What Are Incontinence Pads

What are incontinence pads used for

Many of us develop our own strategies for coping with health issues, including incontinence. Millions of people around the world are affected by bladder weakness.1 Common strategies people adopt range from drinking less to socially isolating themselves – out of shame or fear of unpleasant situations, smells or accidents. However, instead of an avoidance strategy, consciously dealing with the issue and active planning can be very helpful. They can help you to enjoy your everyday life unencumbered: regardless of whether you are meeting friends, playing sport or travelling.

Many of those affected by incontinence go so far as to completely deny the issue of bladder weakness. According to the study ‘Breaking the Silence’, more than 59 per cent of those surveyed in Germany believe that the symptoms are simply a temporary problem. A total of 74 per cent indicated that their bladder weakness negatively affects their whole lives.

Our advice: please do not deny your have a problem. Speak openly about incontinence and act! With professional advice from your doctor, the right treatment and the right products, you can manage your incontinence more effectively and actively participate in life again. There are also a few things you can do to help, as well:

Courage at work

The study mentioned above shows that when people manage to open up to others, it can help them enormously. This does not just mean opening up to others affected by incontinence, relatives or friends.

This is also the case at work when colleagues are aware of your particular situation. Together, you can develop strategies for your everyday working life. Only by speaking about the issue can everyday problems such as a lack of rubbish bins in the men’s toilets be quickly and easily resolved. An anonymous tip to office management could also be a help here.

Can you use sanitary or menstrual pads as incontinence pads

A surprisingly common question is whether incontinence pads and sanitary or menstrual pads can be use interchangeably. The definite answer is no, you should never use menstrual pads as incontinence pads. Menstrual pads are designed to absorb menstrual flow, which is thicker than urine and slower to escape. Additionally, menstrual fluid leaks in smaller volumes, which is what menstrual pads are designed for. Menstrual pads are not designed to absorb a high volume of urine.

Enjoy an active life

As you can see, there is a wide variety of possible options that can help you manage incontinence. With suitable and high quality products such as the premium incontinence range from MoliCare®, you will feel even better protected, particularly in your everyday life.

You can regain your self-confidence and improve your psychological well-being.

Sex and Relationships

Many people believe that incontinence means the end of their sex life. Actually, the opposite might be true! This is because sex naturally strengthens the muscles in the pelvic floor, which can increase the closing force of the bladder, particularly in stress situations.

Strong pelvic floor muscles have another benefit: better orgasms! You can learn more here about sport with incontinence.

Still, little accidents can happen. The best way of dealing with this is to openly discuss it with your partner. Would you perhaps feel more comfortable with a washable mattress protector? The most important thing is that you do not lose your enjoyment of one of life’s greatest pleasures.