements or Exercises

If jumping, running, or even lifting weights feels “off” in your pelvic or lower core region — your pelvic floor might not be providing the right stability or control.

🚽 6. You Pee “Just in Case” All the Time

If you’re constantly hitting the washroom before class, before leaving the house, before meetings… you might be overcompensating for weak or uncoordinated pelvic muscles.

📉 7. You’ve Lost Core Strength — Even Though You’re Training

A weak pelvic floor affects your entire core system.
If you’ve been doing planks, crunches, or core work and still feel unstable or disconnected — it could be the missing piece.

👩‍⚕️ So… What Now?

Here’s the good news:
Weak doesn’t mean broken. It means you need a plan — not guesswork.

At YFS (Your Form Sux), we assess what’s actually happening:

• Is your pelvic floor weak… or overactive?
• Is it a coordination issue?
• Are other muscles compensating?
• Are you breathing or bracing in ways that add pressure instead of control?

Then we build a strategy — tailored to your life, body, and goals.

Final Word: Weak Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing

Your body isn’t broken. It’s talking.

If you’re dealing with any of the above, your pelvic floor might be the missing link — and we’re here to help you reconnect with it the right way.

Curious if your pelvic floor needs work?
Book a private pelvic floor consult at YFS. No guesswork. No shame. Just straight answers and a plan that actually works.