MYTH BUST #1 – “WETTING MYSELF LAUGHING OR SNEEZING? IT’s NORMAL” NO! Pregnant or not, stress incontinence is common but not normal and you can do something about it.
MYTH BUST #2 – “WEARING A PAD WHEN I GO FOR A RUN? IT’S NORMAL AFTER CHILDBIRTH” NO! Leaking during exercise is common but not normal, even if you haven’t given birth. You can do something about it
MYTH BUST #3 – “SEX IS PAINFUL BUT IT IS NORMAL – I CAN’T GET HELP FOR THAT” YES YOU CAN! Sex should not hurt. Pain that keeps happening during or after sex is not normal and you can get help.
FOR SELF-HELP
Go to – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aAoLrtdqFw
For self-referral to pelvic health physiotherapy go to https://forms.somersetft.nhs.uk/index.php/948785