Touch technique: how I find my pee hole with a catheter even though I can't feel my *you know what*
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- Опубліковано 10 кві 2023
- All you have to do is get a tiny catheter into a tiny hole, in a place you can't feel at all. What's so hard about that lol?
When you see these steps in writing, it makes using a catheter seem pretty intimidating. And it CAN be pretty intimidating when you first start learning, but I promise it's actually not that bad. All you need is a map of your vulva and a little bit of practice and you're good to go.
Tune in for your daily dose of TMI on the anatomy of your vulva and my tips for how to find your pee hole when you're paralyzed!
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You are brutally honest in dealing with topics that most would rather not face, and most do not even know about, even without the added burden of your loss of sensation. You are right, it is intimidating, but for you and many others is it an essential everyday activity. I hope you achieve your obvious aim of instructing others to learn, and understand, how to deal with any and every task, that may be thrown at them.
That's the goal! I don't want anyone to waste five years like did being too scared to learn! 5 years is a long time to waste lol!
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Thank you
You are probably so helpful to so many people. I applaud your bravery and willingness to help others.
I hope so!
You are truly an inspiration. Not many people are willing to share their practical solutions to everyday issues that face people with varying degrees of challenges. God bless you! You are commented for your honesty.
Thanks!
Thank u for posting xx cathetering is really more difficult
You're welcome 😊
Thank you for sharing fellow Canadian! I had an emergency double laminectomy and discectomy in January. My spinal cord was cut slightly so I am now dealing with some issues there. I still also have pinched nerves but in a lower area than before the surgery, so I am also dealing with numbness and bladder issues too. So thank you for the information, I just requested the mirror and some catheter samples. Now I'm just waiting for them to call me to help choose the right size. I like your zipper solution, I might make one for myself to try, since it seems to be helpful! Thank you again and I hope you have a wonderful day!
You're welcome!
Your straightforward to the point videos are excellent at providing important information for young women with mobility issues! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
As I think about this video and all the videos you have done and I’ve watched them all, I must thank you for being so informative and open and willing to share, and to do it all with such style and grace, all while being cheerful and humble.
I try my best:)
The zipper is a great idea. My daughter is 19 and is learning to cath in her chair. She has a hard time pulling her pants up by herself. Thank you for your videos they are so helpful. She is 2 1/2 years post injury so she is still learning
I had a very hard time getting dressed in my wheelchair for years which is why I got so good at peeing in my chair! You're daughter will get better with practice!
I love how you take the embarrassing topics to many and just make them part of life. You will help people be more open and lose the embarrassment factor.
I watch fr education but the nerve pain was more helpful to me. I say that and itch is a minor pain so a pain is a major itch. For me the phone vibration is annoying, I reach for my phone as I feel it go off on my leg but its in my hand!!! Nerves like to play games!
Oh boy do nerves ever like to play games lol!
Brittney, thanks again for a great tutorial. You have no idea how helpful you are. I’m not paralyzed, but I have to use caths and no one explains it better than you do. nj USA ❤️🌹
Awe thank you! That means a lot!
Rosemarie what company do you get your caths from? I am having a heck of a time finding one that will respond to me and I need to find a supplier. TIA
I could not watch but a few minutes but I admire your strength and zest for life. Your attitude is amazing. Best!
Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for posting this important information. I'm a new urology nurse and needed some pointers to help my female patients self cath.
I knew it was harder to self cath for women than for men, but this is the first video I have seen that gives so much detail on self cath for women.
well this is the kind of detail I wish someone would have given me when I was so intimidated to start using a catheter:)
There are few times that I am happy I was amab, but when I have to self cath is counted in those times
@@kevinlstephenson6759 yeah except you guys have a long urethra lol! That's liability sometimes. Way more damage happens to men
@@EmpoweredPara True, I have had a chronic UTI for over 10 years now. As long as I am on a very low dose daily antibiotic I am fine but if I miss more than 2 days of it I will have a full blown UTI and have to do a week or 2 of a much stronger antibiotic.
Thank you for all this work there are a lot of people that need to help
my pleasure !
Brittney you are the most honest person i know you can talk about anything. Thank you. ❤
lol my kids wish I wasn't as open sometime haha. But I do it to help people so hopefully they'll understand when their older!
@@EmpoweredPara Not only will they understand, I bet they will appreciate it! They will always know what’s going on with their bodies without any shame. That’s very empowering for young girls 💜💜
@@sarahdore7884 I never thought about that! My openness might be embarrassing now, but it gives them permission to talk about those subjects!
@@EmpoweredPara Exactly! 😊
Thanks for posting Brittney, you are a great teacher.
You are so welcome!
Small liquid detergent bottles that are plastic and hold laundry detergent have screw top lids and make much better urinals than the male urinal you are showing in my opinion. The male urinals they sell are really thin plastic and don’t hold up very well. Plus, the detergent bottles are free because you were buying detergent anyway! Just a tip this old guy has learned after many years. Nice job by the way. I highly respect your courage and ability to talk about such matters.
I'll look and see if I can find what you're talking about!
I love that you are so upfront about everything we deal with as paraplegics. And I just love your channel. I have Spina Bifida and am in a wheelchair too. I've been cathing myself since I was about 13 (I'm 51 now). I use a Coloplast 14F male catheter (just because it's longer and I find it easier to use). I see you use a container. I use a Bard Bag (150732) and just attach it to the end of my catheter. It has a flip flo valve so once I'm done, it's super easy to drain.
I'll look that up! Where do you get it from?
@@EmpoweredPara I get my supplies through my insurance. I use Adapt Healthcare Patient Care Solutions. But I'm sure a company in Canada would have it too. (I'm originally from New Brunswick, Canada).
Fantastic tutorial. Love how open you are…. Pun not intended 😂. Sincere thanks.🤘🏻
😆
What an inspiration you are.
One suggestion I have is, instead of you having to hold the collection bottle, would it not be possible if the discharge end of the Catheter were fitted with a length of plastic tube that would slip on the a suitably sized spout as a moulded part of the collection bottle's cap, that way the collection bottle could be placed on the floor etc leaving your Catheter guiding hand free.
...BRAVE woman...tks beeing sooo authentic...sorry i've been so ignorant long years....Your instructions and loving to live is GOLD...its helping so live better...TKS..(sorry english) - once more YOU are SUPER...
You have amazing willpower and a great motivation speaker.
Awesome.
Thank you!
I took your advice from a passed video and bought a male urinal yesterday as I got a great idea that looks like it's going to work. I hook the handle of the urinal on my calf pad of my chair that is behind my right leg so that I have both hands free. As I use a Coude Curved Tip Catheter it takes a bit to get the catheter in the right direction (turned to my left with the tip facing up towards the heart, so I was told by my urologist). I also have a fairly big mirror at home in my bathroom that I use to help show me what I'm doing. That makes it easier to see as I'm always looking down below my glasses so I'm going to take advantage of this small mirror from coloplast so I can carry it with me when I have to catheterize while out and about because I don't carry a mirror when I'm not home. Thanks so much for the ongoing advice.
Sounds like you've got it all figured out! where are you from Ryan? Curious where all my Canadians are!
Thank you, I'm not paralysed but have had to start intermittent catheterisation this video had been so so helpful
You're welcome!
I don't know if the offer is still valid, but I'm writing to you anyway...First of all, thank you for your willingness and generosity!
I am NOT CANADIAN and a mirror like yours would help me a lot as a paraplegic person that I am and because the country I live in does not provide such a thing so it is very difficult to have it, therefore I am sincerely asking you to send it to me.
Wish you all the best and may God bless you!
I appreciate you not shying away from using proper anatomical terms like vulva. I do have one question: How do you know when the catheter is deep enough?
The stream of urine. (not to be smart...I use to have to give my daughter catheters, she was completely disabled)
You know when it’s in because there’s a sphincter that you have to push through, so you’re met with a little resistance. Once you’re past that then you’re in the bladder.
When pee comes out I know I'm in lol! I just stop as soon as pee starts flowing:)
@@EmpoweredPara Thats stupidly simple lol, can't believe I didn't think about that!
@@EmpoweredPara Thanks for answering my question!
I started needing incontinence pads and panicked that I'm now old. No, severe UTI which when to my kidneys. I haven't had a UTI since I was a child. Not fun. I actually got checked yesterday because of you. You mentioned peeing yourself because you had a UTI in a video. When I got back pain, I remembered that and went to the doctor. Yep, that's what it was.
Wow, that makes me feel so good knowing that something simple I said in my video helped you get a proper diagnosis for your incontinence!
Not Canadian ❤ I need to use a mirror. Using touch technique gave me my very first UTI’s ever while in the hospital recovering from my spinal cord injury and learning how to cath.
I have lots of mirrors so if you want a free one email me! empoweredpara@gmail.com
I've been cathing for 8 years but I want to learn how to cath easily without a mirror. Thank you for this video!
You're welcome!
@@EmpoweredPara I was able to do it without a mirror! I think I just missed twice today. Thank you so much! I haven't tried sitting down while cathing without a mirror. I hope it's also the same. I really want to learn how to cath under a blanket, so I can do it whenever I'm sleeping with friends.
Thank you for sharing on such a sensitive topic. U are helping more people then u know.
You're welcome!
Thank you,most helpful😊
You're welcome!
Thank you! An educational video and a nice gift action. ❤ I'm not from Canada, but I begrudge the mirror to someone else who can use it more than I can. 😊
Can you possibly still answer my question about whether you have an increased risk of thrombosis as a wheelchair user and if so, what you do about it. 🧐
I do have an increases risk:) Not much to do other than stay active, do stretches, and keep a close eye for any swelling. It's still pretty rare even though our risk is higher. I'm sorry if I missed your question on another video, I sometimes don't keep up with comments when my life gets busy!
@@EmpoweredPara Thank you for your reply. Sometimes life is more important than answering a question. I understand that completely! 😃 Take care of yourself and keep up the good work! And I look forward to more informative and entertaining videos! 🍀👍❤️
Brittney, did the hand ability / dexterity come naturally to you? Also, does touch technique expose you to a greater likelihood of UTI? Is catheter insertion painful or uncomfortable? Thank you for the candid discussion.
Dexterity took a long time and evolved over the years! I think touch technique isn't any more risky than with a mirror. Unless your not accurate and fish around too much.
the zipper is a genius idea saves a lot of agro pulling up and down, do you find yourself drinking less than you would have so you peee less ? so less trips to the loo
No I drink a ton. I would rather pee lots than get infections!
@@EmpoweredPara 👍
Wonderful video. Thanks. I wear a constant Cath which I change myself about once a week. I have to sit on a toilet, because then I clip the mirror under the toilet seat. I've searched everywhere in South Africa for a leg strap one but they don't seem to be available in my country
I'll send you one of the ones I have! Email me empoweredpara@gmail.com!
@Gymshark💪💪 nice try lol.
Good morning, I was diagnosed with Cuada Equina Syndrome 3 yrs ago due to a spinal surgery. I was advised to start sell catheterizing 1yr. ago and just can't seem to get it. Is there any possible way you can tell me were I could purchase that mirror you use. I'm from
Texas -USA
I have four cases of 14 french female straight catheters that she used before she passed away. I will give them to any female paraplegic who does self cathing.
It's almost like you have envision a mental map of your lower body and see your hand and fingers in that mental image.
It's sort of like eye hand coordination. Mechanics who are really good can get a nut, washer and lock washer or bolt into and out of a space that they can not see. Think of it like that. The mind is good about creating muscle memory.
Exactly like that!
I wondered about bladder infections and then you mentioned them.
Yeah accuracy with the catheter definitely helps prevent infections!
I watch for the education have had family that spinal issues and have known others that have issues
Okay. Another informative video full of your great presentation skills. BUT, how many women do not know where their urethra is? Sure, it is not as obvious as a the end of a man's penis… Then I asked my wife (64 years old) who tells nothing about anything "down there" was taught in school other than the big hole is where babies come from. As a boy three years ahead of her I learned about the topography of a woman's pubic area at about 15. No. not by experience but boy's health class wanted us to know what was what so we didn't do something harmful. But, the bottom line is you perform a valuable (needed) service with these videos. Bravo to you!
You would be surprised how many women think pee comes out their vagina lol!
Since you don't have any feelings around that area, what the heck do you do when you get the stomach flu, when things are exiting out of both ends (sometimes at the SAME TIME)? I can't even imagine! 😱
That had never happened to me thank goodness!
Is it possible to rinse then sterilize the the catheters as to greatly reduce costs?
I'd be more than happy to help you find it!
lol if I need help I'll give you a shout haha
@@EmpoweredPara thank you so much for being cool about my offensive comment. I didn't mean it to offend, but I realized after I sent it that it might be. you are super cool and awesome!
@rickyljr1974 I'm not easily offended lol. I took it as a humorous comment 😉.
@@EmpoweredPara you are super cool!
Genious!!
God bless you, my dear.
Do you use Foley catheter?
I had surgery and woke up with a catheter. I was groggy and felt something on my leg and I went to grab it and gave it pull to get it off my leg. OMG!! They had that thing inflated up in me somehow and when it reached the point were it was taunt I woke the fk like a bomb just went off behind me. I didn't piss right for about a year. Next surgery I have to have I'm bringing a rubber band with me and they can band it off until they get done. My root ain't going through that again. I went from groggy to wide a fkn awake in a micro second. I feel sorry for anyone who has no other option but a catheter. Id rather someone just jump up and down on abdomen until the desired need was achieved
I physically laughed out loud reading this lol. I love a good catheter fiasco haha. Cathing sucks if you can feel, but luckily (or maybe unluckily lol) I can't feel my hooha so I'm good. No pain lol.
Wow! How do you know when its time to go? Without feeling.
I have bladder sensation:)
Doesn't seem to be as time consuming and much more clean that the other alternatives that i can think of for women, but, as a guy... damn.. sounds "scary" even if one could see more clearly "the way to go".
its definitely intimidating at first!
Are the free thigh mirrors for catherizing still available to Canadians?
Yes! email me at empoweredpara@gmail.com
I'm a 69 year old man with a Foley Catheter, and I wonder how you sense when your bladder is full? I have a lot of pain, and my blood pressure goes way up, when my catheter becomes blocked. I'm not para, so I have full feeling. So do you sense a full bladder with blood pressure elevation or what? When my blood pressure suddenly rises, I get anxiety type feelings, what senses do you get? I hear from the nurses that finding the female pee hole is even hard for them to find even with a straight on eyeball view. I just leave all my Foley catheter changes to my nurses.
I actually have bladder sensation for some reason so I know when I have to pee. I do get a rise in blood pressure though and I get flushed.
Well, the one question that I don't see answered here:
How do you know when you have to pee? You have said that you have no feeling down there, so I would expect that this applies to the bladder as well? That would let out the "full bladder" feeling that most of us have.
I do have bladder sensation but not genital sensation:)
Hmmm, we are back in your bathroom again! Well, your Pee Videos are always very popular. “Big gaping hole”? Interesting description. Yes, I can understand why the Coloplast product is great with that sticky tab! The mirror is an great idea! You are so graceful with your techniques! How far in does the catheter need to go?
the catheter only needs to go in a few centimeters. Women have a very short urethra!
@@EmpoweredPara Thx for the quick answer.
I'll have to try this. I use my first finger and middle finger to spread the labia. I still need a mirror.😔
Work on getting eyes in your fingers lol. I spent a lot of time paying attention to what my fingers were feeling while using a mirror at first.
I need a mirrot
Do you still wear a foley catheter on the plane when it's a long flight?
Not usually anymore, but I used to!
agter a surgery i had to for a make it isn't difficult for those that need to on a female albeit not as apparent as a male
You're invited to my funeral.
Apparently it was a bad idea to tell a woman her nose would have been cuter if she broke it the other direction.
yep you're definitely on the hit list after that comment lol!
@@EmpoweredPara no offense but you're meaner than a gymnast I know
and it's an absolute requirement to be mean to be a gymnast
she said she wants to watch me get dead
@@johnvelas70 my husband would agree lol
@@EmpoweredPara I don't know if I should send congrats to him for marrying someone with a cute nose, or send my condolences for marrying a meany (who happens to have a cute nose)
@@johnvelas70 both lol!
Super❤
My question is, how do you know when you gotta pee?
I have bladder sensation which is awesome. So I feel when my bladder is full, I just can't void on my own. I couldn't always feel though right after my accident so I just timed when I had to pee
@@EmpoweredParaI am not being vulgar, I am a subscriber. I watched one of your videos on your non ability to have an orgasm, is there anything at all as far as the health care field is concerned that you can regain the use of your clitoris?
I’m disabled my question is what do you night time when you sleep
I pee into a container. I have a video on it if you want to check it out.
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How do you know you’re empty after pooping? Do you feel relief?
I feel that I have no more stool in my rectum with my finger. If that seems gross to you go watch my "how I poop" video to see why I have to use my finger lol!
God bless Britt
Brave
I'm 113.5% sure I don't have any of these anatomical parts. But could you maybe explain to me how to find my brain?
lol I need help finding my brain most of the time so I'm afraid we're both outta luck haha
@@EmpoweredPara that ain't not good
quick, call Dr. "Fronkensteen". maybe he get get us a new brain (we'll split it)
@@johnvelas70 half a brain for each lol?
@@EmpoweredPara better than what we got now...
Did your technique changed after having a baby?
nope, same!
If the mirror still up for non Canadians
Hello, I am a seamstress who happened to discover this video and I found the zipper an interesting adaptation for clothing I never knew someone might need. I would love to offer free sewing lessons through zoom for anyone who would like to learn how to put zippers in clothing or other helpful sewing ideas. Feel free to message me to set something up. thanks for sharing
That is such a kind offer! I actually have a,friend that is a seamstress that offered to do a tutorial, but it that doesn't work out then I'd definitely like you to help with a tutorial! Please email me so that we can keep in touch! empoweredpara@gmail.com
Could I ask you a question yes or no
Just ask lol. You don't have to ask me if you can ask a question haha!
@@EmpoweredPara will u give me a shout out on ur video
@johnhipp604 lol maybe. What's in it for me 😉? Are you in a wheelchair john hipp?
@@EmpoweredPara no a long time ago
@@johnhipp604 you were in a wheelchair a long time ago?
Not a problem I’ve had to deal with 😂😂😂 it’s much easier to be a male in a wheelchair I think 🤔
Yeah you bastards lol!
@@EmpoweredPara 🤪🤪🤪🤪
I tried a lot to empty the bladder, but there was always blood in the urine with inflammation, and I went back to using the condom again
How long did you try it for? Sometimes there is,blood at the beginning as your urethra get accustomed to the friction.
@@EmpoweredPara I have been infected for 8 years. I used 8 times to vacuum for measurements of 14, but there is always blood
@Nezaroo Best oh I see. Well if the condom catheter works fine then that's great:)
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U are gold queen lady in the world ameen
I feel sorry for you to
I watched a professional medical it said your eretra is North.
It is!
But how do you poo😂😂😂😂😂
I have a video about that!
Very informative...but it sounds complicated...painful...cumbersome and time consuming...
Don't have a choice unfortunately lol!
I wat married u treat u like queen 👸 😌 l
Even though it's very informative to know . We the general public doesn't have to know everything . I really didn't need to know this
Then why did you watch it lol?
Deborah Evans
As a registered nurse, I very much need to know this, if only to teach it to physicians, other nurses and patients.
As an RN, I need to understand how everybody's plumbing operates and how to deal with its many challenges, particularly in instances of paralysis or coma.
As brother to three sisters and friend to several women, it may prove useful in helping them with VERY real daily problems.
Are you out of toilet paper?
lol yeah it was empty 😅. Good eye!
Sorry by the way it’s just so satisfying when I see someone he pee and makes me want to pee😅