External catheters for long term

I spend many long hours on the road, and dont want to stop for bathroom breaks anymore. indewling catheters scare the crap out of me for the discomfort, but more for the potential consequences if insertion goes wrong. Does anyone have experience with external catheters? do they stay attached well, and would you use them on long distance car rides? thanks!

I spend many long hours on the road, and dont want to stop for bathroom breaks anymore. indewling catheters scare the crap out of me for the discomfort, but more for the potential consequences if insertion goes wrong. Does anyone have experience with external catheters? do they stay attached well, and would you use them on long distance car rides? thanks!

I spend a long time on the road sometimes and would recommend you try Tena Slips as they hold a lot ( unlike pull ups that can fill up do not hold so much and leaksome times if you over fill them ;-( )

Regards

mmikeoiluk

On the market you can find several devices to use. I don't remember the brand, but it looks like a condom with an opening where you can fit a hose to a collection bag attached to your leg. Not invasive at all and the "condom" stics to the penis even when its soft and "tiny". Easy to remove and quite comfortable to wear. Frequently used by incontinent older males at nursing Homes, but would probably suit your needs as well. Was something like this what you had in mind sv18?

I’ve been using external catheters almost full time, for fun. If not an external catheter I wear a Foley catheter. For a long time I used a vinyl one called a Uro-Sheath, but they don’t make it any more. My problem is anatomy. I’m a ‘grower’ than it when not erect it shrinks and retracts. I found I needed a model with external compression to keep the glans from pulling back like a turtle and having it fall off. Currently I’m using a Cook Silicone External Catheter, that costs about $40, if one shops carefully. I can wear it all day and night, removing it once a day to wash and check the skin for any problems. I’ve just started on my first one. I hope it lasts for a couple months. This stiff sheath needs to be sized carefully to fit. It comes in 23, 28, 33, 39 mm. If one is between, get the next size up. If it’s too small, it won’t fit.

If you’re a ‘shower’ and the penis is 3-4” try any of the rubber or silicone self adhesive types. Again, sizing is important. Thin silicone stretches a little, so if one is between sized, the smaller size down might be better than a looser fit. If it’s too tight, at the lower, open end, it may cut into the skin, causing damage. I tried several silicone ones—I’m allergic to rubber—and I like the Rochester wide band, which has adhesive almost to the tip, keeping the device on longer. To measure the penis one may use downloadable cards—print the file on stiff paper—a half circle of various sizes from 23-45 mm. Sizing is critical to comfort, leakage prevention, and prevention of falling off.

A shorty is the Rochester Pop On. Does the same job, just shorter for one’s anatomy.

The leg bag; I’ve tried lots of them. I wear a leg bag all day, every day, and I only use the Conveen Security plus, 500 ml. The advantages are: The Velcro straps are asymmetric, that is the upper strap is very wide, where support is needed; the tubing is attached, and comes with the bag—many bags come as kits with tubing priced extra; the corrugated tubing can’t kink, and may be cut to length. Other brands have narrow straps that cut into the skin, rubber straps that don’t last and cause allergies, or wide expensive straps that are attached to the bag with insecure systems that fall off. Many bags don’t come with tubing: they are designed for use with a Foley catheter.

One can go to your local medical supply store for advice and easy selection, or the internet. The most recommended site if Allegro Medical. I buy catheters, insertion kits, and the leg bag there with no problem. I needed a smaller Cook external catheter and went local.

If any reader has specific problem, send me a PM.

I have tried condom caths and do not particularly like them due "grower" issue that bratwurst mentions plus needing to use adhesive or a band to hold the thing on securely. I am a recreational user as can be surmised by my previous posts.

I prefer the McGuire style urinals. Urocare makes the best products with a 7" sheath ( for growers) and a 4" sheath ( for control). The jock strap provides comfortable scrotal support and it and the sheath are washable. We (my girlfriend is into this), recently modified a few suspensories made by Go Softwear, with snaps to hold the sheaths. This is a great alternative as the supporter is ultra lightweight and comes in black (she thinks it is sexy). I have used these urinals day and night, on long trips, and during "playtime" and never had a leak or accident. You might want to consider this alternative.

@ Nexus: I couldn't use a McGuire/Urocare device due to my latex allergies. However I was curious as to how the devices fit different sizes. The web site says fits 25 to 40 mm. How does it work?

@ Bratwurst, sorry to hear about your allergy. The external sheaths have an inner latex conical sleeve which snugly encircles the penis. It can be trimmed for a custom fit. When done properly, it makes for a comfortable leakproof fit. The 4" sheath was made for younger and smaller males and must be trimmed for most people. The 7" sheath is big enough for most and can accomodate an erection.

I just begun to try the Cook External Cath. I experienced a couple of blow offs while trying to figure out the best inflation pressure for the cuff (not good), but now everything seems ok. The thick silicone prevents successful masturbation, although I still get erections. The Cook is an excellent alternative to use with my prostate massages. We plan on alternating between the McGuire and the Cook for a while. Thanks for the tip!

When i first got injured they had me try condom caths (I HATED THEM)

#1 tubing kept coming unhooked (especially when wearing leg braces)

#2 blood blisters on end of penis (from vaccum created when used )

#3 got tired of silicone glue build up and (chemicals used to remove it)

I NOW WOULD RATHER USE MY DIAPERS !

Dlcripple:

Pretty much sums up the reason why we prefer McGuire urinals. While the tubing can occasionally get kinked, the sheath usually provides enough "reserve" holding capacity. No blood blisters either.