Archive for June 2021
Condom Catheter: What is a Condom Catheter And How it is Used
As you may already know, there are several different types of catheters – suprapubic, urethral, intermittent, and condom. Factors like patient’s symptoms, conditions, and how long they must wear the catheter determine which catheter is the best option. A condom catheter, as the name suggests, is an external device that is worn exactly like a…
Read MoreDoes Smoking Contribute to Male Urinary Incontinence?
Urinary incontinence is a problem which affects millions of men – especially older men – in the country. While it is generally caused by physiological factors like injuries or diseases, research shows that lifestyle factors can also increase the risk of incontinence in men. But, does smoking contribute to incontinence? Smoking, in particular, is known…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About The Men’s Liberty Product Line
Are you new to the world of self-catheterization? Regardless if it’s due to a spinal cord injury, neurological condition, or a surgery, if you’re experiencing urinary incontinence, Men’s Liberty product line is here for you. We understand how unnerving and uncomfortable it can feel for some men to start self-catheterization for the first time. But…
Read MoreFive Tips to Take Care of Your Bladder by Changing Your Diet by Men’s Liberty
If you are someone who is suffering from urinary incontinence, you should be careful about what you eat. While some foods can promote bladder health and help you keep your incontinence problem in check, some other foods can aggravate the problem and make it worse than ever before.
Read MoreMale UI Product: Overcoming The Learning Curves That Come With a Catheter
Sometimes, one can develop urinary incontinence due to any number of issues including injury, certain medications, or old age. When that happens, using a male UI product like a catheter is often the best solution. While catheters can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at first, they can make you feel very liberating once you get used…
Read MoreMale Urinary Continence Product: 3 Facts About Drainage Bags
When someone starts using a male urinary continence product like a catheter, their goal is to be able to perform routine activities as effortlessly as possible. While it can take a minute to get used to the catheter, most men find dealing with drainage bags quite challenging. What You Need to Know About Drainage Bags…
Read MoreShould I Choose a Condom Catheter?
A condom catheter is an external catheter that has a design specifically made for the male anatomy. You wear it outside of the anatomy, with straps or adhesives that secure it to the skin. The condom connects to a tube which is attached to a urine collection bag that’s typically strapped to one leg. Anyone…
Read MoreMale Urinary Incontinence: Hidden Dangers of CAUTIs
Using a urine collection device is one of the best ways to manage male urinary incontinence. However, if you are not careful about the device you choose to wear, you might be at risk of developing catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). What Causes CAUTIs? In fact, there are several reasons why using indwelling catheters…
Read MoreMen’s Liberty: How to Deal With CAUTIs
Catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) affect hundreds of thousands of men every year. It is the most common type of urinary tract infection you can acquire in a hospital setting. Data shows that the US healthcare system spends over $340 million every year towards the treatment and management of CAUTIs. Thankfully, CAUTIs – like…
Read MoreThe All-You-Need-to-Know Catheter Guide For Vacations And Trips
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around about what a male UI catheter user can and cannot do. One of these assumptions is that it’s extremely challenging – if not outright impossible – to travel with a catheter on. Nothing could be further from the truth. Just because you are wearing a suprapubic or…
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