| When people first experience incontinence they | | | | suggestions regarding absorbency levels and different |
| typically become embarrassed and start restricting | | | | designs. |
| their activities. They don't want to put themselves in | | | | |
| a position where they risk another episode in front of | | | | You may discover that you are most comfortable |
| other people. As a result, they tend only to do those | | | | using more than one kind of continence pad. For |
| activities outside the home that they absolutely must. | | | | example when you work out you place more pressure |
| A simple solution to their dilemma is continence pads | | | | on the muscles of the pelvic floor and may increase |
| which can provide the protection they want and allow | | | | the incontinence particularly if you have stress |
| them to live life as normal. | | | | incontinence. In this instance it may be preferable to |
| | | | | have a disposable pad with a higher absorbency level |
| If you fall into this group you should know that | | | | than a reusable garment that you may use for your |
| continence pads and pants have come a long way | | | | day to day activities. |
| over the past years and today a person with | | | | |
| incontinence can choose from a wide variety of | | | | If you are just starting out with continence pads it |
| comfortable and even stylish undergarments for both | | | | might be a good idea to get a sample pack that offers |
| men and women. The biggest challenge in using | | | | different styles. While you can be sure of the |
| these products is selecting the ones best suited to | | | | absorbency level, you really won't know how they fit |
| you. The first step in making a decision should be a | | | | until you try them on and a sampler will give you the |
| conversation with your doctor who will probably have | | | | opportunity to choose what works best for you. |