3 Empowering Ways To Deal With Incontinence

A laugh, a cough, a sneeze, a jumping jack, or even the simple exertion of moving from sitting to standing, and there it is – the all-too-familiar tiny trickle of urine. You may feel you’re the only one experiencing incontinence, but truth is, you’re far from alone. Look around your yoga class and chances are that one out of every two women over the age of 50 is dealing with these pesky leaks, too¹.

Incontinence is a common part of aging. But for far too long it’s been hidden, an embarrassing secret that’s never talked about. It’s time to move on. Whether you’ve just begun dealing with incontinence or it’s something that’s been a part of your life for a while, here are three no-apologies-needed strategies for taking it on.

The right attitude: Dealing with incontinence is no more shameful than having to whip out your stylish reading glasses when you’re scanning a menu. Perspective, humor, and acceptance can go a long way in taking incontinence from a taboo subject to one where women can feel respected, seen, and understood. Tip: You can find community in online support groups for women with incontinence.

The right approach: Educating yourself about the different types of incontinence, their causes, and treatments is empowering. For example, it’s helpful to know there are two common types of incontinence in women. Stress incontinence is when leaks occur during activities like coughing, sneezing, and exercising. Urge incontinence is a sudden, intense need to urinate that sometimes leads to leaks before reaching a bathroom.

Talk to your healthcare provider about your experience and the steps you can take to manage the condition, such as strengthening your pelvic floor through Kegel exercises.

The right products: As you’ve learned by this stage in life, preparation and well-chosen products can go a long way in meeting the challenges life throws our way. When it comes to bladder leaks, you’ll want your arsenal to include incontinence pads and WaterWipes® Incontinence Care Wipes – a new product specifically designed to help you maintain your busy and active lifestyle with no worries and no fuss.

When incontinence happens, a quick, gentle clean up can make all the difference. Fragrance-free, made with minimal ingredients, and compact enough to slip into your purse or gym bag, WaterWipes® Incontinence Care Wipes are a pure and gentle way to care for your most delicate skin and help protect it against incontinence-related irritation.

There are two versions of wipes to fit your specific needs. Light wipes are made with pro vitamin B5 and coconut water to hydrate, glycerin to moisturize, and odor removing technology. The thicker ultra wipes additionally include soapwort for enhanced cleansing.

You’ve earned your confidence and comfort. If you experience bladder leaks, WaterWipes® Incontinence Care Wipes have been designed especially for you and your most self-assured stage of life.

Learn more about how WaterWipes® can help you.

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