November is Movember, the month the moustaches come out and the world talks a little more openly about men's health. Mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer are all on the agenda.

There's one part of men's health that still rarely gets a mention: bladder leaks. Incontinence affects around 1 in 10 Aussie men, especially after prostate treatment. It can quietly chip away at confidence, mood and the things that make life good. So this Movember, we're putting it on the table.

The Night n Day team is taking part in Movember this year to help raise awareness of men's mental health. Everyday conversations about bladder health are part of that.

We'll be documenting the whole month right here on the blog and over on our socials. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook, and if you'd like to support the cause, you can donate to Movember below.

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Ask any bloke who's dealt with bladder leaks and he'll tell you the physical side is only half of it. It's the planning, the worrying and the stuff you quietly stop doing.

That's how leaks can feed into low mood, anxiety and isolation. And men are already less likely to reach out. Around three in four people who die by suicide in Australia are men (ABS). That's why the conversation matters so much.

Here's the honest bit: the right products can make leaks easier to manage, but they're not a treatment for how you're feeling. If your mood has taken a hit, that deserves real support too, alongside the practical stuff.

Some of the men in our community, and the families who support them, have shared what getting their confidence back has meant. A huge thank you to everyone who has spoken up. Every story makes it easier for the next bloke.

Most men don't open up across a table. They open up side by side: in the car, on a walk, at the shed, waiting for a fish to bite. If a mate seems off, Movember suggests a simple approach called ALEC:

Want a practice run? Movember's free mental health conversations guide walks you through tricky chats.

If you're the one doing it tough, start with one person: a mate, your partner or your GP. Your GP can help with both your bladder and your headspace, including a mental health plan if you need one. A continence nurse can help with the practical side, so leaks stop running the show.

Save these numbers. You never know when you, or a mate, might need them.

If life is in danger, call 000 straight away.

Practical protection for the gym, the golf course, the ute and a good night's sleep.

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Community quotes are from customer reviews and are shared as written. This article is general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or health professional. Please speak with your GP about any new or changing bladder symptoms, or about how you're feeling.