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Eumom Louise on 14 Jul 11Continence is the ability to keep urine in the bladder and then empty it when necessary. To be continent, the bladder must contract and expel urine only when necessary. The urethra must be able to keep the urine in the bladder even when there's increased pressure in the abdomen (such as coughing).