I happen to be one of those clean freaks and I, too, use pee pads but I love my bidet!! In between fresh pads, the fresh water splash makes me feel like I’ve just had a mini shower. If you don’t have a bidet, there are attachments that can be inexpensively attached to a regular toilet. It works beautifully.
I may be 82 years old but I still retain a desire to be as youthful, fresh and clean for the handsome man in my life.
I would encourage ladies to work on ways to help stop the dribble! For some it's going to be tough (there are many causes for leaking, declining hormones being one, but there can be more structural issues, etc.), but there are many things we can do. The simplest is Kegel exercises. And if those bore you there are many kegel trainers. There is one by Elvie (called Bloom) that is hilarious to use. It's like you are using your vagina to play video games, shooting down the little targets flying by. Serious! There are incontinence devices and urethra inserts, etc. Vaginal estrogen cream (if you can handle the estrogen) and DHEA-creams. There is pelvic floor physical therapy (and many such therapists online offering free and helpful videos, etc.). Many things. Yes, liners and pads in the meantime I suppose (but beware of pads that retain too much moisture, can increase your risk for UTIs). Lots of info online, just look for info/products backed up by research of some kind. Lot of fraudsters pitching miracle solutions. Best luck to all!
I recently started vaginal estrogen cream for my own bladder issues and I’ll report back (it’s been about a week do use for me). I also wish I would have paid attention to kegels. Thank you for digging in with us Diane! We need to share all the info!
Totally understand and you're so right - it's not for the faint of heart. Sending you all the best -- thank you for sharing and for adding #4 to the list!
I am on a first name basis with my Urologist and her staff. Trying to find the cause of malfunctioning plumbing is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. And just when you think the tests can't get any more invasive, they introduce you to a new one that is. So until we get to a conclusion, Poise Pads (# 4) are my every day go to.
I’m a bit worse off, I think….I also use the Poise #4 but inside adult underwear. I feel like I “crinkle” when I walk and I never feel clean. Getting help is like pulling teeth from a chicken! I’m seriously hating this part of my life!
You are not alone and it’s as if we haven’t been through enough over our lifetimes - the hits just keep coming. I also think there just has to be better options - it’s seriously shocking how few there are for us. So glad you are here and thanks for digging in with us.
Thank you so much for the welcome!I looked into some washable, absorbing underwear, that cost a small fortune, but they hold very little liquid. It’s frustrating.
I happen to be one of those clean freaks and I, too, use pee pads but I love my bidet!! In between fresh pads, the fresh water splash makes me feel like I’ve just had a mini shower. If you don’t have a bidet, there are attachments that can be inexpensively attached to a regular toilet. It works beautifully.
I may be 82 years old but I still retain a desire to be as youthful, fresh and clean for the handsome man in my life.
SAY IT LOUDLY Diane!! Love this and we are all so grateful to have you as part of our RGG crew!!!!
I would encourage ladies to work on ways to help stop the dribble! For some it's going to be tough (there are many causes for leaking, declining hormones being one, but there can be more structural issues, etc.), but there are many things we can do. The simplest is Kegel exercises. And if those bore you there are many kegel trainers. There is one by Elvie (called Bloom) that is hilarious to use. It's like you are using your vagina to play video games, shooting down the little targets flying by. Serious! There are incontinence devices and urethra inserts, etc. Vaginal estrogen cream (if you can handle the estrogen) and DHEA-creams. There is pelvic floor physical therapy (and many such therapists online offering free and helpful videos, etc.). Many things. Yes, liners and pads in the meantime I suppose (but beware of pads that retain too much moisture, can increase your risk for UTIs). Lots of info online, just look for info/products backed up by research of some kind. Lot of fraudsters pitching miracle solutions. Best luck to all!
I recently started vaginal estrogen cream for my own bladder issues and I’ll report back (it’s been about a week do use for me). I also wish I would have paid attention to kegels. Thank you for digging in with us Diane! We need to share all the info!
Totally understand and you're so right - it's not for the faint of heart. Sending you all the best -- thank you for sharing and for adding #4 to the list!
I am on a first name basis with my Urologist and her staff. Trying to find the cause of malfunctioning plumbing is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. And just when you think the tests can't get any more invasive, they introduce you to a new one that is. So until we get to a conclusion, Poise Pads (# 4) are my every day go to.
I’m a bit worse off, I think….I also use the Poise #4 but inside adult underwear. I feel like I “crinkle” when I walk and I never feel clean. Getting help is like pulling teeth from a chicken! I’m seriously hating this part of my life!
You are not alone and it’s as if we haven’t been through enough over our lifetimes - the hits just keep coming. I also think there just has to be better options - it’s seriously shocking how few there are for us. So glad you are here and thanks for digging in with us.
Thank you so much for the welcome!I looked into some washable, absorbing underwear, that cost a small fortune, but they hold very little liquid. It’s frustrating.
Incredibly frustrating and we deserve so much better - will remain on the hunt for you and for us Kelly !