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I feel the need to urinate more frequently than ever. I’ve had bladder infections, and it’s not that. So what is it?

January 23, 2020 barbdepree

Watch your weight to make OAB less likely to occur; being in the top third of body mass index range…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: diet, exercise, incontinence, kegel exercises

What are Kegel exercises? How do I do them?

November 7, 2019 barbdepree

They are simple ways to strengthen the muscles of your pelvic floor. Strengthening those muscles helps prevent or reduce incontinence…

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Posted in: Physical Health Filed under: exercise, incontinence, kegel exercises, sexual health

I’ve been stifling my laugh ever since it started making me leak a little. Is this something I have to learn to live with?

July 25, 2019 barbdepree

Don’t give up on laughing! There are things you can try, fortunately for you and for the many other post-menopausal…

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Posted in: Lifestyle Filed under: estrogen, incontinence, kegel exercises, menopause, pelvic tone, prolapse

How do I strengthen my pelvic floor?

April 30, 2018 barbdepree

Everyone likes nicely defined muscles, the kind that hint at strength and endurance and a healthy lifestyle. Some of us…

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Posted in: Intimacy, Physical Health Filed under: incontinence, kegel exercises, pelvic tone

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