41-year-old hospitalized after horrifying DIY treatment for incontinence

This was one piss-poor DIY. A 41-year-old man had been having incontinence, or trouble controlling his bladder, for a month. When he took matters into his own hands, he caused a much more serious medical emergency. By the time he got to doctors, he couldn’t urinate — which causes excruciating pain. Doctors were shocked to … Read more

Exclusive | I’m not ashamed to admit I wear an adult diaper — incontinence is an extremely common problem

Exclusive | I’m not ashamed to admit I wear an adult diaper — incontinence is an extremely common problem

As I hurry along the spa’s corridors, I try to hold my breath: “Don’t cough again, don’t cough again!” I goad myself. My chest rises and I let out a wheeze, swiftly followed by a cough. I’m doubling over now, legs crossed. The bathroom’s not too far, I think and wheeze, and lunge towards its … Read more