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No euphemism!!

(15 Posts)
Elrel Wed 17-Feb-16 23:26:15

Amused to see large new branch of Boots telling it like is. Looking for 'Feminine Hygiene' I found a section clearly labelled 'Bladder Weakness'! Good for them, no confusion possible there!

ninathenana Thu 18-Feb-16 06:57:17

Is there a euphemism for bladder weakness??
If there is I wouldn't expect a shop to use it.

Jane10 Thu 18-Feb-16 07:06:32

"Tinkle troubles"?

phoenix Thu 18-Feb-16 07:44:05

That damn silly advert refers to "sensitive bladder" !!!

Elrel Thu 18-Feb-16 13:06:05

'Feminine hygiene' is the euphemism in most shops for the section with products to help with bladder weakness.

Jane - lol!

Grannyknot Thu 18-Feb-16 13:12:55

Peepee problems? smile

Grannyknot Thu 18-Feb-16 13:14:43

Dropsy Oopsy?

Luckygirl Thu 18-Feb-16 14:35:22

Some years ago, Boots launched a brand called "AIDS" which had its own logo and special type face and referred to disable aids. No more than months later the whole AIDS epidemic struck and Boots had to abandon it all.

Wayward Wee?

Rhonab Thu 18-Feb-16 14:38:53

I laugh every time I see that advert for Tena lady ... they say 'sensitive bladder' instead of incontinence!!! If it should ever strike me, that's what I'll be calling it too! ?

ninathenana Thu 18-Feb-16 14:59:04

Well if that's the case Elrel where do they keep the products for men with the same problem ??

felice Thu 18-Feb-16 15:38:34

My SO calls mine Piddle Pads, I keep telling him that the way his prostrate behaves sometimes he may one day be glad of them too.

Elrel Sat 20-Feb-16 02:15:30

Nina - I've never needed any so haven't looked. I expect they're next to the women's ones. I've not seen a section headed Masculine Hygiene.

phoenix Sat 20-Feb-16 10:45:57

"Widdle worries"

harrigran Sat 20-Feb-16 11:25:48

In most supermarkets, tena for men are next to the tena lady products. Bladder weakness ? if you have ever had to drink 4 litres of laxative you will appreciate the security this product gives you whilst racing to the bathroom shock

Jane10 Sat 20-Feb-16 16:47:06

Oooh Harrigran - you have my sympathies!!