The trend toward pullups continues..

[Porkchop]

Rob, glad to know that Wal-Mart is still selling cheap crap in every isle!!

[B Brian]

The rate a confidy can absorb pee is among, if not, the best out there. The total amount they can hold is also among, if not, the best as well. I used to have severe flooding with my urges and nit even a tena super or abena xplus could contain one of my floods. The confidry could actually take two or three.

However, I've found they are not the absolute best for wicking to allow the diaper to fully absorb and saturate the entire diaper. If they were, there probably wouldn't be anything close to as good as them. As they are though, only northshore supreme and molicare supers come in a close second for fast absorption and capacity.

[WetDad]

I have been using the Seni Super briefs from Amazon and I have been amazed at how well they wick. Capacity wise these are about as good as the Abena 3, and when I take mine off I find it wicked most of the way up the back, and all the way up the front. I just ordered the Seni SuperPlus from XP Medical, these should be even better. My floods aren't usually very big, as my bladder isn't. The Seni's have worked for me.

[Überaktive]

I started with Tena Pants (the most commonly found here), but I don't know if they are different in the States. The problem is that while Tena Discreet would often suffice as a back-up, they are too small from the crotch, and the larger size is too loose, which both make them feel uncomfortable and risk a leak. So, the Medium size of the Plus absorbency is fine. However, pull-ups are a bit on the expensive side and have a tendency to sag if wet, so I've moved on to use either Molicare Soft Extra or Tena Slip Plus Medium when needed. Tab-fastened products (what are they called, briefs? Diapers?) fit snugly and are easier to change or put on in public restrooms than pull-ups which require removal of shoes and trousers and cause a bit of hassle.

I have tried other brands' pull-ups, but they aren't as good as Tena's. As my need for protection is not daily, I stick to using slip-type diapers for bad days and pull-ups for the gym or as a lighter back-up. However, I think that the general move towards pull-ups is not that good. They aren't the optimal form of protection. Luckily there's the mail order and specialized pharmacies/stores around.

[justej]

god I wish I could use a pull up. I'd soak through that thing so fast though. sometimes if I'm laying the wrong way my confidry will leak up the back of the diaper and out. so frustrating. I have to definitely sleep on a pad. haven't had the problem sitting up so far. *knocks on wood* the wicking could definitely be better.

[cycling_guy]

Pull ups are imo completely useless to sleep in, especially as a male, I may as well wear nothing as I have tried to sleep in a pull up and two things happen 1. Annoyed wife as sheets are soaked 2. A sleepless night for me. I found the abena m3 suitable for work but for home I always use a nappy, it is just more secure and comfortable, i just don't need to worry with a normal brief. But for work the pull up has its uses, but it has to be a premium one, the junk in supermarkets is truly awful, I don't even know who it is designed for?!?

[WetDad]

Pull ups are imo completely useless to sleep in... I don't even know who it is designed for?!?

I can tell you who they are designed for- those who like to do lots of laundry.

[B Brian]

No, they are designed for two groups. Those with very light incontinence, and those in denial about needing better diapers.