Where to buy Catheters

There used to be many "surgical supply" stores in NYC that I think were fronts for medicare overbilling schemes. They've all pretty much disappeared because of government crackdowns. Too bad, you could buy anything you needed there, including caths, no questions asked.

A great place to try is "ameds.com" -- they're on the east coast and accept PayPal...

If you're a first time user, I high recommend the Bard I.C. latex or Silastic catheters, 5cc balloon... Maybe it's just me, but wearing a silicone catheter usually causes pain at some point because of the hard-tip.

It's kinda scary to be 'taking a dump' when constipated and feeling the dull pain in the bladder for the hard tip poking around the bladder -- It will occasionally cause bleeding around the outside of the catheter(eg: blood in the prostate that leaks around the outside) -- never had that with a softer 'latex' type

anyone else have similar experiences?

Allegro Medical has a large selection to chose from,and the prices are not to high.

Does anyone know a definite list or site to find which states, and countries really, actually require a prescription to purchase catheters? My home state doesn't, which makes buying local fairly easy. However, when I travel it sure would be nice to know if I can just run to a local shop and pick supplies up if I'm low. How about California or the UK?

Perhaps not surprisingly, Amazon has a wide selection...

Amazon suppliers are usually reliable. Still, if one is a resident of the U.S., ordering Foley catheters from Allegro results in better product and low prices.

Next comment: Using too small a catheter is more uncomfortable than using one that is slightly too large. When I was changing caths for our clients at a voluntary health org., most of my people used 18 Fr, 5cc caths. Some of the smaller women used 16 Fr. 5 cc caths. It seems that balloon size is more determined by local practice than necessity as almost all catheters sold around here use 30 cc balloons.

If one intends to perform a lot of catheter play, one needs to learn to use a technique that will not cause infections. The usual way of teaching sterile technique involves so much handling that contamination is almost inevitable. A simpler protocol called "clean technique" usually produces fewer infections.

Coloplast is offering free samples of their "compact" urinary caths for men/women. They sent me six of the ones for men...interesting product design...half of the cath is 12FR which is stored inside the other half of the cath which is 18FR. This is the only size offering at present. Similar to the design of a compact tampon, you tug on one end of the cath to extend both halves to full length. Pre-lubed and comes attached with a bag. These sell for over $6 retail. If you fill in the form below, someone in Customer Service will call you back before they ship the samples out. Be prepared to provide some explanation of medical necessity for the use of caths....I don't think Medplay will qualify.

http://www.us.coloplast.com/products/samples/

And all of you that use Allegro are sure that they don't require a prescription? It seems like all of these medical store websites say or threaten FDA regulations when ordering stuff like this.

I was browsing the internet the other day when I came across an ad for some catheters that a lady was giving away so I contacted her and told here that I would like them the only problem is I live in MO and she lives in TN. After talking to her she told me that she would ship them to me but I would have to pay for the shipping which seems right. To my surprise yesterday she calls me and asks for address so she can take the package to the post office and see what it will cost to ship them to me so I give it to her tell her thank you and wait for a phone call from her to tell me what it will cost for her to ship them. While me and my wife a grocery shopping I get miss a call from her on my phone due to it being in the car charging so I call her back and she tells me that she took them to the post office and mailed them out already and that not to worry about the cost because it wasn't that much and told me that they were a Christmas present for me from her.

Very nice. I hope you will send her a nice card.

That's greAt the catheter r not cheap enjoy them..

Well I got the box of catheters yesterday and was I surprised to see what all was inside there was, 5 dale catheter holders, 1 32 oz leg bag with straps, 5 2000 ml drainage bags, 3 catheter insertion trays w/o catheter, 2 60 ml piston syringes, 3 double balloon nozzles I.C. 20 fr 300 cc latex catheters, I Medline 18 fr 30 cc Silicone Foley catheter (which I have inserted at the current moment), and finally 5 20 fr 30 cc Medline Silicone Foley catheters.

For a long time, one could buy catheters online from the medfet play stores. The prices were inflated of course, but at least one could purchase some without going conventional routes and possibly needing a prescription. That no longer seems to the case as I can't find any of those stores selling catheters, other than the external ones. Did something change with laws on this? People mention going through Allegro medical, but is there any way to know if I'd need a script to use them?

Any medical supply house will sell you catheters without a prescription if you live in the US and they are also located in the US. Shipping across borders is what causes problems. You should be perfectly fine dealing with Allegro, that's the company I use for R/L as well as fetish medical supplies. Their prices will also be lower than a kink-oriented outlet. So, go on and shop to your heart's content!

Https://www.kinkymedical.net/searchresults.php?searchtype=department&searchterm=Catheters%20&%20Sounds

In the UK I get mine on ebay

I buy in person at a regional chain. I go in and purchase like any other items. Tell them what type (Foley, straight, Coude tip), size (French, balloon size, etc), and material (coated latex, silicone, vinyl, etc). I also get insertion trays, gloves, drainage bags, amd so on. It's easy and fast; no prescription and no questions.

There are a bunch of places you can get them, I think I even saw a case of Foleys on Amazon not too long ago! If you are in the Northeast the best place to get them is Moore Medical since they normally show up in a day or two and you are paying hospital rates not fetish up charges. The only annoying thing about them is some things only come in bulk so you need to search around for what you are looking for but it's almost always there!

Low cost place: mdvet international

no prescription, no hassle $1.50

http://www.shopmedvet.com

No rx needed in Canada. I even get mine paid for by my extended benefits. no certain about cross border sales however. we have trouble with stuff shipped across the line

ps please don't build the wall unless you own a fence company

I've been using www.wisdomking.com for years. Like Allegro they are a regular home-care medical supply house and have good pricing and fast delivery.

In the United States depends on what state you live in. West Virginia was no script needed. Ohio needed a script. Michigan script required. Other states I do not know about. Just call and try to order them if they ask for a script. Oh I will have to get ahold of my Dr. If they offer say I will have to call you back he just moved and I do not have the new number or address. Do not be afraid worst they can say is no.

Have never needed a script I thought this was controlled by the FDA not states. You can even get free ones to test from manufactures websites.

Because of my medical condition my PCP has told me to come in whenever I want, and her nurse will insert a 22fr Foley,

I intermittent cath myself/ And have a large extra stock 18fr male straight. 18fr red rubber curved tip. Have sold on eBay but must call them rectal tubes. Let me know how many you want. and I will Put them up. Very low cost plus shipping just what it costs,

The website I use to purchase my catheter supplies for playtime is no longer live. Where can I go to get catheters and leg bags?

Thanks in advance

I've actually had good luck purchasing locally at a medical equipment store, but not all places stock them and not all will sell them without a prescription. I've heard Allegro Medical suggested before, but have not purchased there. Their prices are certainly cheap enough, and they stock all kinds of stuff. You might find this thread handy over in the Urethral Play forum:

http://www.zity.biz/index.php?mx=forum;ox=display;topic=90191

Good luck and have fun! 😃

There are many medical supply houses on the internet where all types of catheters are available for low cost.

I use Allegro Medical and have had good luck with them. Seem to have good prices and the place I usually buy all my catheters.

Check Amazon too.....I've bought med supplies there including a case of insertion kits with caths included.