A Convenient Aid for an Inconvenient Problem

When you have your baby you will hear all about and be encouraged to do your pelvic floor exercises. Believe me they are so right!

Despite it being a sensitive subject, there are now almost as many people who have some form of bladder weakness as those who have hayfever. *

There are lots of misconceptions about the kind of people who experience bladder weakness but young and old can be affected, and it can be a difficult issue to deal with at both a mental and a physical level.

“Having a bladder problem is a great strain,” says Dr. Judith Wardle, policy director of the Continence Foundation, a leading charity in the field. “Most people are too embarrassed to talk about their condition or seek professional help, and it can dominate day-to-day and social life. In extreme cases, people become housebound or give up their jobs. It can damage personal relationships too.”

The Tesco Free Spirit range offers effective protection for moderate to heavy bladder weakness, and pads are also available in normal or mini sizes to suit every need. The soft foam cuffs provide added leakage protection, and there is also the additional security of an absorbent core with odour control for everyday freshness. Free Spirit is available on www.tesco.com for added convenience.

* Statistics from SCA Personal Care May 2006, and The Continence Foundation July 2006

Visit www.continence-foundation.org.uk for more detailed information.