I have had some kind of mild incontinence throughout my adult life. At first, I didn't wear any products for it, then I switched to briefs and put paper towels in them, then guards, then pullups. I switched to the brief-style after recommendations on this board and a realization that my issues were much worse than I had really taken for granted. It was less that I had light incontinence and more that I believed I did, when the reality was that it was somewhat moderate. I still believe my issues are moderate now, as my main issue comes from frequency and urgency.
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1. What criteria did you use to make this decision?
- Cost was a big factor. The pullups that I used were rather expensive and the briefs are not nearly as expensive as the diapers. In addition, my partner had some lying around in storage from a deceased's relative. I found the protection of the briefs to be much better than any pullup or guard combination that I have used.
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2. What were the advantages, and what were the disadvantages?
Compared to guards, the pull ups and briefs are much better. The adhesive on the guards would fall off, my penis would move out of place. The guards are not a good solution for anything more than the lightest of incontinence. In regards to the pull-ups, the brief style gives me a bit more security. It can handle floods well, though I don't deal with that much. I deal with a frequent dribble as well, and it gives me peace of mind that I won't deal with leaks or any awkwardness with it. It may just be a peace of mind thing, but since switching to the brief, I've never had any spots on my pants or leaks from the pullup. Changing a brief is also a lot easier than a pullup since I don't have to remove any clothing, just pull down.
I've found that compared to pullups, briefs are not that much of a change, really just how you put them on and the potential bulk. Most of the tab-style briefs, outside of the premium ones, fit under clothes really well and are hardly noticable.
It may also be because I find the fit of a brief to be much superior to a pullup due to its modularity.
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3. Is there a particular fitted brief that would be particularly suitable for someone in my situation?
When I first started, I used the Tranquility slimline. I am very fond of these. The Tena stretch was also a very good, breathable, and comfortable. The only different between that and a pullup is how you put it on and the fit. I found them very comfortable.
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4. Is there anyone who experimented with fitted briefs but ultimately decided that pull-ups were the best option for them?
I have not.