Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Incontinence Education And Support For Patients, Caregivers and Professionals
Incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine or fecal matter, is not a condition that anyone should have to “just live with.” It’s not something you need to accept as you get older, or an inevitable consequence of childbirth or surgery. Incontinence is a treatable medical condition, whether you have occasional light wetness, heavier bladder leakage, bedwetting, or bowel issues such as IBS or IBD. No matter what type of bladder or bowel symptoms you might be experiencing, help is available. This is the place you should be.
Incontinence Education And Support for Patients, Caregivers, and professionals
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Ask The Expert: Can You Live Without a Bladder?
Are you or someone you love scheduled for bladder removal surgery (cystectomy)? While it can be a surprise to find out you’ll need a cystectomy, whether partial or radical, know
Showing incontinence who’s the boss in the workplace
Managing urinary incontinence is challenging enough, but bladder leaks, sudden urgency and frequent trips to the restroom can be especially stressful when you’re trying to get through a busy workday.
Why Bladder Health Matters More as We Age
Aging and the Bladder: What Changes?
As we grow older, the urinary system naturally undergoes changes that can affect bladder function.
Common age-related changes include:
Reduced bladder
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Can UTI’s cause Incontinence? And How They are Related as Women Age
Do you have pain or burning when you pee? If so, you might have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). This condition is quite common, about 50% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime. It gets even more common as women get older and go through menopause. Many women end up having chronic UTIs that seem to be triggered at the smallest dietary or hormonal change.
How One Young Woman Turned Incontinence Into Innovation
Growing up with spina bifida meant Bella Duarte-Crespo faced challenges most children never have to think about, including managing bladder and bowel incontinence at school. When she and her mother couldn’t find a product that met her needs, they decided to create one themselves.
In this inspiring episode, Bella shares how a personal struggle became the foundation for a fast-growing business, a passion for design and a lifelong commitment to disability advocacy. Along the way, she discusses living with spina bifida, overcoming embarrassment, building confidence and why being prepared has become her key to living life without leaks.
Whether you’re living with incontinence, caring for someone who is, or simply looking for a story of resilience and determination, Bella’s journey is sure to inspire.
Bladder And Bowel Health Hacks
Those with bladder or bowel incontinence know that having it can be a lot of work. Just being prepared takes effort, and having an accident
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Incontinence & Intimacy: Reconnecting After Bladder Leaks
For many people, sex and intimacy is about far more than physical closeness. It’s about confidence, connection, vulnerability, and feeling comfortable in your own body.
When urinary incontinence enters the picture, those feelings can quietly change.
While often discussed as a physical condition, incontinence can deeply affect emotional well-being and romantic relationships, something many people experience but few talk about openly.
Speaking Up About Incontinence
For many people living with bladder leaks, the hardest part isn’t the symptoms themselves.
It’s deciding to talk about them.
Bladder leaks can feel too small to mention, too embarrassing to explain, or not “serious enough” to justify a doctor’s visit. Many people quietly manage symptoms for years—adjusting their routines, limiting activities, and hoping things don’t get worse.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not wrong for feeling this way.
How To Relax Your Pelvic Floor Muscles
Sure, you know all about Kegels and the importance of strengthening the pelvic floor. But did you know that it’s just as important to know
