Well hello ladies!
I’m just going to delve right into our latest, highly personal, super important topic of conversation.
Oh and men, you’re all free to listen in or not. If you’re sensitive to female issues, this may not be the best post for you to read (hint hint). With that being said, ladies let’s get started…!
SO… has anyone ever had an annoying bladder leak that was totally unpreventable? Maybe you sneezed or laughed so hard that a bit of liquid escaped before you could make it to the bathroom? Perhaps jumping on the trampoline, trotting your horse, or running on the treadmill caused a quick “issue”?
It may sound silly to those of you who have never experienced Stress Urinary Incontinence SUI (or as I prefer to refer to it “the occasionally annoying bladder leak”) but for those who have, it’s no laughing matter. Bladder leaks are actually quite common among women. So common in fact, that 1 in 4 women over the age of 40 will experience this issue.
Now that’s a huge number! How in the heck can these women work out at the gym, go on a date, dance, jump and do everything else in between?
Translation: live their “mode de vie” to the fullest?!!!!
And feel empowered and confident?
ENTER FINESS!
Let me introduce you to every woman’s new or potentially new best friend. Now remember, at least 25 percent of us over the age of 40 have or will experience a bladder leak. This could be post surgery or pregnancy or for some other completely different reason. So what can we do about it?
PLAN AHEAD.
KNOW OUR OPTIONS.
HAVE A FEW FINESS ON HAND.
To me, having bladder leaks is like getting your period when you least expect it, can’t control it, and certainly DO NOT WANT IT. Timing is everything in life and of course when we are stressed, that’s the most inconvenient time to have a bodily issue erupt. UGH.
So imagine wearing one of those huge SUI pads (similar to a period pad) to a workout… I don’t know about how you guys feel, but I imagine it feels like wearing a diaper, YUCK.
And seriously, wearing a huge pad to the gym would be the worst. You feel like everyone can see it in tight pants (and they probably can) so then you have to change your wardorbe. And then you’re working out in baggy clothes and uncomfortable silence, every second fearing you’re going to spring a leak and have to run to the bathroom. Talk about a traumatic way to end your sweat sesh’!
That’s just so not fun.
Well, FINESS can give you your fit lifestyle back and then some! I’ve read so many reviews and let me tell you, these women are super happy and grateful for this product. I mean, I personally love it because it comes to your door in my favorite aqua color! When the Finess team first approached me to collaborate, I was like, oh yeah totally- our brands are so in sync!
LOL. Me, Yorkies, saving the world and the color aqua.
Seriously ladies, you want to check out this product. About the size of a tampon but different in shape, Finess seals over your urethral opening and holds any bladder leakage in place until you take your next bathroom break. You will have peace of mind knowing Finess will prevent any embarrassing moments at the gym, on a horse, or at your ten year old’s birthday party.
Now I am NOT a doctor so I’m not going to get in over my head and get technical on the subject. My goal is to explain things in a way us non medical professionals can understand. To me, Finess is best explained as a soft foam disposable patch about 2 inches in length that can be worn day or night in any exercise (except sex!!). I even sampled a few and wore them to some of my daily workouts like pilates, yoga and intervals on the treadmill. It definitely takes some getting used to, but tampons also take a lot of getting used to, right?!
Let’s quickly highlight the some Finess facts:
- Finess is a new, unique product created for women with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence or as I prefer to call it, the occasional no big deal “bladder leak.”
- Unlike pads that absorb urine after it has leaked out, Finess stops bladder leaks before they actually happen (AMEN to that babes!).
- Finess was cleared by the FDA and demonstrated to be very safe, made in the USA from materials that have a proven history of use.
- The main component of the hydrogel adhesive that seals Finess to your body is also used in other devices such as lenses and in permanent medical implants.
- Finess is comfortable relative to large, bulky pads and can be worn day and night.
- Finess is the perfect solution to staying fit and living your life without running to the bathroom every time you feel an urge coming on.
- “SUI” stress urinary incontinence happens when you leak a bit of urine during a stressful event such as coughing, laughing, lifting a heavy object or performing a physical activity. Oftentimes, these stressful moments can create an increase in abdominal pressure, pushing down on the bladder for a brief moment. In this moment a weak urethra opens. Finess helps block any liquid from passing through until the urethra again closes.
- It is estimated that 1 in 4 women over the age of 40 and perhaps as many as 1 in 3 women over the age of 50, experience SUI.
- Finess is NOT a product for women with overactive bladder issues.
- Finess fits easily into your purse, luggage, waist purse and coat pocket. Perfectly discreet, just the way us women want it!
- The top causes of SUI are childbirth and menopause. So do some extra kegels ladies!
Sooo… what do you guys think? Interesting, huh?! I had no idea this issue affected so many of us women.
On a side note… come see me in pilates! We must always work on our pelvic floor strength ladies. SUI is an example of how weak pelvic floor muscles affect our lives. Core work and exercise in addition to using Finess can definitely help!
Yes this blog post is sponsored by Finess, but all opinions are of course, my own. I really, really think this is a great product! I love how discreet and small it is. I love how Finess gives women back their active lifestyle after they were afraid to be active without such a great product.
Hey, we all get embarrassed at one time or another, don’t we? The good thing about Finess is it prevents embarrassment of a very very personal issue, allowing women the comfort and confidence to workout, go for a bike ride, accept that first date, jump on the trampoline, swing that polo mallet, dance and so much more. And as I mentioned, working out can of course help with your SUI issue!
So grab your Finess and hit the gym running ladies!
First date? Fifth date? No prob, Finess is the perfect solution!
Heck, I bet if you’re trying on wedding dresses Finess would really be useful!
And don’t forget when you’re on vacation! I may take one to Italy with me to see how it travels in my purse… I’ll test it’s durability as I squish it with my jam-packed purse full of last minute wedding items LOL!
PM, message me, or leave a comment below if you gals have any questions. I’ve asked the Finess team a whole bunch of questions and they’ve been really awesome about answering everything in a non scientific language that even I understand, hahaha.
Well, I’m off to finish last minute wedding stuff, work and more wedding stuff! Sleep is not happening this week. Wish me luck guys… I’ve been close to a panic attack for two days now! This wedding planning can be totally overwhelming if you know what I mean :). And now that we are in Rome, all I want to do is sit down at the nearest cafe with a glass of wine and a big bowl of pasta. There goes the wedding crash diet haha.
xx Shanna