If you’re constantly planning your day around toilets or experiencing leaks when laughing, sneezing, or lifting objects, you’re not alone. Luckily, there are often ways to manage these issues,  so if you're wondering how to improve bladder control, the solutions may be simpler than you might think.

How to Strengthen Your Bladder and Regain Control

Frequent urination and overactive bladder affect millions around the world, yet most people wait several years before speaking to a doctor about their condition. Unfortunately, bladder health issues are still highly stigmatised, and many patients feel embarrassed to discuss their symptoms.


Surgery Options for Overactive Bladder Syndrome

If you've ever experienced an unexpected urine leak after laughing, sneezing, coughing, lifting or another form of physical exertion, you may be dealing with stress urinary incontinence. It can be quite upsetting when this happens, but it is important to know it’s very common.


Stress Incontinence Treatment Options and Management Techniques

Giving birth is one of life’s greatest joys. But alongside the beauty of motherhood comes a reality often rarely discussed: that moment when you laugh with your baby in your arms and suddenly realise you've leaked. It can be surprising and upsetting, but please know it’s a shared experience for many.


The Truth About Incontinence After Birth: Why It Happens And How To Treat It

Perimenopause and menopause can bring various unexpected changes. If you're suddenly planning your life around loo stops, waking up at 3 am with that intense urge to urinate, or experiencing those surprise leaks when laughing, we are here to talk about it.

Understanding Frequent Urination: Menopause, Perimenopause And Pee

Refers to the inflammation or discomfort experienced in the bladder due to various factors such as acidic foods or artificial additives, leading to symptoms like urgency and frequency of urination.



The strategic approach of limiting and balancing fluid intake before and during travel to reduce the urgency and frequency of restroom visits.

Informing flight attendants or travel companions about incontinence needs to ensure quick access to restrooms and additional support during the trip.

Do you feel daunted about travelling if you are experiencing leaks and need-to-go urgency? For those of us dealing with incontinence, the prospect of long journeys by plane, train, or car can mean it feels easier to stay close to home - but we are missing out on experiences and memories as a result. Here's our top tips for managing leaks while travelling...

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A urinary condition characterized by a sudden and frequent urge to urinate, often leading to involuntary bladder contractions and potential leakage, significantly impacting daily life and quality of life.

Sugar substitutes like aspartame and saccharin, often found in processed foods, which can irritate the bladder lining and exacerbate symptoms of urgency and incontinence.

Do tomatoes make you run for the loo? What about grapefruits, or chocolate, or even your morning bowl of cereal? What we eat can have a huge impact on our bladder health - so let's take a look at the main foods that may be triggering your leaks. 

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Do tomatoes cause leaks? 6 Foods that make you dash for the loo

A metaphorical term that describes the restriction women historically faced due to the lack of public toilets, and now encompasses modern-day bladder challenges and societal taboos.

The sudden urge to urinate that one might experience when approaching and unlocking their front door, often seen as a psychological trigger.

Delve into the 'loo leash' phenomenon, highlighting women's bladder challenges from historical restrictions to present-day solutions. Discover the impact of public toilet availability, societal taboos, and innovative products designed for bladder care.

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This is a subtype of urinary incontinence characterised by a strong urge to urinate when the individual approaches and unlocks their front door or is about to insert a key into their door lock, hence the term 'latchkey'.

Estrogen: A hormone produced primarily in the ovaries, estrogen plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the bladder and urethra's lining, and a decrease in its levels post-menopause can lead to urinary incontinence

These are medical conditions that affect the nervous system, including diseases like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's, or events like strokes, and they can disrupt the communication between the brain and bladder, leading to symptoms of urge incontinence.

Do you ever find yourself arriving home, reaching to open your front door only to realise that the slightest pressure from the key in your hand sets off a sudden urge to pee? You're not alone!

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