Are poise Impressa being discontinued?

Yes, we do still sell our Poise® Impressa.

Does poise Impressa work?

Our testers found Impressa very effective and said they could wear the bladder support without feeling it during a variety of activities, from everyday tasks at home or work to vigorous physical activities, like playing sports or shovelling snow.

How is poise Impressa different than a tampon?

Poise® Impressa® Bladder Supports are inserted and removed the same way as a tampon, and let you enjoy life without pads. But Impressa® doesn’t absorb leaks – it helps stop leaks before they start. Poise® Impressa® Bladder Supports are inserted and removed the same way as a tampon, and let you enjoy life without pads.

Can you pee with poise Impressa in?

Impressa® will not stop you from urinating and it should not move or fall out during bowel movements, so go ahead and use the bathroom as you normally do while wearing Impressa®.

How long can you wear a poise Impressa?

12 hours
How long can I wear it for? The Poise Impressa can be worn for 12 hours at a time, day or night. However, it should not be worn during one’s menstrual cycle. After 12 hours of use, the Impressa should be removed and thrown away; it is NOT reusable.

What size poise Impressa do I need?

Finding your right size is easy with the Impressa® Sizing Kit. To get started, try Size 1. If the bladder support feels comfortable and you experience little or no leakage, then Size 1 is right for you. If you feel comfortable but still experience leakage, continue to try the next size.

Why do poise Impressa expire?

Hello – The expiration date is used to let you know how long we’ve confirmed that the product will apply the necessary pressure to help prevent leaks. Because of this, the Poise Impressa bladder supports may be less effective if the expiration date has passed and at that point, we don’t recommend you use the product.

Is it safe to use lubricant on poise impressa?

None of our parent testers had any difficulties when it came to inserting or removing Poise Impressa Bladder Supports, but it’s safe to use lubricant if you’d like. Although Impressa can’t be reused, discreetly disposing it is just as easy at home as it is in a public washroom. I love how discreet this is.

When is the best time to use poise impressa?

Impressa can’t be used when you’re on your period, so one box will last a month if you’re using them a few days a week, while you’ll need two for daily or near daily use. The moms who tested Impressa for us rated the value very good overall, with effectiveness, comfort, ease of use and quality contributing to the value.

How much does a poise impressa starter kit cost?

A starter kit (CAD $14.99) includes samples of its three sizes so you can try them out and figure out what’s right for you. (If it’s your first time using a tampon-like product, the instruction manual offers step-by-step diagrams to ease the process.)

Is the poise impressa bladder support a good product?

One mom noted that Impressa only moderately reduced leaks when she had a coughing fit, but said it otherwise it worked great. Overall, the moms who tried this bladder support said it makes managing bladder leakage easier and less awkward, and they prefer it over incontinence pads or liners.