But, ever since he was born, I do. Some studies report that one out of 10 women my age are peeing themselves. Others say the numbers could be higher. But peeing in your pants is still embarrassing.

This is the corral containing the most non-elite of the running community — which is not a bad thing. As usual, the line was 50 people deep, made up mostly of women looking frantically at their phones and the mass of people moving toward the starting line. The movement required for the zipper, especially on the first try, is not what one would call quick or easy. It requires either a semi-crouch, or — if you have T-Rex arms like me — a full crouch. On HoustonChronicle. Logistically, the best way to unzip these bad boys is to start in front with your right hand, pulling the zipper down and back. This is neither a glamorous nor subtle process.

Something as simple as sneezing during an allergy fit or jumping during a cardio workout class could cause urine to leak out, says Philip Buffington, M. Your solution: Kegels—yep, the same exercise that can strengthen your orgasms —can build your pelvic floor muscles. Your solution: Kegels will help here, too. The American College of Physicians also recommends treating urge incontinence with overactive-bladder medication.

If you also do, you may have noticed MANY commercials selling adult diapers or medications for urinary incontinence. The people in these commercials are attractive older women, and appear very happy that their adult diapers fit beautifully under their tight-fitting clothes. As a pelvic health physical therapist, these commercials drive me crazy since I know that urinary incontinence is treatable, it affects MEN and women, and for many, all it requires is some education, lifestyle changes and exercise. The question should be: Why am I peeing in my pants and what can I do about it? Normal bladder function is a process that involves nerves, skeletal muscle and smooth muscle ; skeletal muscle moves under voluntary control, while smooth muscle does not.