25/08/2026
We often joke about it with our girlfriends donât we?!
I canât jump, skip, run, get on the trampoline with the kidsâŚ
So yeah itâs common, but we shouldnât just accept that âoh it happens - itâs my ageâ blah, blah đ
We seem to have become conditioned into believing this is a normal part of being a woman.
We know that changes during & post pregnancy are a common cause, but did you know that 49% of women who havenât had children also report a loss of bladder control!
Leaking urine during exercise, known as stress urinary incontinence, occurs when pressure inside your abdomen increases faster than your pelvic floor muscles can respond. Activities such as running, jumping, lifting weights, coughing, and sneezing can all create sudden changes in pressure that may lead to leakage.
Pregnancy, childbirth, falling oestrogen levels in peri/post menopause have an effect on bladder control.
But leaking doesnât automatically mean your pelvic floor is weak.
It can be under active (weak), or overactive and tight. Sometimes itâs the contracting and coordination of the pelvic floor that isnât optimal.
So if this is happening to you, you donât have to put up with it, be embarrassed, or make a joke out of it.
Yes, there are some amazing products out there for running (NIXI Body body underwear is đ, I use their âSarahâ ones on long runs) but if youâre having significant issues, consulting your GP or a Pelvic Heath Physio and having an assessment could help you too!
I know two local female physioâs who specialise in pelvic health. Theyâll asses and prescribe the correct treatment for you.
Drop me a message if you would like contact deets đ¤
