Tag Archives: pelvic floor

At the Urinary Gynecologist – True Confessions

For years, I’d casually mention stress incontinence as a concern during my annual physical exams, usually at the end of the exam when the doctor asks “any questions or health concerns?”.  In general the response was something like ‘oh, yeah, … 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

We Need To Teach Young Women about Their Bodies

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

LeakyLily – what’s that all about?

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