Not All Incontinence Products Are Created Equal (and My Bladder Clearly Didn’t Get the Memo)

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Let’s be honest—some of these product labels are wildly misleading. You’ll see stuff marketed as “All-Day Protection,” “Nighttime Confidence,” “Ultra Absorbent,” and even “Leak Proof.” Sounds amazing, right?

Then you look a little closer… and it holds maybe 2 to 5 ounces.

Five. Ounces. My water bottle laughs at that. And honestly? So does my bladder—because when I leak, it can be 30, 34, sometimes even more ounces at once. That’s not a “little dribble,” that’s a full-on flash flood 🚨

So when those “discreet” pull-ups or pads fail me (again), I don’t blame myself. I blame the fact that a lot of these products just aren’t made for folks like me.

That’s why I stick to the real heavy-duty stuff— BetterDry, Rearz, InControl and Northshore when I’m feeling cute and crinkly. These are the diapers that don’t mess around. Thick, thirsty, and built for actual bladder-level leaks—not wishful thinking. And yes, I usually slip a pair of plastic pants over them too—because I like knowing I have a soft, crinkly safety net just in case.

And no, I don’t care that they’re bulky. I care that I can go to yoga, sit down at brunch, or take a nap without waking up to a soggy disaster.

That said, I’m always on the lookout for well-designed options that fill the gap between flimsy liners and full-on diaper armor. One newer brand that caught my eye is ORYKAS—they make incontinence boxers that hold up to 10 ounces, plus have a removable pad for even more absorption. That’s already better than most so-called “moderate” protection out there. And while I tend to wear different styles, I could totally see their sleek boxer design working under shorts, leggings or joggers when I want something a little lighter but still reliable for yoga or running. I haven’t tried them yet—but they’re on my list, and I’ll definitely share if I do!

If you’re out there trying to manage real incontinence with products designed for a sneeze or a giggle… please know—it’s not you. You’re not too much. You’re just not using products made for your reality.

You deserve to be dry, confident, and unbothered. ✨

I’d love to know—what works for you? What products have actually lived up to their promises, and which ones made you roll your eyes? Let’s help each other out, because this whole world can be so confusing at first.

And if anyone hears me crinkle? Good. That means I planned ahead, I’m protected, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. 💖

—Alice
Proudly padded, softly confident

#AliceInYogaPants #ProudlyPadded #SoftlyConfident #SelfAcceptance #OutfitDiary #ToteBagDiaries #VisibleHealing #SoftnessIsStrength 


Location: Southern Pines, NC, USA

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