# Urinary incontinence, male version **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 14, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968 "2020-10-14T22:08:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/1 "2020-10-14T22:08:27Z")
Had a prostatectomy a few months ago, have the inevitable stress incontinence after effects. It’s getting better, doing Kegels, have pads, but any tips from anyone? ---
**Author:** ![XOldiesJock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/ec9cab/32.png) [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/2 "2020-10-14T23:14:19Z")
I had my surgery almost two years ago. Right now I’m pretty good. At first, I was beside myself, psychologically. I couldn’t move without leaking. I worried that this would be my lot forever, but gradually I gained more control. I started with the briefs, then when I had more confidence switched to the large pads inside my underwear. I now use the smaller pads as a precaution. I can go a long time without needing a bathroom. You may regain complete control. You need to have patience. Recovery takes time. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Northern\_Piper](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/northern_piper/32/5304_2.png) [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/3 "2020-10-14T23:52:05Z")
I’m just glad to hear you’re still with us! Hadn’t seen s post from you for a while. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/4 "2020-10-15T00:06:17Z")
Thanks, both of you! Apart from the damp, all good! Good to hear that slow but steady is the way ahead: I’m the kind of person who thinks instant gratification is too damn slow. ---
**Author:** ![AskNott](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asknott/32/5790_2.png) [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/5 "2020-10-15T00:40:35Z")
I just returned to the world from a long illness, and I had some incontinence after being on a Foley catheter for over a month. In rehab, I asked the therapists for exercises. In addition to the Kegels, they gave me 3 others. Pull in your belly muscles for 5 seconds and release. 3 sets of 10. Lying on your back with your knees bent, squeeze your buttocks together for 5 seconds. 3 sets of 10. You can expand this to doing bridges, raising your butt up. Sitting, put a ball or cushion between your knees and squeeze it hard for 5 seconds. 3 sets of 10. Sitting, put a belt or elastic band around your legs just above the knees. Pull your knees apart for 5 seconds. 3 sets of 10. All these will strengthen your pelvic area, inside and out. I believe it really helped me. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![Kropotkin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kropotkin/32/18045_2.png) [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/urinary-incontinence-male-version/922968/6 "2020-10-16T21:51:48Z")
Thanks!