Treatments
Get tips on how you can treat or manage your incontinence. Consult your doctor for more information as treatment options depend upon its type and cause.
Use the Rule of Five to Manage Incontinence
Written by Marilyn Suttle When it comes to tackling a personal challenge like incontinence head on, you may feel like you have valid excuses: "I don't have time," "I don't know what to do," or "I'll d...
Understanding and Controlling Triggers
The sound of a waterfall or a rushing stream has an almost universal effect on people—it can trigger a strong desire to visit the nearest restroom. But for those with bladder leakage, there are...
Taking time for ourselves
Women are often concerned more with taking care of others, but taking time for ourselves is also important. When you have that time, it can hard to figure out what to do. There are some essentials for...
Emotions in Motion
By Katherine Bontrager While on first glance incontinence may seem like solely a physical issue, bladder leaks can affect emotions, bringing up a wealth of feelings that often can be...
Use the Rule of Five to Manage Incontinence
Written by Marilyn Suttle When it comes to tackling a personal challenge like incontinence head on, you may feel like you have valid excuses: "I don't have time," "I don't know what to do," or "I'll d...
Skin Care: Keeping Your Skin Healthy and Odor-Free
One of the challenges of incontinence is proper skin care – keeping your skin dry and protected, so that you don’t get rashes or chafing – and odor control. Fortunately, there are several ways you can...
The Nutrition Connection
By Teri Brown Evelyn from Demopolis, Ala., dreamed of being an elementary teacher, but was self-conscious of standing in front of a classroom of students with her bladder control problem. "I dela...