From protein to phytoestrogens, the right foods can support your hormones, strengthen your pelvic floor and help you feel more in control — bladder included. Here's some suggestions to add to your diet to balance your hormones and nourish your bladder. 

5 Easy, Quick Prep Recipes to Nurture Your Bladder During Menopause

Menopause Making You Leak? Here’s What to Eat

Does it ever feel like you spend half of your life running to the loo – even when you've barely had anything to drink? Finding out what's triggering your leaks is important, but it might not always be the most obvious thing - in fact, it could even be the mental load you are managing. Let's take a look...

Is Your To-Do List Making You Leak More?

Do you often find yourself lying awake at 3am, staring at the ceiling, frustrated you can’t sleep and don’t know why you’ve woken… again? Many of us experience sleep disturbance, and understanding the causes can help us get better sleep and feel more rested.  

What’s Waking You at 3am? The Surprising Midlife Sleep Stealers

Feeling stressed - and then your bladder leaks seem to get worse? If you've noticed a frustrating link between the two, you aren't alone - in fact, many women who are experiencing feelings of stress will also be managing bladder issues. Can we get out of the cycle?

Stress Less, Leak Less: How Calming Your Mind Can Calm Your Bladder Leaks

Stress Less, Leak Less: How Calming Your Mind Can Support Your Bladder

Bladder control exercises are vital for women, who often face greater challenges than men in maintaining strong pelvic floor muscles. This is because many women go through unique life events, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, which can take a toll on the pelvic floor. To achieve bladder control, women often need to focus on their pelvic floor.

The Best Bladder Control Exercises for Women

How many of us grew up thinking that sex was a pleasurable ‘activity’, rather than important for our health? For women especially, there’s been such a taboo around our sexual selves and intimacy that means we often disregard the real health benefits of sex and libido - especially for our pelvic and bladder health. Let's dive under the covers...

Sex, self-pleasure and the pelvic floor: how intimacy supports your bladder health

We discuss bladder triggers frequently here on the blog - caffeine, fizzy drinks and spicy foods are frequent irritants for our bladder. But what about ultra-processed foods (UPFs) more broadly?

Could Ultra-Processed Foods Be Contributing To Bladder Leaks?

Could Ultra-Processed Foods Be Contributing to Bladder Leaks?

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