BULGE vs. HEAVINESS These two sensations are often grouped together, but they can mean very different things. A vaginal bulge is often described as: 👉a feeling of tissue sitting lower 👉something “there” at the vaginal opening 👉a sensation that can worsen with heavy lifting, prolonged standing, baby carrying or at the end of the your day. This can be a sign of pelvic organ prolapse, where the bladder, uterus and/or bowel has descended down into the vaginal space. A feeling of heaviness or pres