About Female Urinary Incontinence

What Is Female Urinary Incontinence? Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. In order to better understand female urinary incontinence, it’s helpful to understand how the bladder works. Your urine is stored in your bladder. As the bladder fills up, it expands. Nerves along the bladder wall then signal to your brain that your […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Placing Your PureWick™ Female External Catheter

Knowing how your PureWick™ Female External Catheter works – and making sure it is placed correctly – is key to a comfortable and dry night.  This video will show you how to properly place your PureWick™ Female External Catheter, step by step.  How the PureWick™ Female External Catheter Works The PureWick™ Female External Catheter (FEC […]

PureWick™ At Home vs. In The Hospital 

Many PureWick™ users were introduced to PureWick™ in the hospital. While your PureWick™ Urine Collection System uses the same Female External Catheter (FEC, or wick) used by hospitals and care facilities, there are a few differences between the system used at home versus the ones used in the hospital.  Read on to learn more about […]

Pinch end to ensure 1/4 inch (6mm) space between tubing and cover. Do not block the vent hole.

Tips for Managing Leaks

You got your PureWick™, set it up, and tried it out for the first time – and still woke up wet. We know how frustrating this can be, but it’s important to remember there is often a learning curve in the beginning, and it can take a little trial and error to get the hang […]