Straight talk about smelling good

When it comes to living with bladder incontinence, we can get used to wearing protective pads, scheduling our bathroom breaks and modifying what we drink—especially when we see how these changes help us more easily live with leaking. What we might worry about, however, is whether or not we are smelling clean and fresh. 

Taking precautions

• Don’t limit your fluids to prevent an accident. In addition to dehydrating you, it can make your urine more concentrated. That can lead to an irritated bladder and more leaks, plus it smells worse than if you stay hydrated.
   
• Put your trust in incontinence products that make odor control a priority. Look for underwear, liners, pads, wipes and under pads made with breathable materials and enhanced with an infusion of natural odor fighters like baking soda. It’s kinder to your skin and helps absorb moisture. Staying dry is great. Staying dry and knowing you feel and smell good is even better!
   
• Choosing and using the right fit and style of products for your body and your lifestyle is also critical to stopping leaks and potential odor. Different styles, shapes, sizes, absorbency levels and product features can make some products perform better for your individual needs than others. Disposable underwear, for example, needs to fit snugly with no gaps around the legs. A good way to find your fit is using our FitRight Fresh Start try-on experience.

If prevention isn’t enough

Accidents do happen, even with the best precautions. The faster you address any leaks, the less likely there will be an odor issue.