New Survey from Always Discreet™ Bladder Protection Reveals Sensitive Bladders Can Make U.S. Women Feel Nearly a Decade Older

This National Bladder Health Awareness Month, Always Discreet
Encourages the 40 Million Women with Sensitive Bladders to Speak Up &
Live their Best Life

CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Crow’s feet, yes. Grey hair, definitely. But did you ever think your
bladder could make you feel older? Nearly 13 million American women with
sensitive bladders say their bladder leaks make them feel about nine
years older than they actually are, according to a new IPSOS survey*
from Always Discreet. Sensitive bladder is not always an age-related
issue and shouldn’t be a taboo topic. This National Bladder Health
Awareness Month, Always Discreet is on a mission to educate women about
this health topic, normalize the conversation and help women feel
protected and more confident. By spreading the word that women with
sensitive bladders are not alone and that one in every three women ages
18 to 75 experiences bladder leaks, the topic becomes easier to discuss¹.

“With age comes wisdom and experience, but it can also include new and
unexpected signs of growing older that can impact your body and life,”
said Barbara Hannah Grufferman, positive aging expert and author of the
best-selling book The Best of Everything After 50. “National
Bladder Health Awareness Month is a great time for women of all ages to
assess their needs and learn how to manage their sensitive bladders, so
they can live life to the fullest!”

The fact of the matter is, one in three women with sensitive bladders do
not use any protection products, but for the women who do, many find
they have an added benefit – more confidence! In fact, the new Always
Discreet survey shows that most women with sensitive bladders (72
percent) who do use bladder protection say they feel more confident
because of these products**. To help women feel no older than their
actual age and to feel more confident, Always Discreet is encouraging
them to get a free sample of their incredibly comfortable liners, pads
and underwear on AlwaysDiscreet.com during National Bladder Health
Awareness Month this November, while supplies last.

Bladder Leaks & Everyday Life

Revealing data from the new Always Discreet survey shows:

• Women with sensitive bladders feel less confident than those who don’t
  experience leaks, in certain situations like:
  • Travelling long distances
  • Being in an unknown or unfamiliar area
  • Being on a date or romantic night out with a partner

  By understanding that body changes are a natural part of being a woman
  and impact many, women can make positive changes and not let bladder
  leaks hold them back from activities they love.

  How to Talk to a Doctor

  The new Always Discreet survey shows that most women with sensitive
  bladders (74 percent) have not spoken to a health professional about
  experiencing leaks. For some women it can be a tough discussion, but it
  is important to remember that health care professionals are there to
  help. Always Discreet recommends that women keep a diary to help the
  doctor uncover any patterns as women seek the care they deserve.

  “By teaming up with Always Discreet, I want to ensure all women have the
  confidence to talk to their health care professionals about their
  bladder health, and are inspired to feel youthful and energized about
  life, no matter what changes happen to their bodies, and this starts by
  using the right protection,” said Grufferman. “And with the right
  protection, women can feel empowered to take that long trip, go on that
  romantic night out, wear that fitted dress and live their best life!”

  Backed by the Good Housekeeping seal of approval² and a money
  back guarantee, Always Discreet’s liners, pads and underwear are
  designed to offer protection and discretion, in a flattering feminine
  design, that absorbs leaks and odors in seconds. Always Discreet pads
  are up to 40 percent thinner than the leading brand and absorb twice as
  much fluid as women may need, based on the average consumer usage of
  incontinence products. The curve-hugging, disposable Always Discreet
  underwear is easy to wear and has the extra protection of Dual LeakGuard
  barriers™ to help stop leaks where they are most likely to occur.

  Always Discreet liners, pads and underwear are available in all major
  supermarkets, pharmacies and mass retail locations. For additional
  information about Always Discreet products or to learn more about
  managing a sensitive bladder, please visit AlwaysDiscreet.com.

  * About the Always Discreet Survey & Methodology
  Always
  has a rich heritage of supporting women through their life stages and
  now offers Always Discreet, a range of incontinence liners, pads and
  pants designed to light to heavy degrees of bladder sensitivity. The
  Always Discreet US Survey was conducted using the IPSOS Panel that
  surveyed a total of 400 American Women (aged 35 to 65 years old): one
  group of 200 women who have experienced any urine loss/bladder weakness
  in the past three months and one group of 200 women who had not
  experienced bladder weakness. Significance testing between the two
  groups was done at 90% confidence level. The survey was implemented
  between the dates of September 15, 2015 through September 25, 2015.

  **In the study there are 65 women with sensitive bladders who use
  specific products for bladder leaks.

  About Always

  Always®, the world’s leader in feminine protection, offers a wide range
  of feminine pads, wipes and pantiliners designed to fit different body
  types, period flows and preferences and offers puberty and period advice
  for teens through BeingGirl.com. The Always line of products includes
  Always Infinity™, Always Ultra Thins, Always Maxis, Always Pantiliners
  and Always Feminine Wipes. Always now offers a full line of incontinence
  products – new Always Discreet for sensitive bladders. Please visit
  Always.com or AlwaysDiscreet.com for more information.

  About Procter & Gamble

  P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest
  portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®,
  Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®,
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  ¹ Fem Care AI analysis – Nielsen Homescan Panel ending
  March 2012 looking at Fem Care purchases in HH 50+ that have no
  teenagers at home.

  ² Based on review by the Good Housekeeping Research
  Institute

  Contacts

  MSLGROUP
  Michelle Meisten, 646-500-7674
  michelle.meisten@mslgroup.com
  or
  P&G
  Laura
  Dressman, 513-634-7363
  dressman.lp@pg.com