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Managing Stress Incontinence: Comfortable, Attractive, Secure Incontinence Pants For Women

Incontinence pants for women with stress incontinence have come a long way in the past decade. The awkward, bulky and undependable unisex garments of the past have been replaced with protective underwear made just for women, with comfort, security, and style in mind.

Literally millions of women of all ages experience some degree of stress incontinence, which is defined as the involuntary loss of small amounts of urine associated with certain activities such as laughing, sneezing, coughing, jogging, exercising, etc. While stress incontinence is particularly common in post-menopausal women, it can also be a problem for women who are pregnant or who have recently given birth.

Stress incontinence tends to be unpredictable, both in the actions that trigger it and the amount of urine released. Most women who experience stress incontinence have active lifestyles but need some form of protection at all times, which means comfort is particularly important.

For many years there were few options in protective underwear for women. Choices were largely limited to either using bulky unisex disposables or creating a “make-do” solution using ordinary panties and sanitary napkins. The commercial disposables were often ill-fitting, unattractive, and uncomfortable, and using sanitary pads simply didn’t provide secure, reliable protection.

However, the use of innovative new materials and an increasing focus on design have resulted in the development of a wide range of protective underwear for women with all levels of incontinence. Women can now find special waterproof underwear that will fit both their bodies and their lifestyles. Both disposable and reusable undergarments are available in a wide variety of shapes, styles, and designs created to fit well and look good while providing secure, leakproof protection.

Many women who experience stress incontinence find that modern stretch briefs or panties that incorporate a special pad can be an excellent choice. These garments look and feel almost exactly like ordinary underwear, but they provide secure protection against leaks and spotting. Made of lightweight, stretchy knit fabric, they are snug enough to hold the protective padding  securely in place without feeling tight or restrictive.

Some styles stretch incontinence briefs for women have special padding built into the panties themselves, while other styles feature a special pocket to hold the pad. Using removeable disposable pads, most of which incorporate a moisture barrier layer to keep the briefs themselves dry, can be the ultimate in convenience and can make it feasible to be away from home for extended periods of time. The disposable pads can easily be slipped into a purse or briefcase and changed quickly and unobtrusively.

For additional protection, special waterproof pants can be worn over the brief-pad combo. Like the briefs themselves, waterproof pants have changed dramatically in recent years. Stiff, bulky plastic, vinyl, or rubber material has been replaced with soft, flexible composite material that is comfortable, fits much better, and resists cracking.

The combination of incontinence briefs, special padding, and waterproof outer pants can make even strenuous activity and extended wear periods both secure and comfortable.

About the Author

Padded stretch briefs are only one of many options available to women who experience incontinence. A large selection of pads and liners make modern incontinence pants for women uniquely adaptable; find out more at Incontinence Pants – What you Need to Know Before You Buy.

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