07/12/2025
Challenge the myths and misconceptions! 📢
For too long, myths and misconceptions have kept men from seeking help.
But we have the power to break that cycle! When we openly discuss incontinence, pelvic pain, and sexual function, we stop these topics from being taboo and start treating them as what they are- health conditions.
By normalizing these conversations, raising awareness, and sharing knowledge, we collectively strip away the “taboo” culture and dismantle the barriers. 🔨
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🤍 Candice
Sources:
Bohary, Z., et al. (2019). Barriers to help-seeking for urinary incontinence in older men: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(11), 2328-2340.
Yousaf, O., et al. (2015). Physical and mental health seeking among male university students. Journal of American College Health, 63(6), 353-358. (Good for general "masculinity" references).
Magistro, G., et al. (2016). "Contemporary management of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome." European Urology.
Polackwich, A. S., & Shoskes, D. A. (2016). "Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: a review of evaluation and therapy." Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases.
Nahon, I., et al. (2011). Men’s health: a qualitative study of the barriers to seeking help for urinary incontinence. Neurourology and Urodynamics, 30(7), 1267-1272.
Anderson, R. U., et al. (2015). "Psychometric validation of the NIH Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index in a population of men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome." The Journal of Urology.
Skaug, K. L., et al. (2022). "Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction... in Norwegian Male and Female Powerlifters." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.