In these cases, pelvic floor therapy can help strengthen your muscles, give you more bladder control and prevent leaks. You can perform basic pelvic floor exercises (like Kegels) at home.

From strengthening your pelvic floor muscles to making smart choices about what you eat and drink, there are plenty of effective strategies to regain bladder control.

Extra weight puts stress on the pelvic and bladder muscles, which makes leaks more likely. Even losing a little weight can help with symptoms and make it easier to control your bladder over time.

Experts weigh in on whether proactive peeing affects your bladder health.