Apr 21, 2026 | Miscellaneous
Pelvic Floor Awareness for Easier Urination 1. Understanding Your Pelvic Floor You have two main sets of pelvic floor muscles that work together like a supportive sling. The back part (near the anus) helps control bowel movements, while the front part (around the...
Oct 23, 2024 | General Mental Health
Shy Bladder Research $10,000 RFP Why do so many people have trouble peeing in public and what can be done about it? The International Paruresis Association (IPA) to offer $10,000 in funding for research into the physiological processes of Shy Bladder Syndrome....
Jan 22, 2024 | Miscellaneous
“Stadium Pal/Gal” External Catheter IPA President and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Dan Rocker discusses the benefits of the external catheter “Stadium Pal” from BioRelief.com. “Stadium Gal” also available. Scroll down for step-by-step “installation”...
Aug 25, 2023 | Success Stories
A Woman’s View – IPA Virtual Workshop [Julia attended our Virtual Workshop on August 12, 2023, led by IPA President Dan Rocker. She shared these thoughts prior to the workshop, and kindly followed-up with her post-workshop reaction. If you are considering attending...
Aug 17, 2023 | Success Stories
Flying High! [Greetings fellow members. The following is an edited and expanded version of a text I had sent to two board members upon my return from a trip abroad. Given the length of the flight, weeks prior to my journey I was feeling apprehensive. In fact just a...
