There are lots of disposable leak-absorbing products on the market today, and now manufacturer Kimberly-Clark’s Poise brand aims to help women prevent leakage instead of just absorbing leaks. Their new product Poise Impressa is similar to a tampon; it’s inserted … read more
Women who have given birth vaginally and now have stress urinary incontinence won’t be shocked that a study has confirmed what we already knew – vaginal childbirth causes more long term incontinence than childbirth by caesarean section. That makes sense, … read more
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
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
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
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
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
“It is hard for women…..but, if it’s left too late, symptoms can deteriorate, especially in menopause when the muscle tone gets more relaxed and hormones are involved.” An article that describes the connection between abdominal muscles and pelvic floor, and … read more