travelling with incontinence
Four Ways to Plan for Summer with Bladder Issues
Whether you struggle with urinary incontinence or another type of bladder issue, we’ll walk you through some practical tips for planning the best summer vacation.
Read More7 Dietary Concerns that Can Trigger Incontinence This Summer
Everything you might love about summer—eating delicious fried chicken at picnics, enjoying ice cream after a day in the sun, and sipping endless glasses of cold iced tea—are also the things that remind you how frustrating incontinence can be during the warmer months. While some foods like whole grains, lean proteins, and nuts can promote…
Read MoreMale Stress Incontinence
Stress incontinence occurs when the bladder leaks during physical activity or exertion. When the muscles that control your urine flow aren’t working properly, activities like heavy lifting, running, or even coughing, sneezing, or laughing can cause stress incontinence. Normally, urine flows from the bladder to the urethra, to outside of the body. There is a…
Read MoreTraveling with Men’s Liberty
Don’t let worry keep you on the sidelines. Men’s Liberty provides comfort, convenience and confidence at home and on the road. Yes, even on the road. No matter how you get there, by air or by car, traveling with Men’s Liberty has never been easier. Traveling by air Air travel has changed dramatically in the…
Read MoreTales from the aisle seat…
Traveling by plane is getting more and more stressful. From security checkpoints pat-downs and shoe removals to TSA officials who view mother’s breast milk as potentially toxic substance, there are a gazillion mundane things that can really get things off to a bad start. Long lines, lost luggage, inattentive attendants, flight delays, long layovers, and…
Read MoreHow Men’s Liberty Helped Me Overcome Travel Anxiety
I’ll admit that wearing the Men’s Liberty external catheter caused me some degree of anxiety when I started using it last year. I’m not one to follow directions once I’ve read the first paragraph. By July of this year, however, I find that I am navigating the learning curve with some success. (I’m sure that…
Read More1929 Ford Tri-Motor Airplanes Don’t Have Restrooms!
Riding with our eleven-year old grandson and his father in this 1929 – Ford Tri-Motor Airplane was a memorable experience. A year ago, before Men’s Liberty External Catheters, the thought of twenty minutes of vibration and no restroom would have left me standing on the tarmac watching the plane take off.
Read MoreSeven Steps for Stopping Incontinence Interrupting Your Vacation!
Whether you’re sunbathing on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, visiting the grandkids or exploring the natural wonders of the Rockies, summer vacation is a time to relax, explore and spend time with friends and family. But all of that can be interrupted by a bout of incontinence that leaves you wet, embarrassed and definitely…
Read MoreWheeling Through Airports: Flying with a Spinal Cord Injury
Travelling with a wheelchair can be a challenge. But with a purchasing power of more than $220B per year and a combined income of more than $1 trillion. Travel agencies, airports and tourist destinations are keen to get a piece of the pie.
Read MoreDon’t Let Incontinence Interrupt Your Summer Vacation!
Whether you’re sunbathing on the sunny shores of the Mediterranean, visiting the grandkids or exploring the natural wonders of the Rockies, summer vacation is a time to relax, explore and spend time with friends and family. But all of that can be interrupted by a bout of incontinence that leaves you wet, embarrassed and definitely…
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