How can I live with incontinence?
My child wets himself/herself
Daytime wetting and bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) are frequent concerns for parents and their children.
I’m a teen with incontinence
As a teenager, you probably don’t expect to lose control over your bladder or bowel habits. But it is a myth that incontinence only affects certain age groups.
I care for someone with incontinence
The more you understand about incontinence, the more able you will be to offer effective support.
I’m stressed or anxious
I’m finding it hard to work
Let’s face it: incontinence can make working a nightmare. The best solution is to get an official diagnosis from a healthcare professional that you can share with your employer.
It’s difficult for me to exercise
For those with stress incontinence, exercise can trigger a bladder or bowel movement. But as we all know, exercise is a healthy habit that should be included in a balanced lifestyle.
It’s difficult for me to socialise
It’s difficult for me to have sex
Sex is an important part of life for many people. And in truth, no one wants the added worry of leaking when they have sex, whether it is with a new partner, or someone they have been with long-term. You may even find yourself refusing sex or anxiously rushing through it, if you are concerned about what might happen during the act.
I’m worried about my diet
What you eat or drink have a huge impact on incontinence. There are some general lifestyle habits that you can follow, but you may find it more useful to speak to a healthcare professional such as a family doctor or nutritionist.
I am anxious about the way I smell
If you suffer from incontinence, the fear of putting off a foul–smelling odor is not new to you. Many people struggle with anxiety around bladder leaks – not only because they fear someone may notice that they’ve had an accident, but because it may also cause them to smell bad.
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