So I recently have been using plastic backed briefs (NS Supreme) while out and lower quality single use briefs at home. The NS briefs are expensive, but I have found I need less of them compared to the lower quality briefs. The lower quality briefs are free to me, which allows me to use a higher quality brief when out and about, which gives me confidence and saves a lot of money. The plastic backed briefs can hold multiple voids, they keep urine odor at bay, and do not sag. They offer the most protection against leaks when seated, which for whatever reason, I cannot suppress the "urge"/spasm when I am seated. Cloth backed briefs also seem to get my compression shorts "damp" even if they are not leaking. I don't have the extra money to invest in multiple pairs of PUL pants right now (hoping Medicaid can help cover cost of supplies, so I may be able to then have the extra cash to invest in some PUL pants).
I feel that the plastic backed briefs are overall better, but I am having a hard time getting them to fit right. They seem to leak out the back, if they do leak. I find it harder to get them taped tightly enough, and they are not refasten-able/lack a landing zone, so if I make it to the bathroom, I have to use the second-chance tapes which sometimes pop. With cloth backed briefs, I can refasten them more and adjust. I'm not sure if the issue with the plastic backed briefs is the fit or not, but my only solution was to invest in some boosters to see if that will prevent them from leaking out the back. I figured that's a lower cost way to get around the issue for now, since I only use the higher quality products out and about. Although I love the sag-prevention/odor retention of the plastic briefs, I am not sure how to get them to fit better, or if I should return to using a cloth-like brief as I can refasten them. If anyone has any advice to give, I'd appreciate it. I would like to consult with a continence nurse, as I've been dealing with this independently for a while, and feel still feel lost at times. However, there is only one serving the area I live in, so I may have to wait for a while or go a different route. Thanks!
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