FOCUS GROUP RESULTS
Manage Anal Leakage
Focus group participants opened up about their experiences with common bum-related issues like dealing with excessive sweating and how to manage anal leakage.
Males
Experienced itching and sweating in anal/rectal region, causing significant concern and embarrassment, including fear of having issues in public related to the condition. General causes were attributed to:
Females
Suffered from a gastroenterological disorder such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s disease, colitis, celiac disease, hemorrhoids or other GI disorder. Episodes were often triggered by:
How did this affect their lives?
Most respondents said the condition had affected their life physically as well as mentally and emotionally. Many have limited their activities, staying home when they are experiencing an episode. They frequently carry a change of clothing with them, and clean the area repeatedly as necessary to address the issue. Avoiding social events and activities became their normal line of defense. General responses to the condition have been:
Did they seek medical advice?
The sensitive nature of this condition often makes it difficult for people to talk about their symptoms, even with healthcare professionals. Most participants in the study had not sought advice from a doctor. Those who had sought help had typically spoken with a primary care physician, or in a few cases, a GI specialist. However, none of them reported receiving helpful insight or solutions from these doctors. It’s common for people to search for solutions on their own. Many have tried:
regular activity
99%
respondents said they engaged in regular daily activity while wearing BumPads™.
Ease of use
94%
respondents said that BumPads™ were easy to position correctly.
Comfort
86%
respondents said BumPads™ were comfortable to wear.
Focus Group Demographics
Diverse Group of People
Everyone has a bum, so it’s no surprise that bum-related issues can affect anyone. To best understand the diverse experiences people have with these challenges, we gathered a wide range of participants for our focus groups, covering every angle of the problem. This way, we could develop a solution that works for everyone, no matter the situation.
Age range
Ages included people from 18 to over 75 years old.
gender
The group included both heterosexual and homosexual males and females.
Ethnicity
A mix of ethnicities was included in the group.
Working Status
Included: employed, retired, disabled, student, homemaker and unemployed.
number of symptoms experienced
61%
of respondents reported that they experienced multiple symptoms simultaneously.
some activities that participants avoided
DISSatisfaction with PREVIOUS management approach
80%
of respondents said they WERE NOT SATISFIED with their symptom management approach and were willing to try something else.
enjoy life, odor-free
Keep Dry & Comfortable
BumPads™ offer a discreet, eco-friendly solution to manage anal leakage and odor.