Category Archives: Bladder Health

What is Bladder Retraining?

What is Bladder Retraining?

While bladder control isn't something that most people like to discuss, it's something that affects everyone. Almost all people at some point, forego at least some of their bladder control with time, injury, or with age. Bladder retraining is a very commonly recommended step by urologists that can help people at any age. Bladder retraining…

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Why Peeing In the Pool Is a Bad Idea

Why Peeing In the Pool Is a Bad Idea

This topic grosses out some people but does not bother others. The debate surprisingly is still going on due to the fact that not everyone believes there is anything wrong with peeing in the pool. This includes mostly children, but adults as well! In fact, some Olympic swimmers have even come out to admit that…

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Is Hovering Over a Toilet Seat a Good Idea?

Is Hovering Over a Toilet Seat a Good Idea?

Ladies know all too well about a method called the hovering-over-the-toilet-seat technique. We call it a technique because it takes more practice than most men might think! Training begins at an early age as mothers teach their daughters to hover. Many people use this technique when visiting public places such as a shopping mall, or…

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What Is Key-In-Lock (Urinary Urge) Syndrome?

What Is Key-In-Lock (Urinary Urge) Syndrome?

It happens when we get home, when we arrive at work or when we arrive at the mall. We can’t help but have an overwhelming need to go to the bathroom. When we say overwhelming, it is both immediate and critical. Part of this all-consuming need is a fear that we won’t make it to…

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What is Cold Diuresis?

What is Cold Diuresis?

Have you ever noticed an increase in urinary urgency (urge to pee) or a need to use the bathroom more often when out in cold weather? This phenomenon is called cold diuresis. But what exactly is cold diuresis, and can you prevent it? (more…)

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