Make Life Easier with a Male Condom Catheter

One of the worst things that can happen to you as a man is not being able to operate your manhood. It is one of the things that men do not talk about because it makes them feel very awkward and shy. Men have a terribly heavy weight of having to be strong all the time whether it is with their feelings or their physical healthy. It is a terrible weight that should be dispersed. Imagine what would happen if more men spoke out when they are not feeling well or are having trouble with their bladders. There is no shame in speaking up when you have questions or are worried that something might be off or wrong. However, there is no reason to feel ashamed or sad about having issues with your bladder, especially as a male. The more men that come out and speak up about their bodily issues, the more comfortable people will feel about talking about it or having it in general. Men will see that the more they speak up, they will actually be surprised to see that many people are willing to be supportive instead of ridiculing them. With bladder issues, there is the traditional catheter way where a very thin plastic tube is inserted into the urethra and into the bladder. However, this method, no matter how thin or durable the plastic, will cause a bladder infection. Still, you can get a male condom catheter and still be able to take care of your situation without any embarrassing mishaps.

For those that don’t know what this is, they might think this is a sexual item. On the contrary, a condom catheter is actually used to go around the penis and catch the urine and funnel it to a bag that is strapped to the leg. Even if you have a tube inserted, you still need to find a way to drain the urine somewhere. This is great way to prevent bladder infections, but also be more comfortable.

The male condom catheter can be used as a way to help liberate a male with bladder issues without any uncomfortable inserted catheters, infections, and uneasy trips to the doctor.

Condom catheter or a diaper, I say neither. (part II)

My son was placed in a full length leg cast the third day in the hospital.  He continued to experience excruciating pain which prevented changes in position. 

We discussed a condom catheter, but, they: 1) frequently cause irritating rashes and excoriation if the male is allergic to latex or even the adhesive 2) generally leak 3)  further degrade the person using them  4)  rarely stay in place.  So , we used the diaper to urinate into and then threw it away.

Day 4 or 5 my son was placed in a half body cast with a spica bar.  He continued to have pain, but did tolerate minor position changes.

The spica bar compounded the problem of using a urinal.  I spoke with all of the nursing staff and the Occupational Therapist concerning our problem.  No solution was found.  We searched medical catalogs and I went to every pharmacy in a 30 mile radius without any success in finding any Male urination problemsthat would meet my sons needs.  THIS JUST WOULD NOT DO!

Stay tuned for part 3