Tag Archives: continence control

Lifestyle changes to Manage Stress Urinary Incontinence

Because of the embarrassment associated with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI),the condition is overwhelmingly under-reported, which means that most women aren’t getting the help we need to recover.  Most studies indicate that less than half of SUI cases are reported, and … read more

Long Term Emotional Impact of SUI

Stress urinary incontinence has a significant impact on women who have the condition.  Never knowing when you might leak a little (or a lot) can interfere with every aspect of living – from social interactions, sex life, the ability to … read more

Tens Pelvic Floor Exerciser

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

Pericoach Pelvic Floor Training

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

Leakers Anonymous

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

Stress Urinary Incontinence is Stressful

Stress Urinary Incontinence Causing Stress

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

Incontinence Recovery – There’s an App for That

Having troubles knowing where to start when it comes to stress incontinence recovery?  There’s an app for that!  The Continence Foundation of Australia’s ‘Pelvic Floor First’ app is available to download through the Apple app store or from Google Play.  … read more