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
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
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 (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
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
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
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
Childbirth has a profound impact on women, both physically and emotionally, and Lily Allen is singing about it. Cheers to her for sharing her experience and singing the unspoken. Read article here read more