Emmy Award-winning actress Tabitha Brown is tackling a topic many women shy away from: bladder leaks. The 45-year-old star is using her platform to start an honest conversation about aging, perimenopause, and urinary incontinence.
Tabitha Brown’s Personal Journey with Bladder Leaks
Brown first experienced bladder leaks in her thirties after having her son. “The first time it ever happened to me was a sneeze, and I was like, wait, what just happened?” she shared in an exclusive interview.
Now in her forties, Brown notes that these issues have become more frequent. “But the forties your body is like, you on your own girl. We are all trying to do the best we can,” she chuckled.
Breaking the Silence on Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is more common than many realize. It often affects older adults, women who’ve given birth, or those going through menopause. Yet, many suffer in silence due to embarrassment.
Brown aims to change this. “The solution, first and foremost, is to start the conversation so that more women are talking about it, don’t feel alone in it, and know that we have options,” she emphasized.
Perimenopause: The Unexpected Guest
Brown also opened up about her experience with perimenopause. “She comes without notice, right? She doesn’t let you know that she has arrived,” Brown joked.
Perimenopause can start in your 30s but typically begins between 40-44. Symptoms include frequent urination, hot flashes, night sweats, and sleep disturbances. Brown encourages women to talk openly about these changes.
Embracing Joy Despite Bladder Leaks
Bladder leaks can impact daily life, causing anxiety in social situations. Brown admits she used to worry constantly about potential accidents. “We shouldn’t let our laughter not be filled with joy,” she stated.
She now advocates for solutions like Always Discreet products. These allow women to live normally without fear of leaks. “We gotta get back to the center of our joy, the enjoyment of life,” Brown asserted.
Empowering Women Through Honest Conversations
By sharing her experiences, Brown hopes to remove the stigma surrounding bladder leaks and perimenopause. She believes in having “all the uncomfortable conversations” to support other women.
“I like to have all the uncomfortable conversations to let women know, ‘Girl, we don’t have to be embarrassed. We don’t have to feel uncomfortable. We are in this thing together,'” Brown concluded.
Through her candid approach, Brown is helping women embrace aging with confidence and without shame.
