Incontinence waste disposal for men
Women expect their washrooms have disposal facilities for sanitary waste but what about men? Disposal can apply to men where there can be incontinence issues.
One of the main incontinence issues for men is prostrate cancer which is the most common cancer in men with one in eight likely to get it and one in four if you Black. Prostrate cancer sufferers can have urine leaking issues and yes there are Tena products for men but where can men dispose of used pads?
The solution is quite simple. Install standard sanitary bins in some if not all of the male cubicles.
Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the uncontrolled passing of urine. There are many reasons for men to have the issues such as: Prostrate, Disabetes, Weak Pelvic Muscles, Nerve Damage, Overactive Bladder. Urine leaks when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising or heavy lifting. If the bladder doesn’t empty completely after urinating then this can result in small amounts of urine dripping out.
Males can feel great embarrassment to incontinence issues, often not addressing the issues or even seeking medical help. ris easily made worse when there are issues experienced and where to dispose of a pad or other aid.
BOYS FOR BINS Campaign
The Boys need Bins campaign has worked hard to raise awareness about male incontinence and the need for bins in male toilets. We’ve been campaigning with a number of national organisations as well as the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Bladder and Bowel Continence Care to get the government to make it law to have bins in all male toilets nationally.
Boys need Bins asks for the law to be updated, so that men are given access to sanitary bins in their toilets.
It’s simply not good enough that men are told to use a disabled toilet to access a sanitary bin. Men have told us that they feel embarrassed about this and don’t consider themselves to be disabled.
It’s time for men to have their own provision. Source prostatecanceruk.org
