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Living with incontinence can be difficult, but you’re not alone! Many people experience bladder leaks, yet it takes an average of 7 years before speaking to a doctor about it. That’s why we’re here! As the National Association for Continence, our mission is to support and educate those dealing with bladder or bowel health issues. If you have a “leaking problem”, you’ve come to the right place!
We want to remove the stigma surrounding these conditions and offer you the resources you need to manage your incontinence. You can find lots of helpful tools here on our site. And if you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re glad you’re here and eager to assist you in any way we can.
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Latest Articles
Bladder & Urological Cancer Awareness: What You Need to Know
When it comes to cancer awareness, conditions such as breast, lung, and colorectal cancer often receive the most attention. Yet cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive system—collectively known as urological or genitourinary cancers—affect hundreds of thousands of Americans each year.
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.
Not All Leaks Are the Same: Understanding the Difference Between LBL (Light Bladder Leakage) and HBL (Heavy Bladder Leaks)
Most incontinence products on the market were made for Light Bladder Leakage (LBL), such as the occasional drip or the small dribble triggered by a sneeze or laugh. For millions of people, that’s not the full story. Heavy Bladder Leaks (HBL) involve larger volumes and/or multiple full releases throughout the day or night. Store-brand products, even those labeled “maximum” or “overnight”, aren’t designed to handle that level of need.
If products keep failing, it can start to feel personal. But when a product was never built for your reality in the first place, that’s not a personal failure. It’s a product gap.
Understanding the difference between LBL and HBL is the first step toward finding trusted protection that actually works.