Paruresis: Shy Bladder Help
Overcome Shy Bladder Anxiety
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
A Calm Path to Freedom — Your Private Companion for Shy Bladder
Paruresis (shy bladder syndrome) affects up to 16% of the population, yet most people suffer in silence. This app gives you a structured, evidence-based program to gradually overcome anxiety — at your own pace, in complete privacy.
GRADUATED EXPOSURE PROGRAM
Follow an 8-step ladder from practicing at home alone to confidently using any public restroom. Each level includes personalized guidance: what to do before, during, and after practice, backed by
scientific research.
- Level 1: Home Alone
- Level 2: Friend's Residence
- Level 3: Quiet Cafe
- Level 4: Library
- Level 5: Shopping Center
- Level 6: Airport Terminal
- Level 7: Workplace
- Level 8: Any Environment
QUICK HELP — WHEN YOU NEED IT NOW
Stuck in a stressful situation? Quick Help provides instant support with calming green noise, active noise cancellation, and guided breathing — right when you need it most.
5 BREATHING TECHNIQUES
- 4-7-8 Breathing (vagus nerve activation)
- Box Breathing (Navy SEAL technique)
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Extended Exhale Breathing
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation + Breath
PERSONAL DIARY
Track your experiences, reflect on progress, and see how far you've come. Your journal stays 100% on your device.
EDUCATION & SUPPORT
- Understand what paruresis is and why it happens
- Learn the science behind graduated exposure therapy
- Read recovery stories from people who overcame it
- Know when to see a doctor
PROGRESS TRACKING
- Success rate and attempt history
- 7-day anxiety trend chart
- Streak counter for motivation
- Per-level statistics
YOUR PRIVACY IS SACRED
- All data stored locally on your device
- No cloud uploads without your explicit consent
- Export or delete your data anytime
- No account required
This app is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological help. If you experience acute urinary retention, seek emergency care immediately.
Privacy Policy
https://paruresis.app/privacy-policy
License Agreement:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- minor bugs were fixed
The developer, Echelon App Limited, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Echelon App Limited
- Size
- 53.9 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Paruresis Premium (Monthly) $9.99
- Paruresis Premium (Yearly) $59.99
- Copyright
- © Echelon App Limited