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I've had this done before. They fill your bladder with water then immediately remove the catheter. The test is to see if you can empty your bladder right away, or not. It's done as part of a urodynamics test, or after you've had any retention problems or recent urinary surgeries. And yes, it's common to have leakage after a catheter is removed. Things should return to normal fairly quickly- unless there's some other underlying problem or condition. So absolutely make sure you have a spare diaper with you, or better yet just wear a diaper when you go to the test. (You can always remove one tape to take off the diaper for the test itself).

Hi all Monday morning I will have a void trial as had an indwelling cath in since 26th March what will I be walking into as well as hope to have the Cath removed finally? What do I expect after removal I have heard about uncontrollable bladder leakage (which is no big deal to me as always well padded) just wondering for how long? Many thanks

Getting a full diagnosis can be really difficult, and many people just never get one. Sometime we just have to accept that what's happening is happening, and we just have to accept that. You may not want to wear a diaper every night, but I'm sorry to say you may have to accept you will. It's the same with needing glasses, hearing aids, wheelchairs, and such. That all said, there are steps you can take to try and help lessen your need for diapers at night. Seeing your doctor was the right first step. Now try looking into kegel exercises. Doing them during the day can help you at night. Try holding your pee a little longer during the day too. Not for too long, but even 10 extra minutes can help your ability to hold overnight too. Don't dehydrate yourself too much, but you can restrict water intake for an hour or two before bed. Not so much your pee will turn a dark yellow though as that can invite other problems. And don't drink alcohol in the evening (which given your age I assume you're not). The same for anything caffinated like coffee or tea. Lastly, while obvious it needs to be said. Make sure you pee right before going to bed, even if you don't feel like you need to.

Thank you I feel a bit better now knowing I'm not the only one or a freak. Now I have to explore stuff not sure how to explore practically with "someone professional" as I am Autistic and learn both visual and practically 😢 which makes learning quite difficult

Mobility and incontinence issues aside, diapers do cover our genetalia. So is it really any wonder they can be incorporated into one's own sexuality? Of course not. After all, they do tend to end up warm, wet, and squishy while also rubbing up against ourselves a times. I've said this before and it's worth repeating. When life gives you lemons you learn to like lemonade or otherwise go crazy hating them. And when life puts you back into diapers, you likewise need to learn liking diapers or otherwise go crazy hating them too. And without getting into too much detail. I personally find it quite pleasurable to add some petroleum jelly to the inside front of a wet diaper. Then lay down on top of a pillow of favorite stuffed animal, and well... have some hands free fun. This method works especially well for me as I had my prostrate removed at age 42, and ever since then I haven't been able to get hard enough for sex with my wife. But neither my feeling down there or inate sex drive have been reduced, so being able to reach a climaxe is otherwise more difficult. Relying on diapers this way is more than a coping mechanism too, by being able to keep the diaper on while mastrubating I also don't have to worry about leaking pee all over. It also helps establish a "diapers are good" attitude, and well like I said, it's fun and feels great too.

Hi all not sure if this is allowed here I hope people don't paint me as a freak, pervert, etc or I get banned as I am genuinely Incontinence (the Urologist thinks due to Retention and overflow since my spinal cord injury I can prove to owner snippets of Neurosurgeon, Podiatry, Urology reports privately if needed without too much personal identity). I don't think I am a DL or ABDL as if I hadn't had the spinal injury or bladder issues I would never have worn or new about those sexual areas existed only when Googling for incontinence issues (and how to cope as was suicidal at the start to the point due to needing Nappies/Diapers my Treating Psychiatrist wanted me hospitalized due to Bipolar Depression but no Hospital will admit anyone with ASD/ADHD for mental health at start of my issues in 2009). Would I still wear if I was magically cured yes!!!(unfortunately) as I have had no treatment until now as I refused to self catherise recommended by a different hospital due to physical Disabilities as well as Autism would make it difficult according to my current private continence nurse as well as I find them comfortable as well as I have bowel Issues (mainly bleeding which Previous GPs all refused referrals to relevant specialist until now I was supposed to have a Colonoscopy in April but everyone agreed to wait til Indwelling Cath is out as the prep would be too difficult for me to clean up accidents as well as need cleanness with the cath) I sent the following to my relationship counsellor I am not sure how to explain this.......... as it is awkward......... and sexual... was going to originally email you with my fake email account due to embarrassment.... not sure if it would help with my report. I think I may either mentally increase sexual drive or hypersexuality (my bipolar and ADHD seem stable in all other ways if it is related) as thinking about it a lot more lately but can't do anything due to an indwelling catheter until at least 22 May since 27 March as I don't know how to do it safely and it is advised against on medical websites as could cause internal damage, I will talk to my Urologist on the 22 May at my next appointment. Here is the latest I posted annon on social media sexuality FB Page looking for advice for example... When I tend to get hyped up I tend to post this kind of questions annon on FB as well as Incontinence forums as well as diaper fetish sites (which were the only information supports I found on Google as no incontinence websites you are the only person I have told this due to embarrassment but until recently I have had no professional support or continence nurse and urology departments refused treatment (until recently) for support and no support groups in Australia) just for information on how to handle incontinence mentally as products which my continence nurse didn't even know the products existed eg Nappies I wear etc) Well a bit embarrassed and awkward (hopefully not too much TMI) I am a 38-year-old male who has Physical disabilities (sometimes wheelchair bound) which incl incontinence (tapped nappies and sometimes Indwelling catheter), spinal and feet, and hand tremors as well as ASD, Bipolar, ADHD, and Anxiety disorders. Well, I only know how to masturbate with my hand on my shaft as haven't learnt how to any way other in a safe environment. The Sex Counsellor I saw a couple of times for a report for NDIA requested 12 hours (1 hour a month with a Disability Sex Worker) 17 hours with the sexual and relationship counsellor I am wondering how in Sydney would I physically explore toys (perhaps a trial with a Sex worker in a safe environment), as well as know what size I am for protection as I get hypersexual and quite bored with my hand. Sorry if the post is inappropriate, not sure where else to ask As well as I posted in the same FB Group thread Another question would it be inappropriate to ask the Urology Dept to ask what size condom I would be when they remove the Indwelling catheter? (as they would be looking down there to take the catheter out) Am I open of playing with myself in Nappy/Diaper yes I am also looking to explore more ways as I have never Sexually experimented as well as have a private look at ABDL/DL Unfortunately yes as my medical conditions depress me as my mobility and continence conditions are getting worse to the point my mobility condition requires a manual wheelchair more and more and my OT is apply for a portable mobility scooter as the wheelchair by previous OT was inappropriate for me and my support workers but I lived in a 2nd lvl unit with no mobility access and the government at the time gave me a budget of $1500. AGAIN I HOPE THIS WASN'T INAPPROPRIATE OR MAKE ME OUT TO BE A FREAK BUT LOOKING FOR SUPPORT AS I GENUINELY HAVE CONTINENCE AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND LOVE THE RESOURCES HERE WHICH I WOULD NEVER HAVE NEEDED TO GOOGLE SEARCH IN THE 1ST PLACE WITHOUT CONTINENCE ISSUES

I've been taking fish oil for over a decade now, and must either be nose blind to it or just well hydrated enough it doesn't matter. Either way, I never notice a fish smell from my pee. Asparagus though, that's a guarantee smell every time.

im taking fish oil supplements and yeah i smell it when i change in the morning

Sizing on this set isn't as good for me as the old VIP or Comco items.....

It's been a while, but I tend to not pass TSA's security without at least a pat down at this point. I wear cloth, not disposable, and they tend to be a little damp from sweat by the time I hit security. If I was to do it now, it would be a little more than that.... You mentioned "red". When I've seen the screen it has been a yellow box over the area. Maybe that's the difference between a pat down allowed, vs going further. My worst was years ago, leaving a warm vacation area, where I had an afternoon flight home. I had used sunscreen during the day.... Combine that with damp extra cloth layers, I had the private room visit. Eventually they cleared everything. I'm not sure what it took to clear their chemical analysis of the sunscreen.... Since that was more of a liquid, I had my spare sun screen in a sealed plastic bag in my checked in luggage and not in the hand carry. In addition to normally getting hit with the pat down, I also carry a bottle of baby power in my hand carry luggage. I now always pull that out so it is separate at the x-ray so they don't have to dig through that to find the bottle, to perform the "required" additional chemical checks on it. Brand new bottles (such as at the start of a trip) are basically guaranteed to get pulled for further inspection.

Anyone ever notice you urine smelling like fish the morning after eating fish? For me it happens after eating this fish:

@sjaeger172004 I agree with @Iken: You are NOT a freak, You are dealing with medical issues that have been causing you issues. We all have our issues that we deal with, and I can tell you from experience that when i started having issues with incontinence, it took me a while to understand that it is *NOT* something that I should have to sweat over, because there are many people in the world who deal with it everyday. When I went for the Colo last June, I was as prepared as I could be, and I a glad that I brought my own diapers with me, because the ones they give you to use at the hospital are AWFUL, and they would NOT be able to deal with what you would release during the procedure preparation. We all have to make tough decisions throughout our lives: I resisted so hard trying to deal with incontinence issues, and then one day, I started realizing that "hey, I know what I should do", and I made it HAPPEN: The first thing I did was ask for help from the doctor, and he told me "It takes a lot of guts for someone to come in here and ask for the help you did, and I am proud of you!" That part done, the next part was to FINALLY do something I had resisted, but KNEW that my next action would help me: Join Daily Diapers: They helped me in so many ways: I had not become a member there, but KNEW where I could get the help and support I needed: and the rest is history. I am GLAD that I made the decision that I made, and each time I have a situation where I have an accident, I think "I am glad I have my diapers, thank GOD for that!" You should NOT hate the relief that you are experiencing: I would be the opposite, and hate the pain and the inconvenience that this would cause. I used to worry about what people would say/think/do when or if they found that i was using diapers, but the worry was dissipated QUICKLY, because I know that there are people with disabilities that use wheelchairs, and I know that there are people that wear and use diapers, for many reasons, and there are those of us that use other means to deal with incontinence issues. The best solution is the one that works for YOU! Do not feel guilt or embarrassment because you may want to wear diapers, or because you may find some relief from constant pain or discomfort: Many people wear diapers, for many reasons, and some people (like me) wear because it helps me deal with Incontinence, as well as the feeling and urges that I have always dealt with: and the thing I like is: I DON'T have to HIDE anything anymore, and I accept that I need them. I don't want medication, because it causes side effects, and that is not what I want, but because I have enough meds now! Take care 🙂 Brian

I used to use these. They are pretty decent, and good for their cost. They aren't the best for using with plastic backed disposables though, unless you also add some sort of fixing pants or underwear in between them. That's because when a disposable leaks, that urine won't have anywhere to go. It absolutely will saturate the elastic edges and will quickly leak past them. But pairing them with any kind of reusable cloth diaper and they perform well. Also, you get what you pay for so don't expect them to last more than a year or so (life expectancy varies with how well you take care of them).

I picked up some.

I mostly agree, a few had just too cheap tapes though.

I always liked the third tape, much snugger fit around the hips.

Soft and discreetly quiet, they are full cut with an extra wide crotch and are available in four popular colors, including Milky White, Pastel Blue, Pastel Pink and Pastel Yellow https://shrsl.com/4ia35

Hello, I need help with bedwetting. About myself, I'm Julia a 16 years old student from brazil (sorry for my english). About 3 months ago I started wetting the bed for the first time. I was out of diapers with 3 and never had any problems with accidents as a kid, so it came as a big surprise. A few days later it happened again and in the weeks that followed it got worse. Now I wet the bed almost daily and have had a few pooping accidents too. I have been to the hospital and multiple doctors for check ups but they couldn't find anything unusual or wrong in my body. They said it has to be something mental and I saw a psychologyst as well but we couldn't find a stress factor that would cause it. I'm a bit shy and was always more to myself so I'm not very popular but I'm happy with it. In general I'm happy and not really stressed about anything. The only solution people gave me is to put on diapers at night. It's defenetly better than cleaning the bed but I don't want to wear them forever. I just don't know what to do anymore. It's very embaressing and frustrating. No doctor I have seen so far found any real cause of it nor had any good solution.

A long time ago, when adult diapers had little absorbency, there were diapers with three sets of tapes. Then they started eliminating the middle tapes.

Not to side track this thread, but the best I've found w/o a landing zone is Betterdry/Crinklz. We could definitely stand for something even better than this though.

Frankly, I would gladly do without the front plastic taping panel as it limits the space between the tapes and restricts how we can tape. I can achieve a much better fit without the taping panel as the tapes are further apart and I can position them optimally. I do have fewer leaks this way. I would like to have a high-capacity diaper without the panel. --John

I did try their elite Premium ones for day and night (before they released the night time version) and about every other one leaked at the back of my legs. Mind you they were barely half saturated at that point, with the back of the diaper still bone dry. Thankfully my PUL pants saved me from also having wet pants. Of course, I get that same lack of performance with every diaper that has "no lower tapes". And these ones fit that description, with one set of tapes placed right at the middle of the back wings, and one more set placed above that. I just wonder how long it will be before one of these manufacturers start adding the third set of lower tapes. Now that is a great fit, which I've tested by adding my own extra tape. They end up being really snug, have almost no diaper sag when soaked, and no premature leaks.

As I work my way through the bag, I continue to be impressed by these. Always feel dry and no leaks. Velcro tabs hold well.

Yesterday I had an evening social engagement with family in a nearby town. To preclude the need to change at an awkward time and place, I wore an InControl BeDry Night diaper. Worn under my jeans, one could not tell that I had on a diaper. I wore the diaper for 9 hours by the time I was back home. At that time it still felt comfortable and had some absorbency left. I wore another BeDry Night diaper last night. It now is morning and I waited until after my morning coffee, news, and breakfast to change. I have had the diaper on for a total of 10 hours and, once again, the diaper feels comfortable. The diaper is rated for ISO 12,000ml maximum absorbency. Although I used a mere fraction of that figure, it did provide me with comfort and confidence. I have tried the InControl BeDry Premium with ISO 7,500ml absorbency and found it to be a great day diaper as well as suitable for nights. Next I need to try the middle of the three BeDry diapers - InControl BeDry EliteCare Premium - the one with ISO 10,000ml of absorbency. This diaper has almost as much absorbency as the BeDry Night diaper but at a more affordable price point. Has anyone tested this diaper? --John

Agreed. I just tried one and was dry and comfortable this morning. I have to wear my usual night diaper with a large booster pad and get better absorption from the BeDry Night. The very tall internal standing leak guards should serve those of us who also are bowel incontinent well. --John