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What To Do When You First Realize You Have Incontinence

Having incontinence can be embarrassing, but there are things that you can do to improve your condition. If you’ve just realized you have incontinence, first understand that you’re not the only one– over 25 million Americans suffer from incontinence. You are not alone. Second, know that this is exactly the place you should be. We’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you on your road to a solution. Review the links below to start taking charge of your incontinence:

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Step 1: Take Immediate Action
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Step 4: Pelvic Foor Exercises
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Step 2: Assess Your Condition
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Step 5: Develop A Voiding Strategy
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Step 3: Assess Your Pelvic Floor Strength
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Step 6: Seek Professional Help

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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.

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Caring for your skin when living with incontinence

Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn’t just embarrassing or uncomfortable – it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today’s guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your skin, how to choose the most effective products and much, much more.

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Your voice Matters

Take this brief survey to tell us how incontinence impacts your life. Your answers will help shape the future of incontinence care.