Reusable pads for weak bladder

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I don't need them to be stylish or beautiful but can anyone recommend any? I'm not sure whether menstrual pads would do the job?

Hi there,
Are you familar with Safepad? It's a reusable and anti-microbial sanitary pad made by a Danish company called Real Relief.

www.ageukincontinence.co.uk/catalog/product/view/id/45866/s/vivactive-washable-incontinence-pads-maxi-150ml-white/?utm_source=google_shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAws7uBRAkEiwAMlbZjqthbinW5xQe7Gmojk5cdAtUsmuXWPDGz26JlAVX40BCZ6VmkgpCWhoCPI0QAvD_BwE

No idea if that link will work sorry, but basically age concern do them for light incontinence. A relative of mine uses them and she has never had any issues, she has them with a wet bag if out ( we bought her one of the Bambino mio nappy wet bags as she really liked the pink big cat print on one of the reusable nappies I use). She has a couple of other random pads from other places but I know she's bought a few of these.

Minivivi are the absolute best. Made in the UK by a lovely woman who developed them herself to fill a gap in the market.

Looks like the link does work. Just to add she has tried using menstrual washable pads but they weren't as effective for her.

Look at getting this surgically corrected. Best thing I ever did.

Thanks for the recommendations all. And I'll definitely think about that @TheStuffedPenguin, it's not too bad at the moment but only likely to get worse. Thanks again

I use cheeky wipes. they just attach to gusset with one popper and I have had them for 2 or 3 years now. They would not manage proper incontinence but the odd stress leak is fine. They also make your knickers last last longer as they never get soiled.

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It isn't what you're asking OP (and this may not apply to you at all) but depending on the cause of this there are medications for an overactive bladder, non surgical treatment options such as botox and you can ask your GP to refer you to a 'specialist womens physio' or the pelvic floor clinic Guys and st thomas has a good one but local hospitals often have them these days they just aren't hugely advertised and people don't seem aware it is a thing. A physio can help diagnose the origin of rhe issue and get the pelvic floor muscles working correctly again where there is stress incontinent, a weak pelvic floor (or one that is too tight and there are issues with intercourse) bowel or bladder prolapse after childbirth. If a person is otherwise in good health the above are very helpful and certainly worth exploring way before asking for a surgery.

Thanks @dontgobaconmyheart. Very useful. I think we tend to just accept some of this stuff as inevitable with age. Time for a bit of self investment I think!