The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the bladder, bowel, and uterus (in women). When these muscles aren’t functioning properly — either too tight, too weak, or poorly coordinated — the result is pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). It’s more common than most people realize, and yet it often goes unrecognized because the symptoms can feel embarrassing or easy to dismiss. Here are five signs that your pelvic floor might not be working the way it should.