Travelling with bladder weakness

Most people enjoy travelling. Holidays and travel are a way of getting away from routine, switching off and getting a change of scenery. However, not everyone has the same willingness or independence to travel. Beyond work, family or financial issues, we are referring to physiological barriers. If you suffer from bladder weakness, you'll know what we're talking about.

There is a percentage of the population who hardly ever leave the house, let alone consider travelling, because they suffer from incontinence and the dependency that this entails. More than 6.5 million people in Spain suffer from incontinence. If you are one of them, you should not feel ashamed, let alone cancel your travel plans. There are options for this type of patient too. That is why we have prepared this article for our blog.

Today we want to talk about the alternatives for travelling with bladder weakness, as well as sharing some tips for travelling if you have bladder weakness. So, if this is your case, start packing your bags.

Tips for travelling with bladder weakness.

Preparing and planning a trip is often a stressful event for everyone. But if you suffer from bladder weakness, the situation is even more stressful because of the worry that this physiological condition could ruin your holiday plans. As a result, many people cancel their holidays because of the insecurity this causes for sufferers. If you suffer from incontinence, these tips are of interest to you.

First of all, planning your transport. This is something we all do. However, if you suffer from incontinence, we recommend that you do this even more. Most transports have toilets that you can use throughout the journey. We therefore recommend that you make sure your seats are as close as possible to the toilets.

If you are travelling in your own car, you will need to make all the necessary stops in toilet areas to meet your needs.

Be careful what kind of drinks you drink during your trip. Of course, it's super important to stay hydrated, especially on days when it's very hot and you spend long hours sightseeing. However, not all drinks are equally beneficial. Avoid diuretic liquids such as tea, coffee, beer or other alcoholic beverages that will make you need to go to the bathroom more often.

When travelling, many people also suffer from constipation, which is closely linked to incontinence. We therefore recommend that you eat a diet rich in fibre during your trip to help regulate your bowel movements. Avoiding constipation will make it easier to keep bladder weakness at bay.

Travelling is synonymous with spending many hours away from the hotel, flat or any type of accommodation. It is therefore important to maintain good intimate hygiene to avoid skin and urinary system problems.

Of course, when packing your suitcase, prioritise loose-fitting clothes and light fabrics that do not press on the abdomen and bladder area. This will make you feel more comfortable and you won't feel the need to go to the bathroom as often. Fabrics such as linen will also allow you to breathe and avoid moisture in the intimate area.

Is it possible to fly with urinary incontinence?

Of course, if you suffer from incontinence, you can still get on and fly. But it is important that, as mentioned above, you plan your journey in advance. Air travel can be very uncomfortable when you are incontinent, but planning ahead will make it much easier for you to enjoy your holiday.

In this situation, it is advisable to anticipate crowds and avoid queues. Arriving at the airport in plenty of time will help you to be more relaxed and to have a toilet available for when you need it.

How to manage incontinence when travelling?

Don't let fear or insecurity get in the way of enjoying good times and unforgettable trips because of incontinence. Fortunately, in addition to our recommendations, there are other ways to keep incontinence under control when travelling and away from home.

Beyond the absorbent pads, both male and female, that exist on the market, you can now find alternative options that are much more comfortable, discreet, reusable and durable. We are referring to the range of incontinence underwear developed for both men and women, which you can find in our online shop.

With our incontinence lingerie you will discover another way of living outside the home. Both our incontinence briefs and incontinence pants for men are developed and designed for moderate to light urine leakage. They feature the best absorbency technology, along with the most breathable and odour-blocking materials. This way, your skin is always dry and your safety is always intact, making you feel more secure than ever. No one will notice a thing thanks to our incontinence briefs, so you can forget about incontinence pads.

This way, thanks to our incontinence underwear, you won't have to worry about having to carry around a huge suitcase with you, packing both underwear and the inconvenient disposable incontinence pads, along with all the other products such as disposable cleansing wipes, a cream stick and sealable pouches. This is another advantage, our incontinence underwear takes up the same amount of space as normal underwear, both inside your suitcase and once you're wearing them.

Finally, if you're going on a long trip and need to wash clothes while you're away from home, incontinence underwear is very easy to wash:

- You should rinse them in cold water, before putting them in the washing machine on a delicate cycle.

- Do not use tumble dryers, but let them air dry. The heat will damage the fibres and absorbent layers, which will cause them to lose their absorbency.

- We don't recommend using bleach or fabric softeners either, as these are chemicals that compromise the performance of incontinence underwear.

All in all, it's time to pack your suitcase and head off to enjoy the many plans that are sure to come your way once you start your journey.

Bon voyage!