Are you using the "wrong" pad?

Although urine loss is perfectly natural, most women find it embarrassing. For younger women, losing urine at inappropriate times can be particularly upsetting. To help manage light to moderate incontinence, many women purchase pads that were designed for absorbing thicker menstrual liquids over a few hours, and not the lighter, more fluid and copious liquid associated with sudden urine loss. The result is usually leakage from the sides and ends of the pad, which can cause discomfort and tell-tale marks on clothing. Although most women are aware of incontinence pads, many fear that they may be bulky and not as convenient to carry or use as a pad designed for menstrual loss.

Special features that work

Pads designed for incontinence have special features that absorb and lock in thinner liquids promptly and effectively, removing the uncomfortable sensation of cooling urine, and the risk of embarrassing leakage. Today’s incontinence products, such as Poise® pads and liners, are thin and discreet and slip conveniently into a purse, pocket or briefcase, just like a menstrual pad. In fact, due to recent advances in absorbence technology, they are less bulky than many maxi-pads on the market and are comfortably contoured for a more protective fit. Poise® products are available in five absorbencies—from very light to ultimate—and have custom features such as wings and extra length/coverage to ensure you have the protection you need. The blue Absorb-Loc® technology immediately absorbs and locks moisture away while neutralizing odours. Many women who have used period pads before switching to incontinence pads and liners have said they had no idea what they were missing: that the improved absorbence and discreet packaging was the perfect solution for their individual needs.