What Is A Diastasis Recti And How Do I Fix It?
Diastasis recti happens when your growing baby stretches the muscles of the abdomen, causing them to separate. Learn more about this problem and how to fix it in this post.
Will Medicare Or Medicaid Cover Incontinence Products?
Updated: 8/5/2022 This post is also a podcast! Click below to listen, and check out all our podcast episodes by clicking here! If you’re incontinent, one major concern that you may have is how to pay for your incontinence products. To be sure, these products are expensive. Depending on the severity of your incontinence and […]
Coping With Incontinence
Incontinence, whether it’s light leakage here and there or full on bladder leaks every day, can be a hard to pill to swallow. Many people with incontinence feel ashamed, embarrassed, and even depressed because of their condition. These are all normal emotions. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Often, the pain we feel […]
Eating Well For Your Health: 5 Foods To Incorporate Into Your Diet
You’ve heard it a million times. You know you should do it. Yes, we’re talking about eating healthy And while you may know deep down that eating the right foods is good for your overall health, you may not realize that it’s actually good for incontinence too you need Eating Well For Your Health, here […]
Patient Perspective: Running with incontinence
You may feel like it’s impossible to be a runner if you have incontinence or a pelvic floor issue. This woman shares her experience and tells us why she won’t let her bladder leaks stop her from doing something she loves. (Plus, some tips to help you manage leaks if you love to run.)
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Why Don’t We Talk About This Sooner?
Read this woman’s story, and how she’s urging women to speak up about pelvic floor issues.
Managing Incontinence During The Summer Months: Tips To Stay Dry
Incontinence can be difficult to manage any time of year, but managing incontinence during the summer months can be especially challenging due to heat, lighter-colored and light-weight clothing, and the extra activity that generally accompanies summer. Learn how to keep going without letting incontinence get in the way during these warmer months. Struggle with bladder […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Knowledge Is Power
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence:Don’t Let Incontinence Control . Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. I’ve always been an […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: Incontinence Can Be An Isolating Condition – But Only If You Allow It To Be.
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. After living with incontinence for going on 20 […]
Have To Use A Catheter? Don’t Panic!
Has your doctor told you need to start using a catheter? While those words may bring up dread in most people, using a catheter is actually not as difficult or as bad as you might think. In fact, once they get used to it, many people find that using a catheter can be quite freeing. […]
Voices Of Incontinence Personal Story: With Incontinence, Your Imagination Is Your Own Worst Enemy.
This story is a part of the National Association For Continence’s “Voices Of Incontinence” campaign, which shows, in patient’s own words, what it’s like to live with incontinence. Learn more about this campaign, watch the videos, read other stories, and find resources to manage bladder leaks here. Having incontinence is as much a psychological issue […]
What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the leading types of cancer in men. In fact, according to The Prostate Cancer Foundation, more than 3 million US men are living with prostate cancer, and in the US, 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his life-time. And for those of African descent, that […]