Yoga is good for core stability, strength, flexibility, relaxation, de-stressing and balancing for body, mind and soul. But one thing that worries me about doing Yoga is what happens when it is the time of the month. I have awfully heavy periods and tend to leak – which could result in things being VERY embarrassing. If I were at home I guess I would just take the week off and not go, but regular readers will know that I am off to review a Yoga Retreat with Mark Warner next month – and you guessed it! Thankfully the ladies at DiaryDoll know exactly my problem and have stepped in to help me out.
About DiaryDoll Underwear
The DiaryDoll brand is the award winning technical underwear developed by celebrities Carol Smillie and Annabel Croft to help women of all ages deal with leaks. The underwear is pretty and helps build confidence with women feeling assured that whether it is the time of the month or stress-incontinence no-one will be aware of any problems occurring. I personally can vouch for their effectiveness having tried some myself. They are light-weight and discrete, fully machine washable and have a waterproof panel which protects clothing and bedding when normal sanitary protection fails. The come available for ladies sizes 6-20 and if you order online come in a discrete cotton purse. They are available in 4 colours (baby pink, jet black, dotty blue and grey marl) and cost £14.95 a pair.
Yoga and Pilates Instructor Rose-Marie Sorokin B.A., Dip BWY from the Inner Light Yoga Company in Kent says that leaks can occur from coughing, sneezing, laughing, jumping or doing heavy lifting. That the leak is caused from the pelvic floor being unable to tighten enough and this can happen at any time but is most common during pregnancy, after child-birth and during stages of menopause (when oestrogen disappears). That the best way to help is not just to strength the pelvic floor but also the other muscles in the area.
Exercises to help with Stress incontinence
- Kegel Exercises: Most people are familiar with the idea of squeezing the pelvic floor muscles like they do when stopping the flow of urine. Squeeze for 5 seconds then relax for 5 seconds, increasing the amount of time as you go on up to 10 seconds for each.
- Pelvic Floor Lift: Lying on your back with the soles of your feet together and your knees apart – press the soles of your feet together without tightening your buttocks or thighs, or rotating the pelvis. Hold for 5 seconds at a time and repeat for 10-20 times.
- Lower Body Exercise: Lie on your front with your hands stretched out in front of you and rest your forehead on them. Engaging your pelvic floor and thighs squeeze a ball or cushion between your thighs for 5 seconds – increasing up to 10 seconds. Do this 10 times, increasing up to 20.
- Half Squat: Standing with your feet hip-width apart and hands on hips, bend your knees until you go halfway towards the floor; making sure the knees go over the toes. Go up and down 6 times and repeat 3 times.
Changes in Diet to help with Stress incontinence
- Magnesium rich foods – eat more wholegrain, dark leafy green vegetables, fruit, nuts and seeds.
- Vitamin D – promotes calcium absorption.
- Cut out caffeine
- Stay Hydrated
- Identify food sensitives
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Simply tell me in 10 words or more the answer to the following question AND complete the RAFFLECOPTER:
Why would you like to have a pair of Diary Doll pants and which colour would you go for?
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ENDS 24TH JUNE 2016 0:00 AM
I received a free pair of Diary Doll pants for me to share my honest opinion. Diet and exercise tips have been provided for purposes of this article. No financial compensation has been given. Prizes sent straight from the promoter.
I would choose black for my daughter for that time of the month as she has been asking for some of these pants
I’d choose black.
Sadly I am one of the ladies with bladder issues. 🙁
I’d like one to help me not worry about leaks, would probably go for black.
In black for my wife, after our baby is born
I would love black for circuits class – my pelvic floor is terrible
I really need some of these, I need to do yoga and light exercise to prevent my chronic illness from getting worse. I would choose blue spots as I always choose the funkiest colour of everything!!!!!
I have awful, heavy periods which mean that I worry about leaving the house on heavy days. These would give me much needed reassurance! I would choose dotty blue.
black as i sadly suffer minor but semi controlable bladder/period problems
I would choose dotty blue, and would use them for added reassurance when doing my rebounding exercises.
id pick black
I’d choose pink. I really some of these for extra protection during my period
Colour :- Black. Would love to try this product, may well be of benefit for self. Whilst other family members and friends could benefit from knowing effectiveness etc.
I would love these in black and I’ve wanted some of these for quite sometime, for that time of the month x
for peace of mind! I would choose black 🙂
What a great idea. I would love these in black.
i would love black so it can hide all my faults and flaws x
To hide my flaws & help to conceal my embarrassments!
I would love a pair of black ones as they may be able to hide flaws and not ride up my bum lol!!!
in black for my daughter for her athletic training sessions
Love a black pair for the times I cough and sneeze
My heavy periods! It’s awful being paranoid every month that you’ve leaked onto your clothing
i’d like them for the added security they offer and would properly choose black
. I have awfully heavy periods and tend to leak – I suffer to and would like to try these in black.
I’ve never seen these before – Dotty Blue would be lovely x
def black for me for safety and security
I’d love to win a pair because it is pretty and lightweight. I’d choose black.
I would choose black, I suffer badly from bladder problems, sometimes even walking can affect me 🙁
Dotty blue for those times my endometriosis is flaring badly.
I would choose black, I suffer from very heavy periods. I love the fact that they are lightweight . What lovely packaging.
The black pair for my sister in-law who is pregnant.
I would choose black too, I usually do. I have MS, and have trouble with getting to the loo in time sometimes.
i would choose the black colour as it looks classic and nice
I would go with Jet Black, these pants might give me the confidence to wear something other than black trousers during ‘that time of the month!’
wow such a good idea
i would chouse black to feel good and help to disguise any small leaks
I would go for black. Such a great idea – I think this is an issue that is so common and yet just not spoken about enough!
Black please, after 4 children think its a thing every lady dreads
I’d get black, I think these are absolutely wonderful, to get peace of mind during your period , absolutely brilliant.
What a fantastic idea. As I’m getting older and after having children, I’m finding my pelvic floor isn’t as good as it could be. If I win I’d like the jet black please to help with any little leaks.
Having been left incontinent after a forceps delivery 6 months ago these would be brilliant. I would love a black pair.
How refreshing to see this giveaway. I would choose the black pants as I am still having to work on my pelvic floor.
This is an incredible idea, very clever and wold be helpful for periods! I would chose the black pants,
Great idea
For my grandma due to health issues. Black are most discrete.
I would love a pair of dotty blue pants, these would be perfect for me especially after the birth of my daughter
I’d pick jet black and they’d give me peace of mind when having period.
I would go for black to feel good and help to disguise any small leaks I might have.
I have bladder problems and have been advised to take up pilates as it helps with the core muscles. I’ve had to give up jogging and strenuous exercises because I had leaks. I’d love to start again but I’ve got to sort my pelvic floor first.. I would choose black as my leggings are black.
Id pick the black i love black
I would like a pair as my underwear stock is low, they would be good for helping with pelvic floor as I have recently had a baby.
Dotty Blue would be nice x
I would like to try black for heavier period days!
I sometimes leak when I’m doing exercise. A black pair
I would love a pair in black for my daughter. She loves running but currently avoids doing it when she has her period as she is worried about leaks.
i would chose dotty for period days as tend to be really heavy
the black pair for my mate
My wife would like them in black.
I’d choose black and I don’t own any at the moment.
I’d choose the black pair and I’d use them especially when at the gym during time of the month for extra confidence.
I’d choose black – since having the whooping cough my bladder controls not as good as it was – these would be perfect for trampoling 🙂
I like black underwear so this is what i would pick
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about diarydoll.
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