Many people, both men and women, try to use sanitary towels and pads in the initial management of bladder weakness. Although this may seem like a perfectly reasonable solution to the problem of bladder weakness, it seldom has a happy ending.

Why? The simple answer is that these products are not designed to handle urine- they were designed to handle a different consistency of fluid. For this reason, those who attemp to use menstrual period products to manage bladder weakness often experience embarrassing leakage.

There are many products available to manage bladder weakness, ranging from absorbent pads that can be inserted into undergarments, to disposable undergarments, to reusable undergarments that can be washed many times over. Products should be chosen with your lifestyle, and wardrobe,  in mind. You may find it convenient to have more than one type of product available, such as pads and undergarments, to suit your changing needs.

Bladder incontinence need not mean the end of your life as you know it. With the proper products, you can continue to live your life, secure in the knowledge that your bladder weakness products will protect you wherever you go, and whatever you choose to do.