Bladder Control

You know that holding your pee can be uncomfortable and sometimes downright painful if you push it too long. But can holding your pee have consequences for your health? And is there any such thing as holding it too long (or not long enough)? Get the answers you need in this quick guide.

Functional incontinence is a condition that occurs when a person’s bladder and bowels work properly, but they are unable to access or reach the toilet due to a cognitive issue or physical barrier.

Painful bladder syndrome is formally known as interstitial cystitis (IC) and is sometimes also called bladder pain syndrome. This condition is thought to affect between three million and eight million women in the United States, as well as between one million and four million men. Read on to discover the symptoms of painful bladder syndrome, what causes this condition, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

A pessary is a soft, removable device that is inserted into the vagina in order to provide support for intimate organs. It is often prescribed in cases of pelvic organ prolapse (abbreviated as POP, we’ll share more on this condition in a minute.) Pessaries are usually made of silicone, which is a body-safe, flexible material that will conform to the shape of your pelvic organs for comfortable wear. Some pessaries are designed to be removed frequently for cleaning or certain activities such as sex, while others are designed to be left in the body for longer periods of time.

You know that your abdominal muscles are involved in breathing, but did you know that your pelvic floor is, too? Proper pelvic floor breathing ensures that your muscles are contracting and releasing at the appropriate times and that they aren’t being overworked. Here’s what you need to know about how to do pelvic floor breathing properly:

If you’re experiencing symptoms of menopause, you probably feel like you’re having more yeast infections than ever. Could there be a link between menopause and yeast infections? In this guide, we explain what yeast infections are and what causes them. Here’s what you need to know about menopause relief and yeast infections:

You think you have a UTI, and, on top of that, you think it might be causing incontinence as well. Discover what you need to know about UTIs and whether or not having one means that you might need to purchase incontinence products for women:

When it comes to pelvic floor exercises, you’ve probably heard a lot about Kegels, Kegel balls, and other exercises and devices that are designed to tighten the pelvic floor. However, sometimes your pain and discomfort are caused by the opposite problem: your pelvic floor is too tight and needs to relax. In this case, contracting the muscles won’t help and might actually make things worse. So what should you do when you need pelvic floor release? Here are four stretches to try in place of Kegel ball exercises:

You’re living your life and minding your business when, suddenly, overwhelming cramps seize your bladder. You were fine two seconds before, but now you fear if you don’t make it to a bathroom immediately, you’re going to have an accident ASAP.

If you or someone you love suffers from multiple sclerosis (MS), you already know there’s a long list of challenging side effects that comes with the condition. When you have MS, your body’s immune system eats away at the protective coating surrounding the nerves, which disrupts their ability to communicate with your brain. This leads to pain, numbness, weakness, tremors, fatigue, dizziness, slurred speech, and more frustrating side effects.