Sometimes bladder patients feel like they live in the bathroom, or they find that everyday bathroom products increase their discomfort. Others resist traveling, fearing that they will get caught without bathroom access.

With a little problem solving, however, you will find that there are things you can do, to ease your discomfort and fears.

Ideas include: 

1. Changing your bathroom paper. Many commercial papers are bleached with chlorine or leave flaky residue on your skin that can be irritating. 

2. Using gentle wet wipes.

3. Using a squirt bottle to cleanse.

4. Wearing pads that contain urinary leakage.

5. Carrying portable urinals or travel johns on long trips.

6. Ask your physician for a medical parking permit so that you can park close to a building if you have "urgent" occasions. Although you may not need this every day, getting temporary permits make great sense when on vacation.

Try These Bathroom Products

Resealable disposable urinal for men, women and children. 3 Pack. Good for: traffic jams, motion sickness, bad weather, potty training, camping/hunting, boats, and planes. Use anytime, anywhere. Capacity: 800 ml (28 oz) - Industrial strength: Impact resistant - Build-in zip lock closure for additional comfort - Patented Liqsorb(R) super absorbent pouch - Bag reusable until it's full - Anti-septic hand wipe with each bag.

Although some say Scott is not as "soft" as other tissues, many of the bath tissues that are advertised as soft can leave flakes or debris behind after use, creating yet another irritation to a very delicate part of your body. If you think that your tissue could be a culprit in your situation, try different brands.

Two-ply bathroom tissue is soft and strong. Made of 100% recycled paper and whitened with an environmentally-safe process. Free of dyes, inks and fragrances. Safe for septic systems and ideal for low-flow toilets.

Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Baby Wipes are made with your body, and your environment, in mind. Unlike conventional wipes, Seventh Generation Wipes are not bleached with chlorine, and don't contain alcohol, fragrance, or synthetic ingredients that may irritate your sensitive skin.

This inexpensive unit allows a woman to urinate in reclined, seated or standing position. Easy-to-hold handles ensure a leak-proof seal when Feminal is pressed against the body. 1000cc capacity. Top quality. Latex free.