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Dribblestop

« Posted by Pat Franczyk on November 7, 2009 »

Incontinence really pisses me off.

Sorry, I had to.

I just took a glance at some of Rodney Rude’s (a.k.a. The Kangaroo’s) excerpts from his irreverant stage shows and videos on youtube. He has one character, Allan Allcock, who no-one would want to piss off. That’s all that I’m saying. Australian comedy must really be in the toilet, or missing the toilet, if this man has been voted their number one comedian! He can be very funny, obviously, but be prepared.

There is really nothing very funny, of course, about incontinence. Whether you are a male or a female, not being able to control one’s bladder can be embarassing, and definitely a huge inconvenience and expense.

Incontinence can happen to both men and women as a result of pulling muscles in the groin and abdominal areas. Women often suffer from this complaint after giving birth. As if they haven’t got enough to deal with already!

Kegel strengthening exercises are usually prescribed as they target the deepest layer of muscles affecting bladder control. They are often recommended for men also, since there has been a measure of success in the control of male incontinence with their use. If not done correctly, however, they can do more harm than good. Please check out my next page for more information regarding Kegel exercises for everyone and assistive devices for women.

Bladder infection also results in incontinence in both sexes. Various authorities say to cut acidic foods and beverages out at this time, since they apparently further aggravate the bladder. This includes any caffeinated drinks and chocolate bars. And alcohol.

Incontinence can also be a sign of prostate gland enlargement, in men, obviously. So always head to the doctor if you cannot stop the flow, even if it is just a little dribble.

Don’t take your friend’s advice to tie a knot in it. They have just been dying to say that to you since grade school.

Speaking of tying a knot in it: the latest thing out for an incontinent man’s member is an amazingly light penile clamp.  Made in Canada by Rennich Industries Ltd. and designed by a gentleman who has incontinence due to prostate surgery, the Dribblestop applies gentle pressure to the top and bottom of a man’s penis, just behind the head. It prevents any embarassing dribbles from the loss of bladder control.

It looks like something out of a darkages torture chamber, only in plastic, soft foam and bright colours. It is carried on the www.marquisdesade.com website for $13.95 and a video of fifty self-inflicted lashes. $20.00 without the video.

Not.

In reality, what appears to be an implement of torture, does the job quite nicely for those men not ready to succumb to a regimen of adult incontinence pads. When I was researching the various devices and pads etc. available on the marketplace, I really thought that this Dribblestop device would only be useful for minor leakages. Apparently that is not the case. Men who were using adult diapers, pouches and pads over ten times a day were able to dispense with such cumbersome products and use the Dribblestop instead. It is washable, and cuts down on the need for costly pads etc.

Men who had no longer wanted to stray far from home were back roaming the streets in droves, causing middel-aged mayhem. Or going golfing with the boys. Or playing basketball with the grandkids. Stop one dribble, and regain another!

Just don’t forget to pay attention to your beloved with all this newly re-found freedom, or something, by the name of Dribblestop, might go missing. Well, other things might go missing too, but we won’t go there.

Although I highly doubt it. You have probably been a miserable shi…

Nevermind.

I don’t blame you.

She will, but I won’t.

Call me. We can have non-alcoholic drinks together! And cookies for glaucoma.

Did you read my “glaucoma” post? Then don’t call me until you do.

I really think that Dribblestop is worth checking out. It has the added bonus of not being detectable going through customs! Any penile clamps utilizing metal are a potential source of embarassment, aren’t they?

Yes. They are.

One satisfied Dribblestop customer was kind enough to point this out on the Dribblestop website; www.dribblestop.com.

I do not financially profit from any way from this Dribblestop product/website referral. I like and need money just like the rest of you, but this item truly sounds like a godsend, and their god won’t profitshare. No matter.

Perhaps their god thinks that my god gave everyone prostate cancer.

Any questions, feel free to phone the manufacturers and distributors, Rennich Ltd., at this toll-free number:  1-866-748-2545. Too personal? Then e-mail them at dribblestop@shaw.ca.

Please let them know that I sent you.

Perhaps their god will take me off their not-for-profit list!

I need to make some money, too.

Living forever is a costly endeavour.

Pat