1 in 4 UK Women Live With Leaks
With women today having increasingly hectic schedules, regular changes of the female body can interfere with the smooth running of their lives. Where some such changes are easily discussed, others are considered to be a bit of a taboo subject – one being sensitive bladder.Sensitive bladder is experienced by women of all ages and affects 1 out of 4 women – embarrassing leaks are often experienced when laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising. In fact, it’s estimated that 6 million women in the UK have some degree of sensitive bladder.
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Did you know…?
 Your body produces up to 2500ml of urine every 24 hours, the equivalent of about 8 cans of cola.
1 in 3 women feel bladder sensitivity affects sexual self esteem.
Sensitive bladder can be worse in the summer, partly due to dehydration – so contrary to what you may think, keep drinking 6-8 glasses of water per day.
Health expert Dr. Trisha Macnair understands that a sensitive bladder can affect your confidence, self esteem and relationships.
Here she suggests some simple steps that could help your life and body run more smoothly:
First always check with your doctor who can rule out or treat more serious, but much rarer causes of urinary problems
Lifestyle measures help most women, including dietary changes and bladder training
Choose decaffeinated varieties of tea and coffee, and cut out carbonated drinks
Opt for low alcohol drinks or dilute them with flat mixers
Watch your weight – the more overweight you are, the greater the pressure on your bladder
Exercises to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor can help control a sensitive bladder
Don’t panic if you have a sudden small leak when you laugh or cough – it’s a common problem for women and usually easily managed.
Dawn Breslin is one of the world's leading confidence and self-esteem coaches. She says “A sensitive bladder can be an embarrassing topic but so many women experience it - they shouldn't feel worried about discussing it with their doctor or friends. Surprisingly, it affects more people than hay fever so chances are, your friends will be relieved to hear they’re not alone. In most cases people can simply use products like Envive to manage these little leaks and give then the confidence to live an unrestricted life. Encouraging women to talk to each other and realising how common a sensitive bladder is helps to break down the taboo and enables women to feel more confident - so get talking ladies!”
May 2008
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