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  1. Use a modified sheath/ petal device (if you have penile retraction) with a leg bag and support garment for long car journeys and long walks
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  2. Have a range of product designs to suit your needs for different activities e.g. a clamp is useful for swimming.
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  3. A good barrier product can be used before wearing a sheath. It helps to protect the skin. (Thank you for your tip - some skin protectors can also interfere with sheath adhesion so please check before use)
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  4. Sheaths tend to fall off, not just a matter of fitting the right size as penis is often a different size when applying sheath to later in day (i.e. semi-erect when applying, but much smaller when out in the cold).
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  5. I wear a body-worn urinal. To help in putting the device on my wife made me a lycra sleeve about 6" long which is a snug fit over my penis, attached to a narrow tape, 12" long. I roll the lycra sleeve over my penis like a condom and thread the tape through the urinal. I then slide the urinal up the tape until the tip of my penis is about to enter the urinal. I then hold the urinal against the end of my penis, I pull gently on the tape. This pulls my penis effortlessly into the urinal.
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  6. Use a catheter retainer strap, it stops the sheath kinking and blowing off – place over junction of sheath and bag
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  7. Wearing a clamp can be uncomfortable if tight enough to completely prevent leakage. You could try keeping the clamp loose enough for comfort and wear with a small pad as "back up".
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  8. A clamp can be useful while you are preparing to fit other products or during product change.
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  9. By wearing a clamp you may be able to use a smaller pad and use fewer pads during a day
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  10. To prevent chafing of my scrotum by the groin straps I wear my body-worn urinal over an elasticated scrotal support.
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  11. A clamp can be useful for short periods of time, for example, when getting up to make a tea in the morning.
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  12. I was given some sheath samples without any instructions. I found useful guidance on the internet (youtube)
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  13. A body-worn urinal is good for going out as nothing to change, snug fit and can be worn sitting and standing
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  14. Stand over toilet or bidet when removing sheath - so drips go in loo or bidet
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  15. I use a body-worn urinal. The point at which the bag joins the drain tube is a weakness (over time movement causes it to crack and leak) and I strengthen this with duck tape.
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  16. I have worn a body-worn urinal for a year now with a direct flow bag on my thigh. I wear it on top of knee length under pants which has a fly opening, this stops the straps chaffing between my legs. I use a non sting barrier cream on the underside of my penis which does get sore after a few days, then I swoop the body-worn urinal for a external sheath which I wear for 24hrs to give my penis a chance to recover
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  17. It can be easier to fit a sheath to an erect or semi-erect penis.
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  18. I use a sheet of kitchen paper to ensure complete dryness when a sheath is fitted
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  19. Remember to check your sheath it is fitted well to your penis and empty bag when full
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  20. Always release the clamp over the toilet or into a urinal as urine will have collected
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  21. I struggled for 8 years with his problem, so I developed my own body-worn urinal, I had extreme difficulty attaching the condom catheter/sheath to my penis, in fact when the urine bag begins filling up the attachment fails so I modified a standard male jock-strap for my waist size and attached a removable sheath/capture cup which is then attached to a drain bag, it works well for me even during sleeping,
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  22. Adhesive from a sheath can be difficult to remove from the skin – adhesive remover can help with this.
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  23. For swimming try disconnecting the leg bag from the sheath and leaving the sheath open. A clamp over the sheath can give you time to get changed.
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  24. For non-absorbent product like sheaths, wrap in paper first before placing in a bin liner to absorb any drips.
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  25. I use a silicone reusable sheath, which has lasted for over a year. I remove & wash once a day, giving skin a break. Works for my 27 mm small penis
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  26. Correct fit can be the difference between success and failure with a body-worn urinal. Size can change over time and a reassessment may be beneficial.
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  27. To avoid soreness from the body-worn urinal's latex straps in my groin I use a pair of tight briefs into which I cut a 1" dia. hole. My penis goes through the hole and then I wear the BWU on top.
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  28. A small piece of cloth placed around the base of the penis between the sheath and underpants is useful if the adhesive is exposed.
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  29. If using a skin protector, it's often best to use the same manufacturer of both the skin protector and the sheath.
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  30. I am uncircumcised and have no difficulty keeping the sheath on. It is wise, however, to check your tube connections at least twice a day to make sure they are fastened securely. I check mine around noon and then again right before I go to bed. I do wear mine at night. I change sheaths and cleanse my leg bag right after my morning shower. I have a brand new blog for the exchange of information among sheath wearers and would like you to check it out: www.concath.weebly.com
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  31. Using skin protector wipes (available from sheath manufacturers) may help protect the skin and improve adhesion.
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  32. Being circumcised is a great help for keeping them on all day. A pop on modified sheath is best for short penis as adhesive sticks to glans.
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Incontinence can often be cured. Incontinence is a problem with one or more underlying causes that can often be cured or improved. Whatever your age seeking help is always advisable. Take the first step to getting help by contacting a health professional or continence organisation in your country.

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