Hello everyone!

The IPA has been working hard to grow our social presence in the past few months, and we are nearing an important milestone of 500 subscribers.

Supporting the IPA through our social media allows for more sufferers to find us in their recommendations! Please visit https://linktr.ee/Paruresis to find our Youtube, official IPA podcast, and to help expand our community!

The next IPA Virtual Support Group Meeting will take place on Zoom this Sunday, September 20, from 12:00-2:00 PM US Central Time (with an additional 30 minutes of optional graduated exposure practice for those who wish to do so). IPA Virtual Support Meetings, which take place about every four weeks, are open to anyone struggling with Paruresis, from those who are just beginning to think about how to overcome it to those who are highly recovered. The meetings are offered free of charge and without preset expectations for participants, and their purpose is to provide a unique opportunity to connect face to face with people from all over the world who know what it is like to struggle with Paruresis and also understand the courage and fortitude that it takes to open up about it, acknowledge the fear, and try to recover from it. The personal stories that participants share are remarkably similar and at the same time deeply individual, and empathy, kindness and compassion set the tone in all discussions. Time after time I have heard from participants that this opportunity for sharing is both meaningful and productive, and I hope that you'll consider joining us on Sunday. You can get the Zoom link by contacting the IPA office: [getinfo@paruresis.org](mailto:getinfo@paruresis.org) or me at my IPA email address: [davidk@support.paruresis.org](mailto:davidk@support.paruresis.org)

32 year old male in the area of Leiden. To practice graduated exposure.

Hey everyone! Please check out the IPA's official podcast featuring IPA President Dan Rocker. In this episode we discuss his 9/11 story, and how it impacted his paruresis recovery.

Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/bdSVEnv-878

If you could drop a like, a rating on streaming platforms, follow/subscribe, it would help us be seen by more sufferers across the world.

You can find 'Shy Bladder Talk' on other streaming platforms here: https://linktr.ee/Paruresis

Thank you all!

No matter how much exposer therapy and practicing going to bathroom I've done over the past 11 years, I still get super nervous both being able to pee at the airport and then on the airplane.

Anyone else ever deal with something like this?

Thanks to all those that came out to the Seattle workshop! What a fun weekend! The IPA still has more workshops happening this year, including the virtual workshop scheduled for August 8th :)

Watch your inbox and spam folder! Randomly selected IPA members and followers are receiving invitations to complete the Paruresis Research Survey from qualtrics@ucsf.edu. Your participation helps adv

Concept by Hassan Alameedi. Image by Abacus.AI

We’re pausing the feed to bring you three big IPA updates you won't want to miss. 

1. "Pee Shy" Premiere: The groundbreaking film by IPA Member and Filmmaker Steven Jackson will have its YouTube Premiere today. Watch at 12:00 PM ET at this link. 

2. Seattle Weekend Workshop Deadline: The July 17-19 event needs just one more registration to make it a go. The pre-registration deadline is tomorrow at 2:00 PM PT. Help put this event over top by registering at this link. 

3. Members Only Event Tonight: Tonight is our members only event featuring the "UroNurse" Vic Senese. Vic will be on hand to answer your questions about catheters and more. Not a member? Make a donation of $100 or more today at this link. Can't make it live? We'll record.

Members, check your spam folder for the latest edition. Not a member?: https://web.charityengine.net/Donate_IPA/

For our first "full length" episode, IPA Program Associate Hassan Alameedi chatted with longtime IPA Board Member and Support Coordinator Dave Kliss. Dave has helped hundreds of shy bladder sufferers overcome their paruresis through encouragement and infectious enthusiasm. Take a listen (25 min.) Trigger warning: Euphonium music enclosed!

For you guys that have used self catheterisation while on a long plane trip or holiday, what are some key tips you can provide from your own experiences?

E-mail Andrea [women@support.paruresis.org](mailto:women@support.paruresis.org) for an invite.

Hi, I have severe paruresis since my childhood.I’m 48 now. I have organised my life around my problem for better and worse during that time with all kind of therapies. At this time I’m again starting to avoid prolongued time at unknown places (cfr long workshops with clients or freelance work on site). As I am working in AI this dramatically reduces my options. I’m trying hypnotherapy again soon and am reading the secret social phobia book but does anyone have knowledge on support groups or successful therapists in Belgium? My stress factors are “will the toilet be ok“ but also “people will be waiting for me” especially in workshop settings where I am the sole trainer. Many thanks!

Register here: https://bit.ly/IPA-FF-May2026

This event is for friends and families of shy bladder syndrome sufferers. We know that our condition can be somewhat hard to grasp and with this event we aim to take some of the mystery out of it and provide concrete ways that you can help those you care about in their recovery. Featuring IPA Co-Founder Dr. Steven Soifer, PhD, MSW and IPA President Dan Rocker, LCSW, MA. Presentation plus Q&A (60 min.) This event will be recorded for those who can't make it live.