ADP - My First Day Wearing Adult Incontinence Pants

Last week I experienced a first. I wore adult incontinence pants. And you know what? I liked them!

It wasn’t an easy decision – mainly because I was a little reluctant to admit that I was now that person, the one who wore adult nappies. In my mind, they were only for the elderly. [Adult incontinence pants](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-products/incontinence-pants) for a woman like me? No, thank you.

My First Day Wearing Adult Incontinence Pants

But the truth was that I hadn’t been going about my normal life for quite some time due to my incontinence. I have multiple sclerosis, which means I have limited bladder control due to nerve damage, and when I have to go, it comes on all of a sudden and without warning. Imagine leaving the house when you risk emptying your bladder at any minute and with very short notice. That’s what I was dealing with.

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Up until a week ago, if I really needed to go out, I would put an incontinence pad on, but it often leaked, which meant that I sometimes leaked onto my clothing or found little liquid stains on the chair when I got up. So, little by little, I started turning down social invitations, asking my husband to run most errands, and choosing to stay in more often. I was missing out on a lot of my life.

The tipping point for me was when my daughter invited me to my granddaughter’s birthday party at a roller rink. While I wasn’t sure I could get through the event without my bladder leaking, my granddaughter is growing up quickly, and I just couldn’t keep missing out on important events like this one.

I talked it over with my husband. He suggested I try a different kind of protection [adult incontinence pants](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-products/incontinence-pants) for women. I was reluctant. I assumed they would be uncomfortable and so bulky that everyone would know I was wearing them.

Thankfully, I found Always Discreet underwear in my local supermarket and I was very impressed. Not only were they comfortable, but they were not at all like the big, bulky adult nappies I had pictured in my head. They were thin, feminine adult incontinence pants for women like myself.

Secretly armed with my Always Discreet adult incontinence pants on under my clothes, I went to that birthday party and had a blast! We took lots of pictures, laughed, and, boy, did I sing my heart out when that cake was brought out!

Now I wear them every day. As a result, I have started going out much more. Being there for my granddaughter on her birthday was the start of it. My husband and I have seen many films at the cinema, I’ve met some old friends for coffee, and next week I will be taking a long car journey to visit my sister. It feels great to have my life back. Adult incontinence pants have made my incontinence manageable without sacrificing comfort, discretion, or my dignity. Now my incontinence is just another detail of my life, but it doesn’t control me. Sure, a little bit of wee happens. But now I’m prepared!

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When your body decides it has to go, you’d better find a toilet, and find one fast! For people suffering from urge incontinence, the sensation of having to urinate comes on so suddenly and so strongly that they often are barely able to hold in urine and are rarely left with enough warning to find a toilet.

__Pelvic floor exercises__

The pelvic floor is a system of muscles and ligaments that form a sort of basket to support your urinary system. Exercises for your pelvic floor – you may know them as Kegels – can strengthen the muscles enough to help overcome spasming. Just like with any physical exercise, the results are seen over time. Practice makes perfect. Keep at it and results may be right around the corner. Read about how to perfect your pelvic floor exercise routine here.

__Talk about it!__

[Reach out to those close to you](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-advice/urinary-incontinence-in-women/we-need-to-talk-about-bladder-leaks/) - your partner, your friend, your daughter. Having someone who cares about you and loves you for who you are, pee or no pee, on your side is very powerful. Not only is an ally good for emotional support, you gain a resource in managing urge incontinence who may be able to help navigate your unique bathroom needs.

__Go down the doctor route__

If you’re not seeing results from behavioural remedies, you may want to consult your doctor about your medical options for urge incontinence treatments. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, so make sure that you weigh up each option and choose which is best for you and your lifestyle.

__Wear protection__

Wear [incontinence liners, pads, or underwear](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-products/incontinence-liners/) if you’re worried about leaks. They absorb wetness to keep you feeling comfortable and confident. With the right protection, you will feel empowered to confidently partake in the activities you love.

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Following some comprehensive and permanent health guidelines throughout life helps improve your quality of life and reduces the risk of disease. Similarly, these can reduce the discomforts of [menopause](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-advice/menopause/what-is-menopause) and prevent other related diseases.

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The sides and waist are made from a non-woven material that provides a soft cotton-like fabric feel. Inside this non-woven area is the absorbent portion or core area. Many years of technical expertise went into the core design of Always Discreet [Pants](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-products/incontinence-pants) and this core was designed to help pull, trap and lock away wetness and odour. The core also contains Absorbent Gel Material (AGM), which helps lock the fluid away from your body. Behind the core is an additional protective barrier, which helps keeps your clothing dry.

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The amount of sleep you need depends on various factors, including your age. Adults usually sleep between 7 and 8 hours. It has been proven that insufficient sleep can be detrimental to the immune system, nervous system, coordination, mood and concentration. Physiologically, we need less sleep as we get older and our sleep patterns tend to change.

Tips:

To sleep well it is important to follow good habits and create a comfortable environment:

- Have a fixed time to go to bed and get up.

- Make your bedroom comfortable, keep it well-ventilated and at a pleasant temperature (around 22ºC), minimising noise and light. Use a comfortable mattress and choose a thin pillow, if you use one.

- Your bed must be first and foremost a place for sleeping. Do not watch television or listen to the radio in it.

- Adopt a good sleeping position and use loose comfortable sleepwear.

- Although you should keep active and take regular moderate exercise in order to promote rest and help relieve tension, you should not exercise for at least three hours before going to bed due to its short-term stimulating effect.

- Do not force yourself to sleep. If, a while after going to bed, you have not managed to fall asleep, do not lie there with your head spinning. Get out of bed and do something relaxing (read, listen to music, etc.) until you feel sleepy.

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Urge incontinence occurs when the nerves around your bladder signal your bladder muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. See what you can do about it!

Urge incontinence, also known as having an overactive bladder, occurs when the nerves around your bladder signal your bladder muscles to contract and spasm involuntarily. This results in an intense and sudden urge to urinate, whether or not your bladder is full. If you feel the need to urinate more than eight times a day, you may have urge incontinence.

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According to the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition (Sociedad Española de Nutrición Comunitaria), eating a healthy diet, drinking 2 litres of water per day and taking moderate exercise promote good health.

Tips:
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Menopause is a time of physical and emotional change during which a healthy diet can help improve your quality of life. When women reach their 40s they need a lower calorie intake. A healthy balanced diet should be followed, together with certain specific recommendations:

- Avoid excess animal fats (saturated fats) because these will lead to menopause weight gain and raise cholesterol.

- Reduce your intake of foods such as processed meats, bacon, cream and processed confectionery, etc.

- It is important to eat unsaturated fats (olive oil, walnuts, almonds, etc.). Include fruit and vegetables in your daily menu.

- Increase your intake of fish, especially oily fish (rich in [Omega-3 oils](https://seven-seas.co.uk/articles/omega-3)).

- Include moderate amounts of high-carbohydrate foods in your menopause diet (cereals and cereal-based products such as pasta, rice, bread, pulses and potatoes).

- Increased calcium intake is essential in this stage to promote intestinal assimilation and minimise the loss of bone mass.

- [Vitamin D](https://seven-seas.co.uk/articles/vitamin-d) is also essential to help the body absorb the calcium found in milk, fish (sardines, salmon, tuna, etc.) and cereal.

- Rich in isoflavones, soya is another food that should be incorporated into your menopause diet, if you have not done so already. It can help reduce hot flushes, reduce cholesterol and also prevent osteoporosis.

- Drink at least 1.5 to 2 litres of water per day (approximately 8 glasses).

- Increasing the number of meals you eat while reducing the size of those meals (for example, dividing your daily food into 5 lighter meals) will help prevent hot flushes.

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### Double void

Often, people with urge incontinence may not empty their bladder all the way when they urinate. Use the double void technique to prevent this and to avoid future ‘pee emergencies’. After you’ve urinated, remain on the toilet for 30 seconds, and urinate again. By doing this, you won’t feel an urgent need to go just a short time after visiting the toilet.

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### Stay hydrated

Drinking plenty of water throughout the day will keep your urine from becoming concentrated and acidic. Over-acidic urine can irritate your bladder nerves and tissues, making your urge incontinence symptoms worse.

### Don’t sip

Drink a small glass of water – about 175-250 ml – all at once instead of sipping throughout the day, which might create the urge to go more often.

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Urge incontinence causes can vary, as the condition is often a symptom of a larger issue. The most common causes of urge incontinence are:

- Bladder or urinary tract infection
- Inflammation
- Bladder obstruction
- Bladder stones

However, urge incontinence in women can also be a result of oestrogen deficiency around menopause impacting collagen levels, nerve damage caused by having a C-section, or conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, diabetes, stroke, or injury. In other cases, the cause of urge incontinence in women can’t be identified. Whatever the case may be, it is important to know that you are not alone in experiencing this condition.

Urge incontinence can have a major effect on a sufferer’s quality of life. People with urge incontinence sometimes restructure their whole lives around their toilet needs, limiting their work and socialising to venues to where they are sure to be just a few steps from a loo at all times. They may even stop going out altogether. However, with a little management, this need not be the case.

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Doing regular physical activity is highly advisable because it helps you prevent menopause weight gain and reduce the [symptoms of menopause.](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-advice/menopause/6-natural-remedies-for-menopause-symptoms) Exercise strengthens the bones, heart and lungs, tones muscles and improves vitality.

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Good eating habits and a healthy diet help maintain a good quality of life. Learn more how to avoid menopause weight gain and find the right menopause diet!

Maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce various diseases, mainly cardiovascular, joint and endocrinal diseases. It is important to maintain a healthy weight because, with advancing age, the percentage of women on doctor-recommended diets increases due to [menopause](/en-gb/discreet/incontinence-advice/menopause/what-is-menopause) weight gain and diabetes, among other reasons.

Tips:

 To maintain or reach a healthy weight it is advisable to follow the advice below (guidelines recommended by the Spanish Society of Community Nutrition for a healthy balanced diet):

1. The caloric breakdown of meals must be personalised, taking into account      the age, weight and level of physical activity of each individual to          provide a balanced dietary intake. 
2. The most suitable caloric breakdown of meals in a day is: 20% at              breakfast, 5-10% mid-morning, 40% at lunch, 5-10% mid-afternoon and 30% at    dinner.
3. The diet should be high in fruit, vegetables, cereals, pulses, milk and      dairy products (preferably semi-skimmed or skimmed) to ensure an adequate    calcium intake from the earliest age. 
4. No more than 30-35% of the total calorie intake should come from fats. We    should make sure to include foods that contain Omega-3 oils in our diet.
5. We should also ensure sufficient intake of fibre, between 20-35 g/day.
6. Proteins should preferably come from fish or poultry, limiting red meat      intake.
7. If you eat a varied diet, you do not need to take [vitamin                supplements.](https://seven-seas.co.uk/products/multivitamins "vitamin        supplements.")
8. You should eat the correct number of meals per day and at the correct        times. It is also advisable to drink between 1.5 and 2 litres of water per    day (approximately 8 glasses). 

The best way to control menopause weight gain is to take regular exercise including strength training, as well as following a balanced and varied menopause diet specific to the needs of each individual. There are no miracle diets.

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