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It makes sense that what you drink can affect how much you leak – but did you know that what you eat is just as important? Firstly, your pelvic floor is responsible for managing the mechanisms that make you pee. It’s made up of tissues and muscles that support the bladder, rectum and small intestine. -
It seems to make sense that restricting your intake of fluids would reduce the occurrence of bladder leakage. But does it? Well no, and maybe yes, because it all depends what kind of fluids you’re talking about.
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Four healthy foods that could be triggering your leaks
It makes sense that what you drink can affect how much you leak – but did you know that what you eat is just as important? Firstly, your pelvic floor is responsible for managing the mechanisms that make you pee. It’s made up of tissues and muscles that support the bladder, rectum and small intestine. -
Will drinking less fix my incontinence?
It seems to make sense that restricting your intake of fluids would reduce the occurrence of bladder leakage. But does it? Well no, and maybe yes, because it all depends what kind of fluids you’re talking about. -
Is constipation causing your incontinence?
“Being constipated and having to strain to poop can reduce your pelvic floor strength.” Turns out that when your bowel isn’t working properly your bladder can be affected. Who knew? -
Coughing and incontinence
By guest expert Tania Clifton-Smith, respiratory-musculo physiotherapist and international authority on breathing dysfunction and breathing pattern disorders. -
Is my sex life over?
Having a wee accident while having sex can and does happen – and worrying that it might can cause severe anxiety and put you off having sex at all. But there are ways to keep it on the to-do list! -
The last taboo – let’s talk about little leaks
Bladder leakage (aka urinary incontinence) affects one in three women and one in ten men, often as a result of surgery, childbirth or other trauma. So why don’t we ever hear about it? Why are we afraid of talking about one of the most common medical conditions affecting people around the world today? -
The heavy truth about light bladder leakage
Sneezing. Lifting. Running. Laughing. Stretching. Do any of those words give you, or someone you know, a touch of anxiety that you might accidentally wee a little? For many people, the onset of incontinence brings with it symptoms that are not dissimilar to depression. -
How to Wear Incontinence Underwear for Men
A prostate cancer survivor shares his experience wearing incontinence underwear, how to wear them, what they feel like, washing them and more. Read more today! -
Incontinence Underwear Post Prostate Cancer
Discover a prostate cancer survivor’s recommendation for men's incontinence underwear. You don’t have to suffer in silence. Hear other men’s experiences through Confitex today. -
Bladder Leakage After Prostate Surgery
A Confitex customer shares his experience of urinary incontinence following surgery for prostate cancer. Read more to hear a real-life experience. -
HOW TO CHOOSE PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT
Read a real-life experience: one man's story of researching his treatment options and deciding the best care for prostate cancer. Learn more with Confitex today. -
CONFITEX LEAKPROOF UNDERWEAR FOR MEN CHANGED MY LIFE
A prostate cancer survivor breaks the silence on incontinence after prostate surgery and shares how leakproof underwear have given him confidence. -
Words of advice
Dealing with a medical condition, whether large or small, can be an isolating experience. This feeling can be particularly acute when that condition feels incredibly private and the last thing you want to do is even acknowledge it, never mind discuss it or seek treatment. -
REAL-LIFE READ: PROSTATE CANCER AT 49
A prostate cancer diagnosis can change your life in ways you’ve never foreseen. Even successful treatment brings with it a range of side effects, such as urinary incontinence. When Brad received his diagnosis he had no idea what was ahead – here he shares his story to help pave the way for other men... -
Real-life read: A young man’s experience of incontinence
It’s not only older men who experience unwanted drips and dribbles. Bladder leaks can affect younger men too, so it’s a relief to find a discreet, dignified solution. Alexei shares his story... -
REAL-LIFE READ: MY PROSTATE JOURNEY
Living with incontinence can be a lonely and isolating experience. But sometimes knowing you’re not alone makes all the difference. About one man in every five experiences some degree of bladder leakage as they age* – we just don’t talk about it. So we asked one, Tom, to share his story... -
Real-life read: Dealing with drips and dribbles
About one man out of five experiences some degree of urinary leakage in his lifetime, and many find it worsens as they get older. For many, it’s just a few drips or dribbles, but enough to create a nagging worry that they might leak through their pants or smell of urine. Arun didn’t realise how much it was bothering him until he felt the relief of finding a solution. He shares his story...
