There’s nothing more embarrassing than realizing your pants are wet – especially when you know you didn’t sit in a puddle. There’s nothing more disheartening than feeling an increased need to urinate, yet when you do, no more than a few drips or a slight trickle seems to come out. If you’re experiencing either of…
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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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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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Travel Tips: Overactive Bladder (OAB)
An overactive bladder triggers a frequent feeling that you need to urinate, even if your bladder is empty. Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common urinary condition. Traveling with an overactive bladder can be quite daunting and challenging. It may even seem impossible, especially when considering making long trips or going overseas. However, you can treat…
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Bathroom Breaks & Your Health
A bathroom break is an activity where those in an organized gathering are given the opportunity to use the bathroom. You can usually see this being practiced in schools at recess or lunchtime. Teachers give permission for the students to use the bathroom for a certain amount of time. Bathroom breaks are deemed to be…
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