Kate Winslet Opens Up About Her Incontinence

This week, actress Kate Winslet opened up about her stress incontinence, a condition that causes urine leakage during mildly stressful events, like sneezing and exercising. "I can't jump on trampolines anymore, I wet myself," Winslet said on The Graham Norton Show. "It's bloody awful, especially if you're wearing a skirt." "When you've had a few children you know, it's just what happens," she continued. "Two sneezes, I'm fine. Three, it's game over." While some might find it an embarrassing problem, it's great that Winslet showed no shame as she brought attention to the issue. Stress incontinence is the most common kind of incontinence among women, affecting millions worldwide. Here's what we know about reducing the symptoms.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Kate Winslet Opens Up About Her Incontinence This week, actress Kate Winslet opened up about her stress incontinence, a condition that causes urine leakage during mildly stressful events, like sneezing and exercising.  “I can’t jump on trampolines anymore, I wet myself,” Winslet said on The Graham Norton Show. “It’s bloody awful, especially if you’re wearing a skirt.” “When you’ve had a few children you know, it’s just what happens,” she continued. “Two sneezes, I’m fine. Three, it’s game over.” While some might find it an embarrassing problem, it’s great that Winslet showed no shame as she brought attention to the issue. Stress incontinence is the most common kind of incontinence among women, affecting millions worldwide. Here’s what we know about reducing the symptoms.  Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 3 Surgical Options for Stress Incontinence (And 5 Simpler Ones) READ NOW Vaginal Weightlifting: A Surprising Solution    READ NOW Are There Natural Therapies for Incontinence?    READ NOW Kegel Exercises: They Can Help More Than Incontinence READ NOW Trending Now • The Sexual Changes Men Over 50 Should Know About • Ugh! Why Do I Get Acne As an Adult? • 5 Three-Word Mantras That Will Make You Happier • What Are the Least Toxic Chemotherapies? • "Why Can't I Get a Fit Body Like That?" • What Sort of Cancer Can Develop In the Testicles? • What You Shouldn't Do on an Indoor Bike Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.