Urinary incontinence or loss of bladder control. It’s not at all uncommon and no one really wants to talk about it. Seeing the television commercials are a big step, yet talking about it remains something that might be whispered about behind closed doors. Chances are, your medical provider may not even talk about it. It’s been my experience that when women are asked, they are often so surprised that an answer does not appear until a few visits later.

For many the talk of Pubococcygeus (PC) muscles and kegel exercises can bring a blush to their face. While a strong PC muscle can lead to a happy sex life that is not it’s only function in life. Kegel (kay-gill) exercises are named after the late Arnold Kegel, MD, an American gynecologist. They were developed to help women regain bladder control by strengthening their pelvic floor muscles. It has the side benefit of increasing sexual satisfaction.

Many peoples worst nightmare is the day when they revert back to infancy in the ability to control their bodily functions namely defecating and urinating. The market for products that are designed to make life easier to live with incontinence of bowel or bladder is large and here to stay. This includes products like depends adult diapers and urinary catheter models that are in a very competitive market with one another.

Urinary incontinence is the unintentional loss of urine. Approximately 11 million women are affected by incontinence. According to the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, one in four ages 30-59 experience incontinence episodes. Many individuals feel this a natural part of aging when in fact - it is not. Often sufferers can be helped but never discuss the situation with their Doctors because of embarrassment.

There are various types of incontinence. The most common being stress and urge incontinence.

Ordering medical products online is quick, discreet, and very often more affordable than buying supplies through traditional retailers. Elderly patients who live at home depend upon certain supplies and equipment to help them get through their day. It is these supplies that often allow them to continue living at home without having to resort to nursing home care.