Articles, Tips & Support
Incontinence doesn’t have to slow you down. Get tips on everyday living and see how others have dealt with their incontinence with these articles.
New Depend Briefs
I liked Depends maximum night time briefs with the 3 tap tabs , when the elastic band worked and they still made the Small size . When they stopped making small and replaced it with the S/M I was forc...
Physically Fit and Incontinent: Sandra's Story
Sandra is a physically active, 34-year-old mother of two who exudes self-confidence. She loves jogging, playing tennis, and enjoys all water sports. Sailboat racing is a particular passion for Sandra...
Rash from diapers
My sister lives in a long term care facility and wears institution-brand adult dapers. For many months she has a terrible rash with swelling, burning and open sores both internally and externally. ...
Husband bedwetting support
My husband started wetting the bed in his late 30's and it has been tough on him, emotionally and obviously physically. At first he lost many nights of sleep until he started wearing protection. He wa...
Getting Physical: Seven Ways to Stay Fit with Urinary Incontinence
Bladder leaks don’t have to keep you from reaching your best possible health. Human bodies are meant to move, and when you stay active – whether you’re taking a 30-minute walk every ...
Could Incontinence Jeopardize Your Employment?
Many in the incontinence community wonder how their condition might affect their employment possibilities, or if discovery of their bladder control issues could lead to loss of their job. It’s a...
Living with confidence with bladder leakage
Do you leak when you least expect it? You may feel as though it’s controlling your enjoyment of life, and putting limits on the activities that once brought you pleasure. You may also feel as th...
Total Bladder Control from Inside Out - Improving Pelvic Health
Women who want to actively address their bladder control issues have a unique fitness program developed just for them. It’s called the Total Control® Program and it focuses on fitness from ...
Getting Romantic: Talking to a Potential Partner About Incontinence
Romantic relationships are an important part of life for all of us. As human beings, we are biologically programmed for connection. We desire partnership and decades of research supports the fact that...
What You Say To Yourself (About Incontinence) Matters
Written by Marilyn Suttle Words are powerful. Notice the words you say to yourself about your incontinence. Are you saying things that keep you active and happy? Those types of thoughts will help you...
Sleep, Uninterrupted - Don't let bladder leaks keep you up at night
The connection between sleep and overall brain health is undeniable. In fact, widely published research tells us it’s the gateway to our entire well-being. Sleep is also meant to be restorative....
5 Ways to Grow Your Emotional Intelligence
written by Lori Jo Vest Have you ever heard the term Emotional Intelligence? Also referred to as “EQ,” simply defined, it means “being smart with feelings so you can develop optimal ...
5 Ways to Keep Bladder Leaks from Destroying Your Workout
“We are meant to grow strong and to age gracefully,” says author and functional movement expert Gray Cook. And without regular aerobic and muscle-building activity, our bodies don’t...
You’re Not Alone – The Statistics of Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence (UI) is so rarely discussed that you may end up feeling like you’re the only one dealing with it. In reality, there are an estimated 17 million people in the United States...
How to travel Stress-Free when you experience leaks
You’ve decided this is the year that you and your partner are going to go on the bucket list trip that you’ve been dreaming about for years. You finally have the time, and you’ve sav...
Free Samples of Adult Diapers
Let's post where we can get free samples to try different brands: Here are some that I've found that are completely free, I posted this on the women's section as well: Just found this... Active Diaper...
what to wear over your diaper
i have no control over my baldder and bowel and have to wear breifs and over my diaper i wear plastic panties control top pantyhose and when wearing a dress i wear a plastic or rubber slip i have bou...
The sizing
I ordered your free samples. The underwear panties did not fit right. I ordered the xlg like you told me but the would not stay up. I pulled them up to my waist but they just slid down and it seemed...
Humiliating Flight
After two years of complete bladder and bowel incontinence I thought I had enough experience that I could handle any situation with only minor embarassment. However that changed yesterday on a flight...
Embarrassed and concerned
My name is Hannah, and Im a 25 year old middle school science teacher. I first began experiencing bladder leakage several years ago, and it gradually got worse. I started out with pads, but realized t...
Bowel movement incontinency
Due to an ongoing Colitis/Crohn's disease condition which I have been experiencing for more than 3 years now, My bowel movements (with diarrhea) come on unexpectantly and without warning. As a result...
At-home disposal
I am relatively new to using Depends and am wondering about disposal methods. I live alone so really don't create a lot of garbage and besides, it's only picked up once per week. I wrap each diaper in...
Young, Active and Incontinent: The Personal Story of Jane
By Teri Brown Being active is important to everyone, but especially for someone who almost lost her mobility. Five years ago, Jane, a 39-year-old mother from Lexi...
Young, Active and Incontinent: The Inspiring Story of Dave
By Kelly Burgess Sometimes you have to keep looking to find solutions. That's what Dave, a 49-year-old from Michigan, discovered when he began having incontinence issues more than 25 ye...
Young, Active and Incontinent: Sam
By Melissa Granberry Incontinence does not equal inactivity. Just ask Sam, a 48-year-old Californian, whose active life includes working with unions in his area, pursuing photography part ti...
Staying Social with Incontinence
By Lisa A. Goldstein Being incontinent is one thing. Letting the condition control your life is another. Vicky, of Denton, Texas, experienced slight bladder leakage during everyday acti...
Spring Cleaning Your Attitude
Spring, like a new year, has many of us thinking of cleaning out the old and making room for the new. We do a spring clean-up of our homes and our yards, though have you ever considered doing a spring...
Managing Incontinence Emotions and Wellbeing| Depend
Managing the Emotional Aspects of Incontinence Written by Urologist and Sexual Health Expert Jennifer Berman, MD Although incontinence is often a silent ailment, it carries with it neg...
Maintain a Healthy Self-Confidence
Life has a way of challenging us. Just when we’re feeling quite sure of ourselves, it throws us a curveball to briefly bust our self-confidence bubble.Boost it up again and stay on top of your game wi...
Dress For Success, and Other Tips to Ensure Discretion
It’s not uncommon for women who experience bladder leakage to feel as though everyone around them knows about their problem. But thanks to advancements in protection, you’re the only one who ever need...
5 Simple Lifestyle Changes You Can Start Today
If someone told you there were simple steps that could minimize bladder leakage, you’d probably give them a try. We’re here to let you know there is such a thing. Success with bladder leakage manage...
Protection from Bleeding Hemorrhoids
I am looking for a product to protect underware from occasional blood and from the staining by Hemorrhoid Creams and Cortisone. I have been using regular pads by reversing them, but they really are u...
Incontinence in prison
So today I was struck with a random thought. What would happen if you were incontinent and in prison or jail? How would they deal with this? What would happen to you? This is a pretty horrifying thoug...
Considering going back to wearing diapers again. Just wanna cry right now .
Hey everyoneI’m Paige and I’m 25 years old. I’ve posted here before but its been quite some time. I officially came out to my family as a MtF transgender woman about a year and a half ago. Now I’ve I ...
bowel incont
I was wondering how some other ladies who are bowel incont deal with it I am both bladder and bowel incont and use enamans to control my bm's what about you any tips and or tricksTrish
Worried someone can tell I am wearing the Depends Underwear
What Should I do I am worried someone can tell that I am wearing the Depends underwear what should I do?And are the Depends Underwear made for full lose of urine incontinence?
Wearing a diaper at night and getting a good nights sleep
Does anyone else have a problem sleeping at night if you don't wear a diaper. I find myself getting up at least three times at night to use the washroom. Sometimes I start to wet my underwear before...
Odor
I'm embarrassed to bring this up, but I need advice. I've been wearing diapers 24/7 since February because I finally admitted that I need them. I'm fecal incontinent, but only occasionally, however, I...
Managing Incontinence on the Job
By Teri Brown Incontinence in the workplace can present a unique set of challenges. Who do you tell? When do you tell them? Carol Foreman from Wellton, Ariz., reme...
embarrasing wet diaper
has anyone ever had one of those moments when your diaper is full and think people can see it, it happened to me at the store last week my diaper was pretty full after several wettings, i noticed it w...
Top 5 Foods that can Trigger Leakage
For women with incontinence, life's banquet can include a few food fights. That's because what you eat and drink can worsen your symptoms.Doctors often advise those with incontinence to avoid certain ...
the feel of wearing
I have been wearing fitted briefs or better known as adult diapers. At first it felt strange to have one on and notice I was wetting myself. But once I got past all that I have begain to notice that w...
The day I knew my future was in diapers
About a month ago I started to have to wear poise pads. First the smaller ones then as time went on the maximum protection pads. About a week ago I was shopping at the mall. I was on my period and ...
Roommates friend finds my diaper
So the other morning I woke up, my night diaper was soaked of course. I went up stairs and fixed a cup of coffee, returned to my room and woke up a little bit. After drinking the coffee, I felt I real...
Plastic pants over disposables
I have worn plastic pants over disposables at night my entire life for just one more degree of protection and confidence. I obviously realize that there is limited benefit if there is substantial lea...
New Depend Briefs
I liked Depends maximum night time briefs with the 3 tap tabs , when the elastic band worked and they still made the Small size . When they stopped making small and replaced it with the S/M I was forc...
my TSA inspection
I suffer from OAB due to detrusor instability. With medication I stay dry most of the time but occasionally will have a sudden and uncontrollable large release from my bladder. I fly frequently and ...
Learning to pee in a diaper
Hi, This thread name may seem a bit strange but I am having a problem. My frequent urination due to overactive bladder is really taking a toll on my quality of life. I need to use the bathroom at le...
Keeping underwear up.
I am a rather large person (about 270 lbs). I wear the depends large/extra large underwear. My problem: because of my body shape, my underwear tends to slip down after a while and winds up around my ...
Diapers at the chiropractor
I have been seeing a chiropractor for about four years now and have been seeing the massage therapist at her office for about 2 years. My incontinence predates being in their care by quite some time ...
Diapered and single
This site is to help people with diaper problems, one of the biggest problems is relationships. Everyone feels so alone. There needs to be some way of allowing people with similar problems meet. We...
Depends fitted Briefs back in plastic!
The topic says it all Depends are slowly going back to the plastic backing outer cover. I can't express how happy I am with this change, I had to abandoned all of the depends products, there 4 tape pr...
Does Depend hold enough for you
I am finding out that I fill my depend pull up very fast at times. I have been using another brand of diapers (sorry Depend) when I am in bed. I fill the depend and have to change at least two times ...
Cleaning up after a messy diaper in public
I need to know how to do this. A few days ago I was out of town walking in the Valley of the National park. Not really on a trail, but exploring the beauty of nature in the middle of nowhere. I was we...
Incontinence After Prostate Surgery: A Guide to Recovery and Care
By Kelly Burgess After Linwood Wright, 68, of Danville, Va., had his prostate removed following a diagnosis of prostate cancer, he experienced incontinence that he thought would eventually clear up...
Bladder Leaks After Childbirth: Why It Happens and What to Do About It
Written by Dr. Jennifer Berman, Urologist and Sexual Health ExpertCarrying a baby to term – regardless of whether you have a C-section or vaginal birth – can cause bladder leaks. Childbirth, with the ...
While wearing a diaper do you, at times, feel lazy and just use your diaper.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way but at times, not often, when I feel the urge to go, I just use my diaper. I know I can make the bathroom but instead just let it go. Then, of course, I h...
Daughter not incontinent but so polyuric she is in diapers
Polyuria is excessive production of urine, in case you don't know. I've been reading around and I know many of you have urge incontinence, leak a little and have to pee frequently.But our daughter wi...
Mens' Realfit and Fitflex - curious about the difference in "fit"
I’m just wondering why the men’s real fits are more bulky than the fitflex? First off, I love the fitflex's! I started using them almost immediately after having bladder issues, and I was elated to ...
Diapers in the hospital
I was wondering if anyone has any experiences with wearing diapers to the hospital. Despite needing diapers for many years I have never had a long term hospital stay in that time. I have an upcoming...
Daytime Diaper Dilemma
I have now had 3 public daytime accidents in the past week and am really freaking out about it. It's really upsetting and embarrassing and I have absolutely no idea when they're going to happen. I ...
CAUGHT AT WORK IN MID DIAPER CHANGE has it happened to anyone else
I have an office in the basment of my building and a door with a lock and no window.I change in my office all the time, no one had ever come in without knocking before.I had just pulled off my wet dia...
Writing It All Down: Enjoying the Benefits of Journaling
What if we told you that picking up a pen and paper, or opening a Word document on your laptop and typing for a bit, could be good for your health? Research has shown that taking as few as twenty minu...
Living Life to the Fullest, Even with Fecal Incontinence
By Teri Brown When Brett, a 34-year-old electrical engineer from Salt Lake City, Utah, was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) he was at the end of a ...