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.
When is that sudden urge to go so bad that you should seek out medical help? How can I tell the difference between a UTI and OAB? How much water should I be drinking every day? Can a woman actually visit a urologist?
These are some of the important questions that we address with today’s guest, Dr. Raveen Syan. She’s an associate professor of clinical urology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and a specialist in a number of women’s pelvic health issues, including the treatment of stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and overactive bladder.
We’ve all been there. The baby’s crying upstairs, so you need to speed up your bathroom visit to get to her quickly. You’re racing to your next meeting, and you only have a minute to stop for the bathroom. You’re late for your doctor’s appointment, but you just need to make a pit stop before you leave. Sometimes having to pee gets in the way of our daily lives.
If you’re someone who’s moving so fast that you push when you pee, you could be setting yourself up for some trouble down the road. Listen today to learn more about why you shouldn’t be forcing things.
There are so many different incontinence conditions out there, it’s easy to get confused about what you may be dealing with. Today’s guest is Dr. Jeffrey Frankel, a renowned medical advisor known for his expertise in urology, to help make sense of what your symptoms may be telling you. oo.
Summer brings sunshine, social events, travel, and warm-weather fashion—but for those managing incontinence, the season can also bring unique challenges. Heat, humidity, and lighter clothing can make it harder to discreetly manage leaks while staying comfortable and confident. But with a few smart style tweaks and self-care strategies, you can enjoy summer without compromise.
Here’s your guide to managing incontinence with style and ease during the warmest months of the year.
When Sherrie Palm noticed something unusual going on down there, she had no idea the path her life was about to take – but her diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse set her on a journey to become an author, internationally recognized speaker, authority on pelvic health and founder of APOPS, the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. Listen to her story to learn all about prolapse, how she treated her condition – and how you can, too.
If you’ve had enough of leaking when you laugh or cough or sneeze, if you’ve spent enough on pads and products to help keep you dry, and if you’re tired of just managing your condition rather than seeing real improvements, we have good news for you: Stress urinary incontinence can be treated.
Today’s guest is Gloria Kolb, founder and CEO of Elidah, the medical device company behind Elitone and Elitone Urge. The Elitone family of products are the only FDA-cleared external solutions that tone your pelvic floor and calm your overactive bladder.
Gloria discusses what Stress Urinary Incontinence is in detail, explains why it’s so common and addresses the full range of treatments that patients have available to them.
Women’s Health Month is a time to focus on the unique health needs of women and encourage proactive wellness. This month serves as a reminder for women to prioritize their health through education, self-care, and regular screenings. Whether you’re in your 20s, 40s, or beyond, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and staying up to date with essential check-ups can lead to long-term well-being.
Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence – often for years and years – even though there are treatments that can work wonders for them.
That’s why NAFC is introducing the We Count campaign.
Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of bladder control, resulting in the leakage of urine. It can range from occasional dribbling when coughing or sneezing to a sudden, strong urge to urinate that prevents reaching a restroom in time. Commonly affecting older adults, urinary incontinence can occur in both men and women due to various causes, including weakened pelvic muscles, medical conditions, or certain medications.
Incontinence is a common condition affecting millions of men and women worldwide, often leading to considerable physical discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress. One in four adult women report some degree of involuntary urine leakage. But incontinence is not just a female problem, and affects millions of men as well. For both men and women, the risk of urinary incontinence increases with age.
For women navigating the challenges of urinary incontinence (UI), Female External Urinary Catheters (FEUC) have emerged as a game-changer, offering freedom, and potentially improved quality of life. Yet, with various methods of attachment to the female anatomy available—(a) suction force, (b) adhesives, and (c) natural fit—selecting the right one can feel daunting.
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