Bladder Control

It’s understandable to be alarmed by underwear stains with odd discoloration. A urine or discharge stain can occur for various reasons, most of which aren’t a cause for concern.

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that supports the bladder, uterus and rectum. When these muscles and tissues are weakened or damaged, it can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD).

Loss of bladder control is something many people deal with. You may be tempted to ignore it, but it can strongly indicate that something else is going on. Anxiety and frequent urination often go hand-in-hand.

Postpartum urinary incontinence, or difficulty controlling your bladder after pregnancy, is more common than you might think. The good news is there are strategies to help manage postpartum urinary incontinence and decrease, if not eliminate, leakage over time.

Did you know that there is more than one type of urinary incontinence? It’s true — there are five distinct types of incontinence that you can have, and each one has different underlying causes and accompanying treatments. If you have been suffering from bladder leakage lately, here’s a quick overview of the five types of incontinence:

“Hypertonic” means overactive, and refers to muscles that cannot relax, instead remaining in a continuous state of contraction. Any muscle in your body can become hypertonic, including the muscles in your pelvic floor. Because your pelvic floor is involved in so many bodily functions, a hypertonic pelvic floor can affect many different aspects of your life. If you suspect that you have a hypertonic pelvic floor, you should seek medical treatment so you can start living your life to the fullest again.

Sometimes, you cough or laugh with a full bladder — and discover that you accidentally peed a little on your underwear when you finally make it to the bathroom. This common condition is called light bladder leakage (LBL), and many women experience it during their lifetimes. In this guide, we’ll explain what LBL is and what to do about it.

You’ve been experiencing some bladder leakage recently, and you finally got a diagnosis: transient incontinence. If you have never heard of this term before, you’re not alone. It’s not very common and not many people know what it is. In this guide, we’ll explain what transient incontinence is, how it’s treated, and what you can do to manage your symptoms until your incontinence fully resolves.

Managing incontinence can already be stressful enough without having to worry about choosing the right bladder leakage products for you. That’s why we launched our series of informative guides, comparing and contrasting our top-selling brands to help you make a decision. Today, we’re comparing two of the biggest names in incontinence underwear: Tena and Depend.

Feel like you never fully empty your bladder? Do you always need to urinate a little bit, no matter how many times you go? Double voiding can help you more fully empty your bladder, cutting down on bathroom trips and improving your overall bladder health. Read on to discover what double voiding is and how to do it, plus more tips for managing incontinence.