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Hello,
Just a slight touch and my AUS opens up. Although I can activate the unit standing (but I have to unbuckle my pants and lower them slightly to do so) I prefer to sit. After a while, finding the scrotum bulb becomes second nature. I squeeze one-handed slightly, pee, squeeze slightly again, pee until the stream quits. I do have urge incontinence from time to time, not a pleasant feeling so I pee frequently (once every couple of hours) to keep urine volume low. Ive had overactive bladder as far back as I can remember which complicates things but my main objective has always been to reduce constant leakage. I’m not a very self-conscience person so I got used to things quickly and went from three or more pads a day to one. I always wear pads, large ones daytime; light ones at night, just in case. Most of the time the pads remain fairly dry, but they give me reassurance and catch the occasional urges. Without the AUS I wouldn’t be able to get the massages I rely on for stress reduction and relaxation. A treat, perhaps, but my body has been through enough not to be treated well from time to time. I hope my comments help. Best wishes.