Put simply, the  answer to “Does your male bathroom need an incontinence unit?” Is YES!

Let’s face it, the topic of male incontinence is kept on the down low. Incontinence  makes sufferers feel embarrassed and undignified and not the sort of thing you discuss with the fellas after a round of golf or enjoying your regular drink and a catch up. Not to mention, around 70% of men won’t even talk to their doctor about it.

Speaking from a female perspective, most women are kind of used to it, not that it’s any less difficult to deal with but we can expect when we walk in a bathroom that there will be a sanitary and a nappy unit available to us, in pretty much every public bathroom we enter.

Males, on the other hand, don’t always have these facilities and it can be very daunting disposing of incontinence items. We’ve also heard mention of soiled items being left on bathroom floors as there was nowhere to dispose of them discreetly. From men whom I have personally spoken to, they’ve often said they wait until the coast is clear so no one can see them. How difficult and unnecessary is that?

So, does your male bathroom need an incontinence unit? If you’re still not convinced, let me share something with you. Statistics will prove that male incontinence is on the rise and you’ll be surprised to know that it’s not just because of ageing.

The main causes of male incontinence are as follows:

• Prostate complications
• Diabetes
• Testicular Cancer
• Genetics

Whilst these conditions may increase with age, it is not restricted to our ageing population. It affects all ages and has such a detrimental effect on people socially and mentally.

A study of Australian men with urinary incontinence found this:

• 1.34 million Australian boys and men are living with urinary or faecal incontinence
• 36% of men living with urinary or faecal incontinence are under the age of 50
• 2.3% of boys and young men living with urinary or faecal incontinence are aged between 15-19.

Hey, Business owners, have a look at these startling statistics.

• 28% avoid socialising, except with close family and friends
• 27% stated they stayed at home as precautionary measure
• 76% actively located toilets when arriving at an unfamiliar place
•  57% intentionally kept accidents secret from those close to them

When your customers and staff see your proactivity in providing these facilities, watch your numbers and goodwill increase. Give them the care and dignity they deserve.

So men and boys, you can see that you are not alone and you deserve the care and dignity from all business owners to ensure that their male bathrooms are equipped with incontinence units.

Enviro-LCS is proud to be associated with Bins 4 Blokes and we have provided washroom service solutions to businesses for over 30 years. We see it everyday and we know the answer to “Does your male bathroom need an incontinence unit?’

The answer is Yes!

For a free, quick, and no obligation quote, contact us and help us, to help you, give back the dignity to mens’ lives. Show men that you care.