SAMHSA

IPA Responds to SAMHSA Workplace Urine Drug Testing Regulations July 12, 2004 The International Paruresis Association (IPA) submitted comments to the US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regarding proposed revisions to the guidelines...

IPA 10 Years

IPA’s 10 Year Retrospective This is the 10th anniversary for the IPA. Over that time we have raised close to 1 million dollars between the SBC and IPA. Three organizations have been created and are operational: The International Paruresis Association (IPA), The...

Urinary Catheters

Urinary Catheters Catheters are small rubber or plastic tubes that can be inserted through the urethra into the bladder. Catheters are an almost sure-fire way to empty the bladder. Both men and women can use catheters. Foley Catheters You may have had some experience,...

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions This document is provided for free, but wouldn’t be possible without the help of many volunteers and contributing members of IPA. If you find the material helpful, please consider making a donation to IPA so we can further our efforts...

Research Opportunities

Research Opportunities Paruresis is an area where much valuable research needs to be done.  If you want to make an impact that could affect the lives of millions of people and advance our understanding of the causes and treatments for this and other anxiety...