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    OAB: Tips for Better Sex and Sleep

    Manage OAB for Better Sleep continued...

    Retrain your bladder. During the day, set a schedule to pee only at certain times. Follow it whether you want to or not. Before long, you’ll notice your bladder can hold more. Space your bathroom trips further apart. Over time, you’ll find you can wait 3 to 4 hours before you have to go. Be patient -- you may not see results for a few weeks.

    Ask your doctor about medications. When you pair them with lifestyle and behavior changes, drugs can help ease OAB. And you can sleep through the night. Your doctor might have you try:

    • Darifenacin (Enablex)
    • Fesoterodine (Toviaz)
    • Mirabegron (Myrbetriq)
    • OnabotulinumtoxinA injection (Botox)
    • Oxybutynin liquid or tablet (Ditropan, Ditropan XL)
    • Oxybutynin gel or patch (Anturol, Gelnique, Oxytrol)
    • Solifenacin (Vesicare)
    • Tolterodine (Detrol, Detrol LA)
    • Trospium Chloride (Sanctura, Sanctura XR) 
    • Virbegron (Gemtesa)

    Use products to manage leaks. A wide range of disposable or reusable underwear is available for men and women.

    Get Your Groove Back: Don’t Let OAB Ruin Your Sex Life

    Anticipation can be the best part of sex. If you have OAB, it can also be a cause of anxiety. Studies show that women who have this condition often shy away from sex because they fear embarrassment. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

    These simple tricks can calm your nerves and get your love life back on track.

    Talk about sex. With your partner, that is. It’s the easiest way to avoid an embarrassing situation. Chances are your lover will be more understanding than you think. And real intimacy is about being able to be open and honest with another person, right?

    Do your Kegels. They’ll keep your pelvic muscles strong and help reduce leaks during sex.

    Limit fluids. Don’t drink anything about an hour before you plan to get intimate. And pee before sex. That’ll keep your bladder empty and make you less likely to leak once things get hot and heavy.

    Try new positions. Find one that doesn’t put direct pressure on your bladder or urethra.  

    Keep towels handy. Place them on the bed to absorb any leaks and avoid cleanups later.  

    WebMD Medical Reference

    Reviewed by Nazia Q Bandukwala, DO on January 06, 2023
    Edited on ,
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