Why pelvic floor health matters at every age

Because Your Pelvic Floor Is Working Hard — Even When You’re Not Thinking About It

Your pelvic floor isn’t just “a postpartum thing.”
It’s not just about kegels, leaking, or sex.
It’s a major part of your core system — one that impacts how you move, how you feel, how you function, and how you age.

At YFS (Your Form Sux), we treat pelvic floor dysfunction across all life stages — and we’ve seen firsthand how overlooked this system is, especially in people who think, “That doesn’t apply to me.”

Spoiler: If you have a pelvis, this applies to you.

🧠 What Does the Pelvic Floor Actually Do?

• Controls bladder and bowel function
• Supports pelvic organs (bladder, uterus/prostate, rectum)
• Works with your core and diaphragm to manage pressure
• Supports posture and spinal stability
• Plays a big role in sexual function
• Helps manage performance, pain, and recovery

When it’s weak, tight, uncoordinated — or just forgotten — you feel it.

🧒 Pelvic Floor Health in Childhood & Adolescence

Yes, even kids can struggle with:

• Bedwetting
• Constipation
• Delayed toilet training
• Core weakness or posture issues

In teens (especially female athletes), pelvic floor dysfunction can show up as:

• Incontinence with sports
• Pelvic pain with early menstruation
• Core imbalance that affects performance

💡 Starting awareness young = fewer problems later.

👩‍🎓 In Your 20s & 30s: Peak Performance + Prevention

You’re active. Maybe training hard. Maybe just managing stress and screens.
Pelvic floor issues can still show up as:

• Leaking during workouts
• Hip, SI joint, or low back pain
• Pain with sex
• Gut issues tied to stress and breath mechanics

Thinking about pregnancy? Now’s the time to build pelvic floor strength and coordination before things shift.

🤰 Pregnancy & Postpartum: The Transformation Phase

The pressure. The hormones. The pushing. The healing.
No surprise — this is when most people finally learn about the pelvic floor… usually the hard way.

We treat:

• Incontinence
• Diastasis recti
• Pain with sex
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• C-section scar sensitivity
• Core instability

But here’s the kicker: It’s never too late.
Whether you’re 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years postpartum — this care still applies.

🧍 In Your 40s & 50s: Hormonal Shifts + Midlife Mobility

Hello, perimenopause 👋
This is when estrogen starts dipping — and pelvic floor support drops with it.

You might start noticing:

• New or worsening leaking
• Vaginal dryness or pain
• Core fatigue
• Pressure or bulging sensations
• Less control with workouts or stress

💡 Proactive pelvic floor care here means: fewer issues during menopause and better long-term strength and sexual function.

🧓 60+ and Beyond: Aging Well Starts With the Floor

Pelvic floor health is vital for:

• Fall prevention
• Bladder and bowel control
• Independence and confidence
• Spine, hip, and mobility support

And yes — even if you’ve had symptoms “forever,” they’re still worth treating.
We help clients in their 60s, 70s, even 80s move better, feel stronger, and gain control over their lives again.

Final Word: This Isn’t Just a Women’s Health Issue

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects:

• Men recovering from prostate surgery
• Lifters and athletes of all genders
• People recovering from abdominal surgery
• Anyone dealing with chronic low back pain or instability

So if you’ve been thinking pelvic floor therapy is “not for you”?
It probably is.

Your pelvic floor works 24/7.
Take care of it like the powerhouse it is.

Book a pelvic floor assessment with YFS — and see how much better life can feel when your foundation is finally firing properly.