Bladder weakness and male incontinence affect more men in the UK than people realise, an expert has claimed.

Many people regard urinary incontinence as a predominantly female condition, because it is often associated with a history of childbirth.

However, Zoe Brimfield, brand manager for Tena Men incontinence pads, revealed that male incontinence and bladder weakness is more common than people think, with one in nine men in the UK experiencing the condition to some extent.

"That's around 3.6 million men - enough to fill the stadium at Twickenham 44 times over and Lord's Cricket Ground 128 times over," she pointed out.

Ms Brimfield noted that bladder weakness can seriously affect a man's quality of life, leading them to feel isolated and embarrassed about their condition.

But she revealed: "Tena Men pads specifically designed for male bladder weakness can help men feel fresher, more comfortable and ultimately more confident."

Other products for men include Lil Pants Maxi and Lil Pants Super, which come in a range of sizes and absorbency levels to suit men with light bladder leakage through to men with heavy incontinence.