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Here's why she wants other women to start talking about urinary incontinence more often.

Actress Kym Whitley Opens Up About Her Incontinence: ‘I Thought It Was Just Me, But All Women Have It’

Here's why she wants other women to start talking about urinary incontinence more often.

7 Reasons Your Pee is Cloudy

7 Causes of Cloudy Pee, According to Urologists

Plus, when you should see a doctor.

What to Know About Overactive Bladder, Including Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

What to Know About Overactive Bladder, Including Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Plus, how simple lifestyle adjustments can help you control your OAB symptoms.

Is It Just Me, or Do You Do a Pee Dance When You Really Have to Use the Bathroom Too?

Is It Just Me, or Do You Do a Pee Dance When You Really Have to Use the Bathroom, Too?

Turns out, it actually does help a little.

This Gadget Makes It Possible for Women to Pee Standing Up—and It’s Only $13

This $13 Gadget Makes It Possible to Pee Anywhere

If you don’t know, now you know.

Is It Just Me, Or Do You Always Have to Pee, Like, the Minute You Get Home?

Is It Just Me, Or Do You Always Have to Pee, Like, the Minute You Get Home?

I asked a urologist if this is just a...personal problem.

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14 Places to Get Help for Urinary Incontinence

14 Places to Get Help for Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence can be an embarrassing problem. It's important to remember that you're not alone, and that there are health professionals and organizations that can help.

4 Yoga Moves to Strengthen Your Core and Pelvic Floor

4 Yoga Moves to Strengthen Your Core and Pelvic Floor

Try this simple yoga routine to de-stress, improve flexibility, and build strength.

3 Surprising Benefits of Going Through Menopause

3 Surprising Benefits of Going Through Menopause

Here's How Morning Exercise Can Improve Your Work Day

Here's How Morning Exercise Can Improve Your Work Day

3 Strength-Building Moves That Will Help You Run Even Better

3 Strength-Building Moves That Will Help You Run Even Better

Having More Female Friends May Help You Succeed in the Workplace

Having More Female Friends May Help You Succeed in the Workplace

How to Keep Your Brain Happy and Healthy

How to Keep Your Brain Happy and Healthy

Six Healthy Habits to Be Happier and More Positive

Six Healthy Habits to Be Happier and More Positive

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6 Natural Remedies for Anyone With Incontinence

If you’re looking for a less invasive fix for incontinence, there are a number of natural options you can try (from kegel exercises to lifestyle choices to supplements) to gain better control of your bladder.

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4 Reasons You Might Leak a Little Pee, and What to Do About It

4 Reasons You Might Leak a Little Pee, and What to Do About It

Way More Women Are Peeing Their Pants Than You Think

Way More Women Are Peeing Their Pants Than You Think

How Often Should You Pee a Day? A Doctor Weighs In

How Often Should You Pee a Day? A Doctor Weighs In

The 5 Exercises That Are Mostly Likely to Make You Leak a Little Pee

The 5 Exercises That Are Mostly Likely to Make You Leak a Little Pee

Why You Should Never Squat Over the Toilet Seat

Why You Should Never Squat Over the Toilet Seat

Thinx's ‘Pee-Proof’ Underwear Is Designed for Bladder Leaks

Thinx's ‘Pee-Proof’ Underwear Is Designed for Bladder Leaks

10 Ways to Keep Your Bladder Healthy

10 Ways to Keep Your Bladder Healthy

Gotta Go? 13 Reasons for Urine Trouble

Gotta Go? 13 Reasons for Urine Trouble

11 Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence

11 Drugs Used to Treat Incontinence

Solutions to All Your Bladder Problems

Solutions to All Your Bladder Problems

Embarrassing Bladder Problems Solved

Embarrassing Bladder Problems Solved

12 Natural Remedies for Incontinence

12 Natural Remedies for Incontinence

10 Foods to Avoid If You Have Overactive Bladder

10 Foods to Avoid If You Have Overactive Bladder

15 Must-Know Facts About Incontinence Surgery

15 Facts About Urine Incontinence Surgery

Bladder Training Tips to Reduce Bathroom Trips

Bladder Training Tips to Reduce Bathroom Trips

14 Must-Know Facts About Male Incontinence

14 Must-Know Facts About Male Incontinence

12 Myths and Facts About Incontinence

12 Myths and Facts About Incontinence

How I Use Exercise to Fight Incontinence

How I Use Exercise to Fight Incontinence

What Type of Incontinence Do You Have?

What Type of Incontinence Do You Have?

Incontinence? 13 Products That May Help

Incontinence? 13 Products That May Help

10 Things That Can Make Incontinence Worse

10 Things That Can Make Incontinence Worse

No More Bladder Trouble

No More Bladder Trouble

Me and My Kegels: Doing Pelvic Exercises Can Pay Off

Me and My Kegels: Doing Pelvic Exercises Can Pay Off

Should I Join an OAB Support Group?

Should I Join an OAB Support Group?