Guidance for navigating life with bladder and bowel issues

Read articles, see helpful guides and watch videos to learn more about caring for your bladder and bowel health.

Getting started

When you’re having problems emptying your bladder completely, intermittent catheterization is often considered the best option. Many people self-catheterize every day, many more than you might think. You're not alone.

Starting intermittent catheterisation - Female

This video provides an overview of intermittent catheterisation (IC) for women, a method for managing bladder drainage. It explores the benefits of IC and highlights the importance of proper technique and equipment selection.

Starting intermittent catheterisation - Male

This video offers a brief introduction to intermittent catheterisation (IC) for men  - a method for managing bladder emptying issues. It covers the benefits, who can use it, and getting started.

How does the bladder work?

Watch these short films to learn about how a healthy bladder works, to understand how your bladder is controlled and how that control can sometimes be disrupted.