Practical Advice

Another year has come and gone, and as we prepare for 2014, I’d like to take a trip down memory and see what were the most popular posts of 2013:

1. Former NFL Player is New Spokesman for Depend for Men

   I’m not sure why this particular post had the most views, but it’s great to see that there is more awareness about male incontinence.

Every year, I look at what our best selling products are since January. And to no surprise, the Vinyl Pants and Reusable Waterproof Underpads are always at the very top of the list. The best sellers list this year also includes three brands of male guards: Tena, Prevail and Attends.

The holidays are finally here! This means traveling to see family members you haven’t seen since last Christmas or having a relaxing vacation at a resort far away from home. The last thing you need to worry about during the holidays is an embarrassing wet accident. That’s why we’ve put together a list of tips on how to travel with incontinence.

People with diabetes often have problems controlling their bladder and bowel. They may experience accidental leakage, frequent urination, and sudden urges to urinate. How does diabetes cause incontinence?

Your adult diaper is supposed to provide you protection and a sense of security wherever you go and whatever you’re doing. But sometimes your diaper will leak, causing you to not only become embarrassed but sport the telltale urine spot before you get a chance to go home and change into fresh clothing. Fortunately there are some simple measures you can take to prevent your diaper from failing you.

“I will be staying at a hotel for several weeks. How can I discreetly dispose my soiled adult diaper?”

One of the biggest concerns of traveling for people with incontinence is how to appropriately dispose their soiled products. You want to be discreet, yet respectful of the hotel and its cleaning staff. So what should you do?

“I’m new to diapers and I’ve been trying to figure out how to change in public without letting anyone know about my situation. Do you have some tips on how to change diapers on the go?”

We’re constantly making new changes to our website to make the buying experience more enjoyable and hassle-free for our customers. If you haven’t noticed already, we’ve recently changed the layout of our homepage to make it easier for visitors to navigate. There is now a list of Featured Categories, which include Products for Women and Plastic Disposables, on the main portion of the homepage.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer (after skin cancer) among men. Murray Hill, a columnist for The StarPhoenix, had his prostate removed in April. One of the unfortunate side effects of prostate surgery is urinary incontinence – something Hill has been learning to manage with his everyday life. In his most recent blog post, Hill provides an honest, at times comical, account of his experience with incontinence post-surgery.

It’s Friday night and all you want to do after a long week of work is wind down in your cozy couch and watch a feel-good movie. Just five minutes into the film, your bladder starts to spasm. You try to ignore it and suppress the urge to go, but your bladder is relentless. You give in and pause the movie. Flash forward an hour later, and your bladder is back at it again. This time, you only have a few seconds to spare before making a big accident.

At National Incontinence, we carry a wide range of bladder control products for men’s incontinence. Choosing a male guard or adult brief can be difficult, especially if this is your first time. In a previous post, we’ve provided factors to consider when choosing an incontinence diaper. Today, we’d like to share a list of our top incontinence products for men.

Urinary incontinence is a condition that affects a person’s ability to control their bladder. For many, incontinence is a hush-hush topic that leads to misconceptions and assumptions about the condition. Here are three things you need to know about incontinence.