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North Wales Live
04-07-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Quarter of men experience same health problem but won't talk about it
Laughter really is the best medicine, according to a psychologist, as 70% of men say use humour to talk about health concerns. A study by TENA Men revealed that almost half of men who experience bladder leaks believe humour helps lighten the conversation around a serious health issue. Almost two-fifths of men who've at least once experienced light incontinence and bladder weakness, say humour helps them feel more comfortable opening up as more than half said they worried about bladder weakness more than erectile dysfunction going bald. The conditions they joked about most were having a beer belly, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, ageing and bladder weakness. Psychologist Jo Hemmings said men often use humour as a social coping mechanism to navigate serious issues, including health. The survey found two-thirds of men don't feel comfortable speaking about their bladder weakness with a partner and 77% don't feel confident confiding in any friends or family. 46% feel uncomfortable listening to other men talk about their health issues too. With 25% of men over the age of 40 experiencing bladder leaks, TENA is urging men to break the taboo and speak to people about any changes they notice and seek advice from a healthcare professional. Mark Geddes, Brand Manager at TENA Men, said: "Bladder weakness affects many men over 40, but social stigma often prevents them from seeking help. "It was shocking to see that urine incontinence is the condition men worry about the most over conditions such as weight gain, erectile dysfunction and hair loss, when there's so much that can be done to help manage and improve symptoms. We hope to inspire men to take control of their bladder health and open up the conversation." Jo Hemmings said: "Men often use humour as a social coping mechanism to navigate conversations around serious issues including their health. When discussing topics that may carry embarrassment or stigma, such as bladder weakness, humour allows them to approach the topic without feeling emasculated or seeming vulnerable." The Dry Hour launches on TENA Men's social channels including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Hosted by presenter and actor Justin Moorehouse, guests will include adaptive athlete Jamie Gane, Behavioural Psychologist Jo Hemmings and Prostate Cancer UK volunteer, Aldred Fagan.
Wales Online
04-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Quarter of men experience same health problem but won't talk about it
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Laughter really is the best medicine, according to a psychologist, as 70% of men say use humour to talk about health concerns. A study by TENA Men revealed that almost half of men who experience bladder leaks believe humour helps lighten the conversation around a serious health issue. Almost two-fifths of men who've at least once experienced light incontinence and bladder weakness, say humour helps them feel more comfortable opening up as more than half said they worried about bladder weakness more than erectile dysfunction going bald. The conditions they joked about most were having a beer belly, hair loss, erectile dysfunction, ageing and bladder weakness. Psychologist Jo Hemmings said men often use humour as a social coping mechanism to navigate serious issues, including health. The survey found two-thirds of men don't feel comfortable speaking about their bladder weakness with a partner and 77% don't feel confident confiding in any friends or family. 46% feel uncomfortable listening to other men talk about their health issues too. With 25% of men over the age of 40 experiencing bladder leaks, TENA is urging men to break the taboo and speak to people about any changes they notice and seek advice from a healthcare professional. Mark Geddes, Brand Manager at TENA Men, said: "Bladder weakness affects many men over 40, but social stigma often prevents them from seeking help. "It was shocking to see that urine incontinence is the condition men worry about the most over conditions such as weight gain, erectile dysfunction and hair loss, when there's so much that can be done to help manage and improve symptoms. We hope to inspire men to take control of their bladder health and open up the conversation." Jo Hemmings said: "Men often use humour as a social coping mechanism to navigate conversations around serious issues including their health. When discussing topics that may carry embarrassment or stigma, such as bladder weakness, humour allows them to approach the topic without feeling emasculated or seeming vulnerable." The Dry Hour launches on TENA Men's social channels including Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. Hosted by presenter and actor Justin Moorehouse, guests will include adaptive athlete Jamie Gane, Behavioural Psychologist Jo Hemmings and Prostate Cancer UK volunteer, Aldred Fagan.
Otago Daily Times
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Relays poised to be ‘celebration of running'
Locked and loaded. A bumper number of runners will be lacing up their shoes and hitting the ground running for the annual Lovelock Relays at the University Oval this afternoon. About 63 teams have entered the event, organised by Hill City-University, across the 11 divisions from the flagship senior men's and women's races to social relays. Hill City-University president Mark Geddes was thrilled to see so many people involved. "It's a real celebration of running," Geddes said. "It's really, really encouraging to see the sort of response to something like this." The senior races are always an intriguing contest — Hill City won both titles last year — and the men's will be a shootout between Leith and Hill City's top teams again. Leith is fielding a strong team for the six-man race in Stephen Johnson, Graham Fisher, Nathan Hill, Finbar Chesney, James Davies and Jude Deaker and Hill City are right beside them with Matt Bolter, Harry Witt, Alex Witt, Giles Witt, Ruie Hyslop and Jake Owen. Both clubs have their depth on display with four teams from each club rounding out the race. Leith is shaping as one of the hot favourites in the senior women's race with Stephanie Wilson, Caitlin O'Donnell, Claudia Sole and Alice Cuthbert. Hill City has had a complete re-jig, with all four runners who won the event last year unavailable this year, but Geddes was still thrilled they have been able to field two teams. Caversham will also be in the mix as contenders. The Otago University residential college mixed relay continues to go from strength to strength, with seven teams entered for the third edition of the event. Salmond lead the charge with three teams and a group called "locals", who are university students not at the halls of residence, have also strung together a team to compete in a new initiative. The masters races, both of which were won by Leith last season, are also looking strong and plenty of rising stars are getting in on the action in the under-18, under-16, under-14 and under-12 grades. Racing starts at 1pm today.
