TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) machines are devices that emit low voltage current to stimulate nerves. They’re often used as a means of providing pain relief (in sore muscles or tension headaches, for example) and yes, there are TENS machines … read more
If you’re considering surgery as a means of recovery from Stress Urinary Incontinence, here are a few things to keep in mind: Even surgery has failure rates, meaning that your leaking problem may not entirely go away. Listing the pros … read more
Stress Urinary Incontinence does not discriminate; even award winning actresses have to manage the harsh reality of postpartum leaking. Interviewed by Graham Norton on BBC One, Kate Winslet admitted that she “can’t jump on trampolines anymore, I wet myself!” “When … read more
The PeriCoach is a pelvic floor training device by Australian company Analytica. It combines a pelvic floor training sensor that you insert and squeeze against, along with an app to guide your training and track your progress. Your results can … read more
The truth is that most women who leak want to keep it anonymous because it’s embarrassing – it takes the average woman about six years managing stress urinary incontinence before she will seek medical support, making SUI a highly under-reported … read more
Is Stress Urinary Incontinence causing you stress? Depending on how severe your condition is and what your recovery goals are, there are a number of different ways to handle SUI – from simply avoiding situations that may cause ‘stress’, all … read more
When given the choice between exercising with a high probability of leaking, or avoiding exercise altogether, many women are opting for the latter. Avoiding high impact activities does reduce the likelihood of a leak, and it’s even a recommended ‘solution’ … read more
If you do, you’re not alone. Many high intensity workout regimens create extreme stress on the core and pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor muscles may not be able to provide enough support during that super intense moment of contraction. Stress … read more
There’s a lot to understand about the female anatomy, and though we have these amazing bodies to live in, we don’t necessarily understand all the ins and outs of ownership. Just think about how much there is to understand! Not … read more
So what does Stress Incontinence mean, anyway? Here’s one definition from the Canadian Women’s Health Network, which, by the way, has lost it’s federal funding…..really!!? Stress incontinence : wetting due to pressure on the lower stomach muscles, like coughing, sneezing, … read more