Living with Incontinence

All of us have stressful days, some days worse than others. We think that the day is never going to end, constantly watching the clock. The worst of those days is as we get home it is very difficult to disconnect from the day, especially if the stressful situations are constant and we don’t have […]

Often with the New Year we set ourselves great goals that over the months we are not able to fulfil. These are exceptionally large achievements that require a profound transformation and that is precisely why we leave it quickly because we don’t see fast changes and we frustrate ourselves. Sometimes we don’t need such great […]

For several years obesity has been linked as a risk factor for incontinence. Numerous studies link both pathologies, especially in women, although it affects both sexes and from an early age. According to experts, overweight and obesity are the main risk factor for urinary incontinence (UI), although they point out that weight loss can be […]

The festive season is nearly upon us and with that brings much cheer, but unfortunately for some it can also bring up some uncomfortable feelings. When we think of parties and get togethers, some people tend to shy away from the festivities due to fears around bladder weakness or incontinence. Despite these fears, it is […]

People with diabetes can experience challenges with controlling their bladder and bowel.

Incontinence episodes are often a cause for anxiety. Studies of the relationship between incontinence and anxiety have shown that due to incontinence being shown as an embarrassing social taboo and stigmatised by the media, people often feel ashamed to seek help even though incontinence is a treatable condition and can often be reversed.