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Find out what causes bladder leakage in men and women and what symptoms to look out for.
Conquering Anxiety
Public speaking. Long-distance travel. Incontinence. Many things in life can cause anxiety. Anxiety is simply a normal reaction to stress and is actually helpful in that it makes us more alert and c...
What to wear when waking up totaly soaked while wearing Depends
I am active on a Alzheimer's discussion group. Every day carers are asking what to do when their Husband (with Alzheimer's) are soaking wet every morning and all the bedding is soaked.\n\nIs there a ...
Upcoming Surgery and Diapers
Looks like I may need hernia surgery and I was wondering how the doctor and/or hospital will handle my diaper wearing issue. I have an absolute fear of catheters and will not permit one to be used. ...
Underwearness
I had a thought this morning about the underwearness program Depend has been pushing. If the goal is to reduce the stigma and help those that suffer with incontince not feel ashamed about it, why do ...
Travel by bus
Many times with these discussions you often read about people traveling by car, plane, or boat. It's not often that the subject of long distance bus travel is brought up. Preparation is key for these ...
To Wear Diapers or Not To Wear Diapers.....
I have OAB and am on medication. I have tried several different medications and have now been on one that seems to work best for me. It's Vesicare. Despite being on the medication, I still have occ...
To those with prostate issues
I was wondering for those with prostate problems, have you had to give up or cut back on any activities that you enjoy doing? When I had my last bout of prostatitis my urologist told me I needed to c...
There is no "Too Young".
Hey everyone, I'm brand new to the forum, but I'm most certainly not brand new to the issues at hand here. To start things off, I'm 26-years-old and I work a few different jobs in the music industry. ...
The real deal with TSA and full-body scanners
Hi everyone,\n\nI recently got told by a TSA staff member what the problem is with wet protection and the full-body scanners (the ones where you hold your hands above your head). On the way to the a...
Protection for occasional incontinence
I've been diagnosed with an overactive bladder. I take Vesicare, which helps but does not completely eliminate the problems. I still struggle with urgency and frequency, and very occasionally I don't ...
Odor Control
Hello Depend Community – One of the challenges of managing incontinence is controlling odor. Beyond keeping yourself very clean and frequent changes of your protection, what works for you? Do you reco...
Need help accepting incontinence as might have it permantly
Early last year a wooden chair snapped under me at home. Ended up with mild thoracic scoliosis in upper back. Dec last year when my lower back started to have issues collapsing etc (don't remember ho...
IBS issues and Depends
I have had to deal with IBS since I was in middle school, but during travelling...even going to work I usually wear depends briefs so as to relieve my anxiety a bit and helps with not always looking t...
I apologize in advance if this is too much info..
I had surgery to remove a tumor from my lag back in November '09 and as a result of the procedure I got what is called scrotal Edema (my private area became severely swollen). I had a Foley catheter...
How to tell your family.
OK, I have a dilemma that really need some suggestions with and I'm hoping some of you have had to deal with so I can get a personal experience on it. I have two small children, one is 6 and the othe...
How to deal with having a first time sexual encounter while wearing Depends products.
Hey guys (and girls)\nI just started wearing the real fit underwear. So far, they've been a perfect solution for my type of incontinence. \nBut what I want to know is this: let's say I meet a girl at...
How I ended up this way, and how I've dealt with it...kinda
I've posted here a couple of times through the years, but I'm mostly a lurker. I figured I would post about my experiences in the form of a recap. Maybe it will help others.\n\nI'm 28 now, and my inco...
Hernia surgery experience. Diapers did have a use
This post is a followup to the "Catheter Question" post.\n\nMy double hernia surgery went well and I am recovering nicely. I did not have a catheter so my previous fears were unfounded. However, I d...
Disposable diaper in the washing machine!
I am sometimes not wet at the end of the day, and I will often put the diaper aside to reuse the next day when I go to work. Apparently one evening I put the used but dry diaper in with a pile of dir...
Diapers during hot weather
Unless you live in the Arctic Circle, this affects you.\n\nHow do you deal with having to wear diapers in hot weather. Here in north TX, it was up to 107 degreees in some parts of the metroplex this w...
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...
Q&A - What % of men end up with incontinence after prostate surgery?
We're fortunate to have gotten Dr. Jason Gilleran, a urologist in Royal Oak, Michigan, to answer this question related to incontinence. What percentage of men (on average) end up with incontinence a...
"16 and incontinent"
I'm 18 a senior in high school, I live in Texas, I go to church every Sunday, I pray, I run cross country and track and I play basketball, I also play guitar and piano. I have 3 little sisters and I a...
HEY, YO, Are Women the only ones with wetting problems?
I think things are overly tilted toward women in terms of this stuff. I saw the thing on the site for the new blah flex thing and when I tried to just get a sample to try all that popped up was women'...
Sean Combs, aka "P Diddy", Admits He Was a Bedwetter
Pop culture icon Sean Combs, aka "P Diddy", recently talked about his past as a bedwetter on the Ellen Show. Of course, the audience laughed here and there.This announcement, along with Al Roker's a f...
My unusual decision for drips and dribbles. Maybe it will help you.
Heya Bros - I am in my early 30s and have had drips and dribbles after going since I can remember. Older I get it gets a little more so I finally bit the bullet and said "Hey, I don't have to have we ...
Live Chat with Depend R&D - Listen to the Recording Here
Hello Depend.com Community Members - Just sharing the recording from the Live Chat we did with our research and development team members in May. I hope we answered some of the questions you've had abo...
How to convince a friend/co-worker, that he needs diapers
I have a co-worker who admitted to me that he sometimes wets in his underwear. He also confessed to me that he often wears two pairs of briefs and lines his underwear with washclothes and paper towel....
Girlfriend claims she's supportive, but throws it in my face
I'm pretty sure I know the answer to my question already. My girlfriend of just over a year claims that she's supportive of my incontinence issues, but brings it up in an extremely negative and demean...
Depends for men pull up diapers (leaking) please help JaneF
I use the Depends for men they work the best for me but i have a left facing leaky hose.\ni am having problems because their is just the right amount of room in the front of the diaper to alow the old...
Am I wrong to think this? Should I switch Urologist for these reasons?
Recently I've been noticing my incontinence seems to be acting up again and im definitely starting to notice a increase in bathrooms trips and loss of control of my bladder recently. From very little ...
Booster Pads, Soakers, and Liners for Extra Protection
Remember the good old days when Depends had booster pads. I purchased a lot when they closed them out. Many here have talked about baby diapers as liners such as Huggies OverNites Size 6. They seem...
There Are 5 Stores That Will Not Sell Fitted Maximum Protection, Boosters, Guards
This has been happening for years. Here they are selling "underwear" or pull-ups and bladder control pads "for women only" but no guards for men or depend boosts . I have not seen the guards for me...
"We Can Do It Together:” A Couple Tackles Incontinence and Prostate Cancer
By April E. Clark Richard "Dick" Howe lives by the following motto: "Those who know the most do the best." Howe, the retired president and chief operating officer of Pennzoil Company, s...
Do you wear under your bathing suit at the pool, beach, river or water park?
I had a very harsh reality while attempting to keep my disability private, but ended up being noticed while wearing under my bathing suit at the local water park. I've never had to deal with such a cl...
Interstitial Cystitis: What Is It and How Can It Be Managed?
Hello Depend Community - This week, we're talking about interstitial cystitis, also known as IC or Painful Bladder Syndrome. What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? And what can you do about it?I'...
Conquering Anxiety
Public speaking. Long-distance travel. Incontinence. Many things in life can cause anxiety. Anxiety is simply a normal reaction to stress and is actually helpful in that it makes us more alert and c...
Night Defense
Why don't you make these for men?
wetting the bed
I'm a 21 year old male, and i still wet the bed I've been to the doctors and they told me not to worry. but this does not make it any easier to live with. after exploring some sites most of them very ...
what does everybody uses for diaper rash
I thinking i might have a rash my butt us burning and itches, but not red. I wear a protection every night and wondering i getting form that every night. Do you think i have a diaper ras...
What Happens When True Fit are Just Not Enough?
As I've said in another post (that apparently "offended" some lady who shouldn't be in the MEN'S forum to begin with!) I wear the new True Fit briefs, and found them great for discretion. Well, WORE ...
What is Interstitial Cystitis & Does It Cause Incontinence?
What is interstitial cystitis (IC) and how does it cause or relate to incontinence? Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder syndrome that is difficult to diagnose due to its various and oft...
What to do?
I am 20 years old and for the last 3 weeks I've been wetting the bed every night. I went to the doctor and all he said that he thought I was sleeping too heavily and gave me some suggestions on what ...
Where did diaper doublers go????
I only have nightime accidents. Does anyone know what happened to the infant diaper doublers you used to be able to find everywhere?? I sleep on my side and used to freely place a doubler both in the ...
Which Depend® Brand Do You Prefer to Travel With?
While traveling, which Depend® Brand product do you prefer, and why? VikkiZ
Which product works best for nighttime use
I have tried the maximums and the adjustable underwear and neither of them seem to work. Has anyone found a depend product that really works
why do perants try to change their kids
I am going to be 33 and both of my perants always find something they want to change. My dad wants me get a linces, but my disablities makes it to hard for me. And my mom wants me stop we...
will wearing regularly make me more incontinent?
Love the Depends adjustable underwear for my prostatitis, because I leak moderately. I stopped wearing them and my underwear are wet after every time I urinate in toilet. I was wearing the depends a...
your redesigned 6 tape diaper
i see on the packages that the briefs have lost the front panels, am i mistaken about this? or if they are unfastened do they still look like a letter i instead of what seems to look like a letter t?
Truth Or Dare
Welcome to the time aged game of put it up or take the medicine.\n\nThe Truth request of the day is a simple one.\nHow many folks here truthfully use Depend Products 100% ?\nOr \nDare to speak of your...
underwear over diapers
Hello again to all. I have been wearing my underwear over my diapers and wondered if that was what most people do. I do this to mask the presence of them and also to keep them more snug. Is this the n...
Underwear vs Fitted Briefs
I don't recommend myself underwear because of the condition that I am suffering. I am saying is that I don't need pull ups due to my condition also when I go out. I don't want to have to go the restr...
Urge and OAB gets worse when you are sick?
I am 30 and have oab and urge incon. I rsrely have night time accidents but wear protection to bed in case.I have noticed that when I get a cold that I have more nocturnal wetting episodes. But probs ...
Urge Incontinence: Symptoms, Causes and Solutions
Urge incontinence, a common type of urinary incontinence, is caused by a bladder that’s either unstable or overactive. While some people use the terms urge incontinence and overactive bladder (...
Urge Incontinency?
This is gonna be sorta long so bear with me.\n\nOver the past couple years I've experienced some wetting issues, at night and during the day, but nothing serious. I always thought it was due to phenom...
Urinary Incontinence and Farts
Hi guys. I'm a 37 y/o male, and have been wearing Depends since my late twenties for urge incontinence and stress incontinence. Recently I was working on a list of all the specific occasions I notic...
URINATING OVER THE TOP OF A DEPEND
AT TIMES I AM AWARE OF A NEED TO URINATE AND USE STANDARD HOME/PUBLICFACILITIES. IF I AM NOT WEARING SUSPENDERS IT CAN BE A STRUGGLE TO CONTROLTHE PENIS WHILE HOLDING MY PANTS UP WHILE PEEING OVER THE...
Useless!
Frequent visitors here will know that I like going to thrift stores, and they often have diapers, giving me a chance to save money and try something new. The other day I found a mostly-full pack of ol...
Using disposal discretion
I saw Ken1971's [url http://www.depend.com/Pages/ArticlesDiscussion/ArticlesDiscussionDetail.aspx?discId=14000048336&cat=Article&type=A&page=0&index=0&categoryId=14000070756]reply[...
VA prescription
I am relatively new at this. I am a Veteran and finally complained to my doctor at the VA about my bladder issues. They have prescribed meds but I still continue to have accidents, so they have pres...
vending machines
I wish since there is so many of us people out there that have Incontinence I wish somebody would think of us and have Male Guards and Diapers in public restrooms and trashcans by each stall just like...
Wearing pull ups and plastic cover pants
At night I wear a pull up to bed with a plastic cover pant. I feel like I am the one and only that does this. I know that a pull up has its own outer cover to protect from leaks. I feel like I need...
So...Does Anybody Volunteer?
The Depend® Team has released a new article titled, "[url http://depend.com/mens-solutions/articles/the-benefits-of-volunteering/14000052201]The Benefits of Volunteering[/url]". It talks about how vol...
stop depends underwear from bunching up
Hi\n\nI was wondering does any one have any advise how to stop depends underwear from bunching up at the bottom of it as it can get really uncomfortable while walking around I also wear boxers on top ...
Storage and disposal of diapers when away from home
Although I won't get into the details right now, I recently started wetting the bed and so far my Dr. just thinks it is stress related. In any case my wife and I will be traveling home to visit our f...
Swimming with pads
Hi,I have been using Depends products for 1 1/2 years following a prostatectomy. I have stress incontinence and usually use 2-3 pads a day. No problems during sleep.I have stayed away from swimming as...
Thanks, KC
Although I have been urinary incontinent for years, with occasional fecal leakage, a spinal injury in the first week of August has exacerbated the fecal leakage. Last week my wife and I spent several...
The ideal diaper
There's been such a dearth of activity here lately that I thought I'd offer up a new topic for discussion. Although I recognize that cloth is superior for nighttime use, most people find it easier an...
The Power of Acceptance
Let's talk about acceptance and how it can help you live an active life with incontinence.Have you ever heard of grief as it's related to your health? According to a New York Times article I read rec...
The Ultimate Booster/Product Extender
Hello Dependland,\nFrom the shelves of a local Goodwill Store I discovered the best booster/product extender that to date I've ever used. I found and purchased a package of 30 Moilform Plus Liners by...
Tibia nerve stimulation for OAB?
Since the guy forums have a lot of discussion on different topics, I wanted to get your thoughts on this possibility from my urologist. I have tried every possibility for my OAB/ Urogenic bladder. A...
tight underwear to hold pads
I mostly wear men's nylon underwear, tighter and less looseness than in cotton briefs.wish the pads had, like some women's, the wings to help keep it in place.
Travel to China
I have a pleasure trip to China in the fall and wonder what to do about supplies. Do they have adult diapers available in stores over there? If yes, I wonder what they are like and how durable they ...
rain
One thing I have always wondered is if I get caught in a storm on the way home from work if my Diaper will get soaked well I foud that out tonight. I was soaked by the time I got home but my Diaper wa...
Real fits and TSA
Hi,Does anyone have any solid experience about trying to go through TSA wearing Real Fit underpants. I have a very early flight coming up and suspect I will sleep on the plane. I don't want to have ...
Real fit size small???
Hi there, Wanted to say the new real fit have been a huge leap over the previous pull up style diapers, but why isnt there a small size? I have been dealing with stress incontinence issues sin...
Ribbon for incontinence awareness
I was doing some awareness research for the bladder disease I have and got to wondering if there was an awareness ribbon for incontinence. There are a dozen of ribbons used for a ton of different con...
RV Travel
Backstory-- 64, married 40 years --happily, retired. Diagnosed with BPH and consistent high PSA scores of 4 or higher. Yearly physical, blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, urgency etc.... I am legi...
Sharing a hotel room with friends
My friends and I are going to a convention in 2 weeks and we will be sharing a hotel room together. It's 2 other people besides me. I'm really like sick to my stomach nervous. I'm a very deep sleeper ...
Shields are Rough
Has anyone else had a problem with Depends Shields? I have been using them for about 4 years now since Prostate Cancer surgery. I recently noticed a change in the composition of the pad. Harder and ro...
Shields & Underwear
I use Shields with brief underwear and have no problem. Has anyone used them in ""Boxer Briefs""?
Side Leakage From Tranquility Select Briefs
I have this problem with side leakage problems and when I lay down during urination or lay on the side the brief starts to leak real bad. Is there anything such as a better brief or a booster or both...
Sideways penis
Pads are good but I find my penis goes sideways and when it spurts it goes on my thigh. I start off with my penis upright centered on the pad but it isn't long before it flops sideways - I can't keep...
Significant other dealing with diapers . . .
I've been dealing with urge incontinence for a couple of years. It's caused by nerve damage from diabetes. I'm 41 and just talked to my wife and doctor about it a couple of weeks ago. I've decided ...
*sizing
I have been using the mens underwear by depends now for over a year now but I have a problem.the packaging says s/m size but the first layer of underwear are of blue color and the next layer is gray ....
Slogans
Possible Slogans For Incontinence Awareness Day\n\nGive a hoot , be covered when you toot\n\nCall a Mechanic to stop the squeaks call a Pharmacy to stop your leaks\n\nPlay the lottery and lose a bet ,...
problems with #2?
Hi i am fairly new to all of this and still learning, due to a work related injury i am completely bladder incontinent but i also have rare, occasional fecal accidents, any one else have this problem ...
products and your posts
I feel I need to be frank and get this off my chest. first depends products are OK they need lots of improvement. The sides of their ( pull ups) or ons need to be better designed so the fit around th...
Prostate Cancer: Causes and Links
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men in the U.S.* One in every six men will get prostate cancer sometime in his life. But why one man gets prostate cancer while another f...
Prostate surgery incontinence
I am having prostate surgery next week (robotic). I know I will be incontinent for 3-6 months or so. I will be taking PT and learning to do the Kegel exercises. My questions: "Incontinence" can mean ...
Prostatis
Hi I am 34 and I suffer from Proststatis and i haven't had a dry night since 2000.\nI have been wearing various briefs thoughout the years. Is there anyone else about my age like who also has this pro...
Prostatitis
My incontinence is fecal due to a chronic intestinal disease, I've not had to deal with a lot of urinary issues.\n\nI'm now fighting ongoing prostatitis. I've had two rounds of antibiotics, and it st...
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...
Protective underwear more convenient to use.
I found a way to make them easier to change when dressed. Put a few on. Just pull the dry one (s) down. Remove the wet on and pull up the dry one.
pullups or diapers
what is better pull ups or diapers?
question ?
I ordered som Tena Male Guards off Wal-mart,com today I am having them shipped directly to my house,and my son is living with me so I do not if I want to have them shipped them to my house or to site ...
Need new supplier of diaper covers
For years at night time I've worn the plastic and nylon versions of adult diaper pants as made by Gabbys and it took me a lot of searching to find them. The material was superior, durable, and had amp...
Need to vent
Hi Depends friends,\n\nI have been kind of on an emotional roller coaster the past few days and just wanted to vent and hopefully be told I am not losing my mind. I'll try to keep this as short as po...
Neo or New Bladder Post Bladder Cancer Issues
I didn't see any questions on anyone having q/a on bladder cancer/bladder removal/bladder replacement-neo bladder. Odors (not like normal urine smell) leakage, catheterization, balancing fluid intake...
New Depends Cloth Backed Briefs
First I've noticed that Depends hides bad reviews on the bottom of there list and there is a lot of bad reviews on this product. I'm An active person as i'm sure many of you are i walk at least 5 mile...
New way to use Depends products
I hope you guys don't mind me writing to you! I am a nurse and my husband is a physician, so we are here to help people any way we can! My husband is incontinent due to prostate surgery. Since he want...
Nighttime Diapers.
How do most feel about Depend for at night? A lot of people complain about the side protection and I feel about the same. My question is why hasn't Depend made a diaper specifically for nighttime use ...
O.a.b. And work
Recently the previous couple of months have been really rough at work and my managers have been getting a little upset and fed up with all the bathroom breaks iv'e been taking. Usually my shift is abo...
Our profiles
I'm wondering why more of we contributors to this forum don't provide more information in our profiles. Many have no information at all. Are we bashful?
overnight pull ups for men?
I guess it will come as no surprise when I say that men are second citizens in the incontinence and bedwetting world. Most of our products are really just slightly modified female garments. I like R...
painfully full bladder
Starting to get painfully full bladder in the again due to winter coldness I was wondering if anyone has any advice as I haven't changed my fluid intake and dont have caffiene at night.\n\nthank you
personal question
I have a question if it is to personal for anybody just ignore it or delete this post. I was wondering since these Diapers or guards we all use kind of keeps it warmer down in that area, if you guys h...
piriformis syndrome
Curious as if anyone else have heard of piriformis syndrome or suffer from this (also known as "fat wallet syndrom"). I was told by many Dr's and through many tests that I have a sleep disorder. B...
Porta Potty
As it's fall and football season, sometimes we have no choice except to use the portable toilets set up instead of a bathroom. Especially during some of the high school and college football games. Wha...
insomnia and bedwetting
If I have too many fluids, and I wake up at night to urinate I feel like I am done but then will wet the bed when I go back to sleep. Restricting fluids helps but not always. I tried the medicine my...
Is this dampness normal?
Do I call the doctor? Or is this normal?\nI'm 18 years old and for almost a year now I've been noticing that almost every day I'm damp, like really damp to the point it can every now and then be visib...
Knee replacement surgery
Next Tuesday, July 9, I'm going into hospital to have my right knee removed and replaced with a mechanical one. Provided that there are no complications, they tell me to expect to be in hospital about...
larger sizes
I have tried your XL size and it is still too small Please make them larger. My waist is 58 but the XL are still too tight.
Leaking with full underwear
I have been using the depend underwear for men with colors. On multiple occasions where I already have some fecal matter in the underwear I completely soak my pants. I think it is because the fecal ma...
Livefyre
This thing don't work at all at least with windows 10.I cannot make a comment on anything. I have tried two different major browsers.
Low Testosterone
I was just recently diagnosed with low testosterone, about half the normal range. I have a gel I rub into my shoulder every night for the next two months. I have been wearing diapers for several yea...
mesh sling or scrotum pump release thing or reservior sacs for erections
has anyone had any of these surgeries and what was ur outcome n were any of them worth it , maybe uve had 2 of the 3 is that feasable
Mornin drives are sometimes difficult
Lately I started to wear diapers when I have to go for a long drive ( an hour an hour an a half ). \n\nI find it most difficult early in the morning and worst after my breakfast coffee. On saturday m...
Movie Theater
I really want to go see the Martian but I'm worried If I do my diaper will start leaking and Ill electrocute myself with the new fancy chairs they have
Nascar Race- Depend sponsor
I am so happy to see Depend on the hood of a race car. I love racing and i love adult diapers. It's good to get the idea of adult diapers being accepted by the public. It 'd be nice to be diapered out...
How to get my Dr. to prescribe adult diapers?
I go to the bathroom alot and one night I wet the bed without waking up or knowing about it until 5:30 the next morning and I had to even go to the bathroom. I am getting tired of going to the bathroo...
How to Live with Bedwetting
I am 20 years old. I have friends, and a good life, but I can't beat this monster.Ive tried the Alarm - I didnt wake upIve used the demospressin to no prevailI refuse to wear diapers. I wake up 2 a so...
how to stop the leaks from the waites
Just last night i woke up and the the diaper that i was wearing leak out near the waiste.And there was a good size wet spot on my clothing and my bed. MY question is how to stop it from le...
How to store & dispose of Guards & Depends
FYI,I purchased a Genie II from Target for each of our restrooms. Whenever I change a Guard and/or Depend, I store them in the Fresh smelling container. When it is full, I seal the bag and dispose ...
How to tell my soon to be wife that i am incontiance
How to tell my soon to be wife that i am incontinence?
How would you dispose diapers in public
Not sure if anyone else has the same worry but like with me I wear the depends real fit underwear yes they feel just like real underwear I like them a lot but not sure how to take changing them in pub...
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...
IBS and frequent bowel incontinence
I have what appears to be IBS. I have chronic diarrhea like every day a few times a day. I have had numerous GI tests done, including colonoscopy, showing nothing conclusive. I have frequent bowel ...
Improving Your Odds Against Prostate Cancer
It’s no secret that, aside from skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer to afflict men in the U.S.* And while the causes of prostate cancer are not fully understood, there are s...
Inconsistant incontinence
Well I guess the title says it all,\n\nSwitched to Tena Pants plus for men for comfort and getting the Australian government paying for them since my last update.\n\nSometimes I can go for weeks or mo...
Incontinence and cruises?
This has probably been covered before, but what is the best way to go on a cruise with enough supplies for 10 days? \nMy wife and I are discussing an Alaska cruise with friends. They as a group do not...
Getting Romantic
Hello Depend Community Members! The topic of romance has come up a lot lately. How have you handled your romantic relationships, in light of your incontinence? Has it been a big deal or a non-issue? ...
Gravity and Incontinence
Yesterday, while returning home from a week at the beach, my family and I stopped for lunch at a fast food restaurant. I took two steps out of the car and fell as though somebody had knocked me over....
Guards?
What is the best brand of guard? My boyfriend is having some issues with dribbling and an occasional small gush. The gushes are from when he looses control getting out of bed, he can stop and hold it ...
handling: streaking (anal)
Hi guys. I see streaking in my white underwear, so I started to use the disposable Depend Fit-Flex. I'm 58, waist 48, weight 275. My problem goes from simple streaks, to blood from wiping too hard whi...
How does your significant other deal with your incontinence?
My girlfriend is totally fine with it, but she doesnt help out much, she usually only gets involved when im low on briefs but has helped me get them on before,\n\nI was just curious to see how involve...
How dose one swim when one has incontinence.
The other day I had swam at my favorite park & forgot to wear underwear under my suit and I got out of the water & made a mess in my pants while waiting for the porta potty.
How do the new "underwear style" products measure up?
Hey, guys. I've got a question for those of you with heavier types of incontinence.\n\nI've had stress incontinence since I was a kid-- whenever I sneeze, cough, or especially laugh, my bladder just e...
How is it possible . . . ?
The diaper I typically use is the Tena Super Stretch. It's a good high-capacity diaper that fits me well and is reasonably discrete. Most of the time each one will hold 2-3 pretty solid wettings befor...
How long should you stay wet?
Hay, im new here and all that but I have been dealing with this prob for a long time. Things are getting tuff and expensive with the way I usually go about changing. I don’t like being wet and try to ...
Early 1900's needs
Johns Hopkins's gynecologistA doctor who specializes in the care and health of the female reproductive organs. Howard Kelly introduced the first plication, or tucking, operation for women in 1914. Thi...
Embarassing Doctor visit
Well, I saw a Urologist today. They did a flow check and had me empty. Great bladder volume -- 500 cc. The problem is I still had 206 cc as post void residual. That creates alot of problems. One probl...
Encopresis
when i was a kid i had \nEncopresis it was tough going to school and other places people saw my underwear had poop stains on it. and had to bring spares. And i also had to sleep with dia...
enlarged prostrate
I have an enlarged prostrate an I have a hard time controlling my bladder. It is not cancerous so there is no surgery needed.
ER nightmare
I went out late at night to enjoy fresh air, I was not wearing protection as I thought I would be ok for a few minutes. I fell and injured my arm and shoulder very bad. I was then rushed to the ER for...
Far Fetched Thanksgiving Joke
What is worse than sitting at the thanksgiving feast in Attends?\n\n\n\nDepends on the turkey !!\n\npull the curtain and hit the gong on this one , LOL
faulty tape
I often have trouble with the tape strips that are used to put on diapers. Sometimes they come loose or aren't sticky anymore. Anyone have suggestion as what kind of tape is best to use to replace t...
fecal incontinance
Hello ... I seem to find Depends for urinary incontinence, but I am looking for fecal incontinence products. My husband doesn't urinate anymore, ESRD ... but has some occasional fecal incontinence iss...
First Experience hospital stay as incontinent
Hello, I just got out of the hospital being in there for a whole week, ended up having 2 emergency surgeries, had a gull stone that got lodged into my livers bile duct also created a uti my urine was ...
flomax?
I went to my urologist and he did a bunch of tests. I was born with a stricture and I was worried it was getting worse but he said no. Even though my prostate and PSA are normal, he thought Flomax m...
flomax and insomnia
I was having trouble sleeping. I thought it was due to fear of wetting the bed, stress, whatever. But, I was trying Flomax and it wasn't working all that well for me, little bit maybe. I also had ...
Flying
Well my wife and I are getting ready to fly from Florida to California for some business and pleasure. I've always been very nervous when going through security even before I became incontinent. I hea...
Football Season and Incontinence
Well, it's football season again. Some of you may be that die-hard football fan who loves to tailgate and enjoys going to the live games. If you fall into this category, how do you manage your inconti...
Frequency of Depends Guard change
I've been wearing Depends Guards for a few weeks now and have found them to be an excellent problem. I've never had one to leak. I'm not sure though how often I should change pads. This may seem li...
From bad to worse
Hey all. I will start by saying i am relativity young (25). I've always had a bit of a weak bladder (couple accidents as a kid and 2 or 3 in highschool (2 were on the way home thankfully not IN cla...
Depend and Dress Clothes
I am 32 and having issues related to overactive bladder and a sudden urge to use the bathroom. I can use the restroom, leave the house and within 10 minutes I need to use the bathroom when I am not c...
Depend Fitted maximum protection briefs
I have not used them for a while, but need some disposables for overnight stay. (Normally I use cloth+ plastic pants at night). \n\nBut in checking the site, it looks like Depends no longer has the...
Depend Guards and Underwear.
Hello, I've used depend guards for quit some time. The problem that I find myself having is finding underwear that will hold it's shape. Everything these days seems to be made outside of the USA, and ...
DEPEND GUARD SIZE
I'm now using a Depend guard, marked "regular absorbency". The roll of circles beneith that has the next to last smallest dot filled in..\nI don't need one this thick and abosrbent most of the time....
Devices for Managing Incontinence
Greetings Depend Community,There are so many ways to manage incontinence, from medications and surgeries to Depend® absorbent products. There are also devices that can be used to control the flow of u...
DIAPER BAG?
I used to carry my supplies in a backpack; but ever since the terrorist attack in Boston, I want something a little more discreet. What about a laptop/messenger bag? I looked at diaper bags but they...
Divorce and incon issues
I am 30 and have OAB and urge incon. I get by with the guards for day and briefs for night. I didnt have these issues when i met my wife, and as they happend she was ok with my having to wear protecti...
doctors and stigma
Over the last few years several posters have noted that doctors tend to dislike having their patients use diapers. I had not encountered this, until my second appointment with my current urologist. ...
Do Men Wear pads for Post Micturition Dribble?
Hello, I'm 30 years old and was wondering if it was strange to wear a guard or a pad for Post Micturition dribble. I know about the "technique to help" but doesn't seem to help much at times. Especial...
Don't want to leak
I have tried all the depend products and put it this way the "protection with tabs" as recommended by this site, leaks every time my bladder is voided. The only thing I have found that does work has m...
Do you guys wear boxers under your diaper?
I have been curious what other guys wear over their diaper? I wear 24/7 and I wear either green or black military silkies/ranger panties or Underarmour boxer briefs.
Do you tell?
I'm 75 and due to lower back nerve damage exacerbated by diabetes I now have fecal incontinence and have just begun wearing diapers 24/7 because although it doesn't happen all the time I never know wh...
Bladder Leaks After Childbirth
Hello Depend Community!If you’ve had children, you know that incontinence after childbirth is normal. Though why does it happen and what can you do about it? Urologist and sexual health expert Dr. Jen...
Bladder Massage
Has anyone heard of a bladder massage that targets bladder meridian pressure points? Has anyone tried this? I have had two massages so far with no results yet. According to some websites and a few uro...
Bladder Neck Incision Surgery
At my recent meeting with my Urologist he has suggested Bladder Neck Incision Surgery to help with my wetting problems. I have looked at all the medical information, but would like to know about ant p...
Bladder Q - Young Adult
Didn't know where to put this on the web so figured this wouldn't be a bad spot. I'm a young guy (24) and for the last six months I've been having issues with bladder leakage after using the bathroom...
bodystocking
I am thinking about buying a bodystocking because I think I am going to have to start wearing Diapers while at work and I do not want anybody to notice that I am wearing one.
Botox Injections
Was wondering if anyone has had botox injections to the baldder and, if so, did it help your incontinence. Doctor has mentioned it to me and am considering it as a possible treatment for my OAB. Wou...
Buddy Making You Tear Your Hair Out
Hi. My best friend and neighbor has MS, and it affects his urinary system. I've got a few problems too, but not like what he goes through. We fortunately can be frank and open with each other over wha...
Can medications cause bladder leaks? | Depend
Are there medications that CAUSE bladder leaks? I went on a new prescription and as soon as I started it, I started having urge incontinence, thought that’s not listed as a side effect for this drug...
Causes of Incontinence in Men and the Decision to Wear Protection
Since I've become a community manager for Depend.com, I've been surprised to discover some of the statistics about bladder control issues and protection. Did you know that less than half of the peopl...
Changing on the go in public restrooms..
One of my biggest pet peeves is having to change in public restrooms, or other places without privacy. Thank goodness for single stall restrooms and family changing rooms, they're a true blessing when...
College aged and incontinent
I've been dealing with bladder and bowel control issues for quite a few years now but it seems to be getting worse. It's not commonly talked about, as you can imagine, amongst people my age (21). Jus...
Cool diapers
Does anyone know of any plastic backed diapers that do not make you too hot? So far depends seem to be the best.
Dealing with burst urinary incontinence
Thank God this is intermittent. I have everybody's nightmare (sometimes) where all of a sudden I gotta go, and panic I make it to the mens room in time, because sometimes, it's a lot. If it's just a ...
Defective men's Depends
The last two boxes of Depends underwear I have purchased from Costco have all had the same problem. By the end of the day when my Depend is wet they have been coming apart at the top and the abosorben...
anybody else?
Anybody else have small children and change thier diapers while at the same time thinking "I need a change as soon as I am done with them"? Does it feel strange? what about toilet training if they kn...
A Old Rewrite Of "Denver" That Was a Favorite Of Ours
Below is a old "nugget" I found in my "Andy file" that was never "published"\nI Hope All Find A Smile In This One Today:\n\n\n\nWhen you ask how I’ve been here without you\nI like to say I’ve been fin...
A question for everyone
So in order to get to know all of you better I have a few basic questions. How old are you (if you don't mind answering)? What type of incontinence do you have? How long have you suffered from it? And...
Attends Diapers
Does anybody have any comments on attends diapers with plastic backing. I just purchased a case of them and so far I am having terrible luck. They leak more than depends maximum protection diapers and...
Augmenting Wetting Protection for Guys Who Pee A Lot
I was just wondering if KC might consider a couple ideas:1. Men's enhanced products (more enhanced than now) for guys, both in the pull on line, and also in the 3 tape Depends line that have more stuf...
A very long but enlightening help page
At this point we assume you've tried a disposable diaper in the safe environment of your home and after some success, you have ventured out in the world and found that you can do what you want with mu...
Awful experience in the hospital
I was in the hospital recently, and I had a truly awful experience. I suppose part of why I'm posting it here is to ask if it's normal, and partly to vent a bit. I apologize in advance for it being ...
Baby Diapers as pads.
Ok so this may of been brought up before, but the question is.... Have any of you ever used baby diapers as a make-shift pad of sorts? I have recently as an experiment and with the great way they w...
Bed Wetting
I was wondering If anybody had any surgestions on Bed wetting!I often wet my bed and I am 40 years oldI don't know what to do? Any Comments or Feedbacks will helpThank you
Bedwetting at hospitals
I have been a bed wetter for mostly all my life. I will soon have to go and stay overnight at a hospital for leg surgery. The consistency for my bedwetting is about every other night and I really do n...
Bed Wetting Years After my Prostate Problems
When I was about 45, I found out that I had a Prostata problem. I just thought nit was normal to take a long time to evacuate and having to go often.\n\nWell after 4 Prostate Procedures and 2 doctors...
Big and Tall with leakage
Hi. I am a giant. I'm 6'11" tall and over 400 lbs. I use Depend and sometimes store brand Guards for my leakage. My main problem is urgency, when I have to go I have to go! Unfortunately, the Guards a...
Bladder Issues on TV shows
My family occasionally watches the Disney channel. Recently on the show 'Jessie', Jessie was on a date and made a reference to a previous date being really, really bad. Something regarding leaving wet...
20-Something's Bedwetters?
Hi, I'm new to this. I'm 21, in college and have been bedwetting on and off my whole life but lately it's been very frequent. I bought a pack of depend underwear for men but they don't seem to hold mu...
25 year w/ old bladder problems
it started about 2 months ago with a weak stream,and the occasional feeling of not being empty, then maybe a month ago id get sudden urges and then then id have to get up maybe twice a night to use th...
Abdominal Strength and UI
Does anyone have any experience or ideas on what effect increasing abdominal strength would have on symptoms of incontinence in men? I have read that abdominal strength in women is associated with bet...
Airports and New Scanners
I am traveling tomorrow and I herd that the airport i am flying from has the new scanners. I am scared that everyone can see an exray of me and my probably soaked diaper. has anyone had any experience...