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So I have some boundary issues. I share TMI. Sometimes of the bathroom variety. But ya know what? More people usually thank me than complain. Because this stuff happens to everyone. I recently learned Depend is entering year two of Underwareness, a social movement and charitable cause to break down the bladder leakage stigma.
And you can help! They are asking you to take part in the drop your pants for underawareness movement!
Show your support for women with bladder leakage by tagging photos #Underwareness and featuring Depend products. In return, Depend will donate $1, up to $3 million, through 2016 to fund charities that advance the research and education of bladder leakage.
So here’s my story. I once peed on the dog.
Our Boston terrier was blocking my path in excitement when I got got home from work, so I decided to just step over her. And out some tinkle came. Right on the pooch.
(That’s okay, she paid me back not long after by peeing on the floor herself. I slipped in it and fell flat on my back.)
Like many women, I started having bladder leakage issues in my 20’s, but I didn’t know it was a pretty normal thing. I thought there was something horribly wrong with me, but I was too embarrassed to mention it to my doctor.
Did you know more people have bladder leakage issues in their 20’s than in their 80’s? The average age of someone suffering with bladder leak issues is 52. More people with bladder leakage are under 50 than are over 60.
Visit www.Underwareness.com to support the cause and request free samples of Depend Silhouette Active Fit. These aren’t your grandmother’s Depends. They are briefs with a lower rise that look, fit and feel like underwear. They are available in black and beige.
I picked them up in Target. Check out the cute little pouch they come in! So discrete!
So if this is something you deal with, you AREN’T ALONE.
I definitely wished I had some bladder leakage protection when I was at a retreat with other moms a few months ago. I laughed so hard I leaked. And I’d bet I wasn’t the only one.
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1 in 4 Americans experiences bladder leakage according to the site.
I love this blog & you and all of the info that is on it.
A personal story: I started having problems about 10 years ago, rushing to the bathroom multiple times a day at work, getting up once or twice at night, and some leakage. And I was in my early/mid 30s!
I went to see a specialist. But first, I saw his intern. Thank goodness: the intern suggested I stop trying to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day (something I did all the time!). The specialist prescribed meds that would dry me out (and probably make my contacts hurt a lot). I tried drinking less.
Voila! The problem stopped!!!!! Now, I just drink when I’m thirsty. Now, I’m also 10 years old and most nights have to get up. But hardly ever any leakage. ::cross my fingers::
I had no idea it was so common, my mom had issues with it, she always blamed it on having children and while it was not a major issue, she always joked about how I had to respect her cuz “I made her pee, when she sneezes”. She brought humor and took pressure off a thing many women struggle with.
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans deal with bladder leakage. That is not good. We need depends.
1 in 4** Americans experiences the condition
wow I didnt realize that 1 in 4 americans deal with this.
Great story 🙂
I learned that a third of all women deal with bladder leakage. It’s just an issue for me when I sneeze or cough too hard but I’m young and haven’t even had kids yet, I’m glad Poise is around creating such innovative solutions to our little, ahem, issues for when the time comes that I will really need them!
I’ll never forget the first day I had bladder leakage during pregnancy! It was during a day in the summer at the park and I was so mortified that there would be a spot on the back of my dress – it reminded me of being scared of my period in middle school! So much embarrassment, but luckily women’s products have come a long way in the past 10 years!
I had to deal with it a lot when I was pregnant
I learned that Depend is on its way to donating up to $3 million to charities.
over 65 million experience bladder leakage
A very common, but not much talked about problem.
Thanks for the contest.
51 million women experience bladder leaks
I only experienced this problem while pregnant, but I know lots of women experience this everyday and I feel for them because of the discomfort and embarrassment!
The average age for women experiencing bladder leakage is 52 years old!
I did not know 1 in 4 had this issue but I do know my sister deals with it. After she had her second child she had had issues with this during the night the most.
Bladder leakage is way more common than I thought. 1 in 4 people!
1 in 4 Americans experiences bladder leakage
Foods (such as caffeine or tomato products) can trigger bladder leakage.
23 millions Americans under 45 have bladder leakage.
FOR ME, BLADDER LEAKAGE STARTED AFTER MY SECOND DAUGHTER. IT CAN BE VERY EMBARRASSING. IT CAN ALSO BE A PAIN THE BUTT TO WEAR PANTY LINERS EVERY DAY. THEY CAN BE VERY DRYING. BUT THE IDEA OF UNDERWEAR THAT FITS GREAT AND PROTECTS AGAINST BLADDER LEAKS – THAT COULD BE AMAZING. I WILL HAVE TO CHECK THEM OUT.
My mom to this day blames her bladder on having me! I didn’t realize more people have this condition
Depend® Silhouette® Active Fit* is our new moderate-absorbency brief featuring thin design for complete comfort and the trusted protection of Depend
I don’t deal with bladder leakage often, but I do wear panty liners…just in case.
I learned that there is help for urinary incontinence. No one has to suffer alone.
I never knew that 1 in 4 americans experience bladder leakage! It’s a good thing Depends have come so far in discreetness.
I learned that 1 in 4 americans experience bladder leakage. Glad that people are thinking of ways to help!
I definitely dealt without during and after pregnancy
I didn’t realize 1 in 4 Americans experience bladder leakage. I didn’t think it was that common.
Uh I deal with this sometimes! It’s so not fun.
I learned that this issue affects 1 in 4 Americans. I had no idea that so many dealt with this issue.
The average age of someone suffering from bladder leakage is 52
I deal with bladder leakage all the time, After 4 kids anything can trigger it a sneeze, a laugh even a cough! I deal with light weight panty liners or pads
never had to deal with it
Wow, I had no clue so many Americans suffer, since it is such a taboo subject. I dealt with in myself during pregnancy. Had to cross my legs when I sneezed to prevent a problem!
This is very common in women that have children. I have issues with it but as I begin to lose weight, I’ve noticed things have gotten a bit better.
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans deal with bladder leakage. Certainly women who have had large families might be more prone to this.
I learned that the average age a woman begins to experience bladder leakage is 52.
I really had no idea so many people experienced this. I also always blamed my pregnancies for it
I had no idea that 51 million women experience bladder leakage — it is something that isn’t talked about enough!
I’ve had two kids, I deal with bladder leakage all the time 😛
I learned that 1 in 4 Americans have this condition!
1 in 4 American has bladder leakage