6 Tips for Discussing Overactive Bladder With Your Partner

Managing symptoms of overactive bladder is difficult enough, but it can be particularly daunting to talk to a partner about how OAB affects your love life. Here are six tips for picking the best time--and the best way--to start the discussion.

By ABush

Pick the Right Moment

Pick the Right Moment

Even in a well-established relationship, it can be hard to find a way to discuss overactive bladder. But experts say you should bring the subject up with your partner when you're far away from the bedroom door. Waiting until intimacy is imminent puts pressure on both of you. Instead, find a time when you're both relaxed and and feeling positive before you broach the topic.

By ABush— Last Modified: 10/03/2012, First Published: 08/09/2011