Aches, pains, sniffles and sore throats cause plenty of discomfort when you’re not feeling well. Some people dread cold and flu season for another reason. If coughing and sneezing causes you pelvic pain, you’re not alone. Both men and women can develop pelvic floor dysfunction for different reasons, and it can affect people in different ways. Along with pelvic pain when sneezing, pelvic floor dysfunction can cause general pelvic and abdominal pain, bladder control issues, muscle spasms, and more.