“The pelvic floor” refers to a group of muscles in the pelvis which support the bladder, bowel and uterus. These muscles are important in helping bladder and bowel control, and also play a role in sexual function. Pelvic floor muscles can become weakened through pregnancy and childbirth, constipation, heavy lifting, and being overweight. If these muscles become weakened this can lead to problems with urinary and faecal incontinence, and prolapse of the pelvic organs (where the bladder, uterus or bowel sag into the vagina).