Pete,
I have been a catheter user for a long time for incontinence, and find them very comfortable. I guess that I'm lucky that I don't have insertion problems like some people, my catheter change is very uneventful. I have been using 100% silicone for long term use but recently stumbled on a new one by Rochester Med called Strata Si Silicone . This the most comfortable catheter I have ever used.
It is so comfortable that you have no sensation of it even being in you.
It does not cause the itching inside your penius or the usual occational bladder
spasams. It sure has made a believer out of me.
Ken
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Another approach, for the member who asked the question about managing overflow incontinence, apparently during the night. Why not try a McGuire urinal? These work much better than condom catheters because they don't slip off when you roll over during the night, and they don't have the downside risk of Foley catheters, such as UTI's and possible bladder injury.
The McGuire urinal is reusable, connects easily to either a bed bag or a leg bag, and is very comfortable to wear. For night time usage, I suggest the 2000 ml bed bag so that you don't have to worry about rolling over on the leg bag.
Check my posting (JimF) about using McGuire urinals if you are interested in this approach.
JimF
I agree with you, I don't believe a catheter is necessarily a good choice for night-time overflow incontinence. I'm not familiar with the McGuire urinal, but it sounds like a good alternative. Like you pointed out there are many risks with regular catheterization.
If I had "regular" incontinence (if there is such a thing) I would look into this. Looks like a good alternative to being wet!