If continence issues are affecting your confidence, our guide can help you feel more in control. Get practical advice to help you open up about your feelings and concerns, and maintain relationships.
Sexual Wellbeing Continence Guide
Build confidence in intimacy and relationships
Managing incontinence can make intimacy feel daunting. Our sexual wellbeing guide can help you take control and feel empowered.
What’s included?
✅ The emotional impact of living with incontinence – and why it’s important to talk about your feelings
✅ How to talk about your intimacy with your partner
✅ Tips to maintain relationships, romantically and with friends and family
What help you’ll find inside 👀
Understanding emotional challenges
Pages 3–4Recognise feelings that you may feel after diagnosis and when undergoing treatment. Explore how stigma, harmful stereotypes and social isolation can have an impact on your relationships.
Speaking to your healthcare professional
Page 5Get tips for speaking with a healthcare professional to help you feel in control during your appointments.
Opening up to your partner
Page 6Try out our five tips for speaking to your partner and sharing your concerns around intimacy and confidence.
Maintaining relationships
Page 7This section explores how you can stay connected to your family, friends and partner and overcome negative emotions about your condition.