There's been a lot of discussion lately around what to call those... ahem... products... that are so often used to help manage incontinence. While I've addressed this issue a couple of times in response to individual questions, I thought I'd "officially" throw in my two cents. So here it is, for what it's worth...
I generally use the term... Read more
As you know, I generally try to keep my personal life separated from this sharepost, but every so often the two worlds must intersect. This is just such an occasion. In just a few short months my husband I will be welcoming our first child into this world. Along with the many changes that motherhood will inevitably bring, a shift in career and... Read more
I've recently learned of a whole new kind of spa that has opened in New York... one devoted entirely to women's pelvic floors. The new center apparently offers Kegel training sessions and electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor in a spa setting.
This new spa shows the incredible growth our culture has made in regards to how we deal... Read more
It isn't uncommon to come across the belief that incontinence is a normal part of aging - something to be expected as we get older. In reality, incontinence is always caused by something that isn't working quite right in the body. While incontinence is more common in the elderly, it is never "normal". The following are all factors that do change... Read more
I know I harp on this all the time, but I just can't over-stress the importance of seeing your doctor about urinary and/or fecal incontinence. I love the "Ask a Question" feature of this website because it's an easy way to share information, but it also has shown me how many people are still hesitating to ask their doctor about their pelvic health... Read more
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