Depend Guards Incontinence Pads for Men, Maximum Absorbency, 104 Count (2 Packs of 52), Packaging May Vary

I started using Depend For Men Guards 17+ years ago, shortly after radical prostatectomy surgery for very aggressive prostate cancer. That was 1996 and I was 52 years old at the time. Mine was a classic case of the cancer being removed but the patient leaking; and I've continued to leak since. While I've tried virtually all available brands of absorption pads in the past, I find that Depend Guards work the best for my circumstances. For that reason I've stuck with these guards through all of their various changes and modifications over the years. Frankly, while there is still plenty of room for improvement, they have advanced considerably during that time and IMO are the best deal going for my use. There are several suggestions I'd like to offer for others using or considering using these guards. These are things that I've discovered, during my almost 2 decades of use that have greatly improved my quality of life,.. ** First and foremost, this new version, IMO, absorbs much more fluid than past versions and contains it better than in the past. Also, the new version seems to have much improved odor control over previous Guards. That is especially appreciated during long wear times. ** Personal fluid leakage varies from day to day, even hour by hour. It is up to the user to monitor themselves and change pads at necessary intervals to prevent the pads from becoming overly saturated and therefore start overflowing. ** My pad use sometimes varies radically, depending upon fluid/food intake, exercise, alcohol consumption, sleep duration, medications, wellness or illness, etc. Sometimes a pad may last me for 12 to 15 hours and other times a change is warranted every 3 to 4 hours. Failure to monitor leakage, and act accordingly by changing the pad as needed, may lead to embarrassing circumstances.. ** Pad performance is very poor when used in boxer-style underwear. ** Pad performance is so-so to poor when used in loosely fitted jockey-style shorts ** Pad performance became quite good when I switched to bikini-brief style underwear. This type of brief rides much lower on my abdomen, provides a good pouch for the pad and my 'package' to rest in, and generally provides excellent support of the pad close to my body. This combination catches virtually all leakage and generally prevents leakage around the already much-too-narrow pad. It also tends to keep the pad positioned where I put it rather than where it wants to wander off to.. Using the bikini briefs also allows me to place the top of the Guard up along the elastic waistband of the briefs and further helps hold everything in place. ** When I plan to be active, out in a crowd or social setting, or may be sitting in unusual positions, I wear the bikini-brief underwear as above and use TWO PADS inside the pouch. The 1st pad I place on the left side of the pouch, opposite the right side where I normally dress myself. The 2nd pad is moved as far to the right as possible while still keeping the pad adhesive completely within the underwear. The 2nd pad in tends to overlap the 1st pad and allows the two pads to act as one wide pad. I can wear this two-pad arrangement for a full day of active use and typically only need to change out the right-side pad when it becomes saturated. The more active I am the fewer pad changes are required. Plus, this method also provides much improved pad coverage in an active environment. It may initially take several attempts to get the two pads placed properly, but once this is figured out this system works exceptionally well, at least for me. ** Discarded Guards can normally be wrapped using the adhesive strip protective cover from the new pad to secure the rolled-up old pad. The little bag the new pad comes in will usually also hold the used pad until it can be properly discarded. ** Always keep spare Guards handy unless you have your leakage figured out quite accurately. A Guard or two can easily be carried in a pocket. ** Being "OCD" or "anal-retentive" as my wife says, I typically write down on the package the day I open a new package of 52 pads so I can monitor the usage rate for future ordering. Currently my rate of use for a package of 52 Guards runs between 10 and 15 days. Therefore I know that I'll typically use 2 or 3 packages a month. This allows me to monitor pricing and order for future needs when the pricing is low. I prefer to keep at least a 2 or 3 month supply on hand. Other uses: I always pack an emergency bag or back pack of some sort in my vehicle when venturing away from home. In it I carry spare meds, other emergency items I may need and always a decent supply of First Aid stuff, "just in case".. These pads, and other similar pads, have MANY potential applications in emergencies. They can be used as absorption pads or sponges for blood or other fluids. They can be rolled and used under a tourniquet to slow or stop blood flow. The backs of these pads are plastic and along with the adhesive material can be used to temporarily stop air leakage in the event of a puncture wound to the chest cavity. With duct tape or medical tape the pads can be incorporated as a bandage for various parts of the body.. Use your imagination. Typically I'll have at least a dozen of these guards in any emergency bag I have in the vehicle. In addition to emergencies, these Depend Guards work well as absorption pads in men's underwear.. UPDATE: 17 July 2016 - It is now TWENTY YEARS PAST MY PROSTATE CANCER SURGERY. I continue using the Depends Guards as my primary absorption pad. They continue to work quite well for me.. I am, however, evaluating another pad that is giving promising results. That is the PREVAIL MALE GUARDS, MAXIMUM ABSORBENCY pads also available on Amazon. The PREVAIL MALE GUARDS are almost identical to the DEPEND GUARDS FOR MEN, with the exception that they are slightly thicker than the Depend's Guard with more absorbent pad. The Prevail guards appear to hold a considerably larger quantity of leakage than the Depend's Guard. This is an advantage in that it reduces the chance of mishaps, but the Prevail Guards also weigh more when at full capacity. That additional weight may become problematic if the underwear is not up to the chore of supporting the added weight. I continue to evaluate the Prevail Male Guards and the jury remains out on the final decision.. Allow me to also thank those who have posted their kind and generous comments over the years regarding this review. This is a "touchy" topic for those with the problem and I'm happy that my comments have been a help to so many people. Over time I've found that by following my own advice here that my quality of life is quite good and remains that way simply by being aware of my problem and staying on top of the situation. After 20 years of coping with it, it is now pretty much 2nd nature to me to be vigilant in preventing mishaps.. I hope that others with similar challenges can find the same peace of mind as they learn to adjust to the changes in their life caused by incontinence and learn to deal with those changes accordingly. Best wishes to all in their quest to control life's little problems.. ;) UPDATE: 2 November 2016 - I have been experimenting with the PREVAIL MALE GUARDS, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HB0FRU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 for several months now.. I find them to be superior in most aspects verses the Depend Guards For Men.. The Prevail Male Guards: - are about the same size, weight, and dimensions as the Depend Guards For Men - absorb significantly more leakage than do the Depends - control overflow much better than the Depends - have a longer and much stronger adhesive strip to hold the pad in place - cost slightly more than Depends but usage rate is much lower than the Depends; the cost about balances out between the two. - are just as convenient to use and dispose of as the Depends - in my opinion, are a superior product to the Depend Guards For Men, Maximum Absorbency I hope this information helps make life more comfortable, and dry, for others who use these types of products..

I found these shields work very well in my briefs including for times that more retention is needed. They stick well on my briefs. This is my second order. I tried others. These are the best.

good item

**dog moms and dads** I use these for my 7 pound, incontinent foster dog. His urine output has increased a lot over the last few years so just his washable diapers with a washable insert were no longer cutting it. He's a size 9 waist in doggie diapers (usually the XS size) and the width of the pad stretches slightly beyond his diaper. The length takes up the entire diaper except for the Velcro square side. (See photos) He does not sleep in diapers, but he does wear them for about 12 hours a day. I have to change out the pad at least 2 (sometimes 3) times during that period, and when I replace it the pad is heavily soaked. The fact that I go through so many with him makes me wonder how well these would work for an adult human. There is no odor control and even though the entire diaper is covered by the pad, the diaper will stink after use too. The price is not terrible compared to other urinary incontinence pads.

I purchased Depend Incontinence Guards for a rather unique reason: my handicapped weiner dog, who has no control of his bowel movements. Yes, you read that right. Finding a solution for my little buddy's "accidents" was quite the adventure, but Depend Guards came through in the most unexpected way. First off, let's talk about that super absorbent core. These things can absorb 25 times their weight in liquid and turn it into gel. Trust me, I've seen this in action more times than I care to admit. My dog can unleash a Niagara Falls-level surge, and these pads handle it like a champ. Now, you might be thinking, "But aren't these designed for men?" Yes, they are, but that cup-like shape? Turns out it's perfect for fitting snugly in my dog's little diaper. No extra bulk, no discomfort – just pure, unadulterated absorbency. Discretion? Oh, absolutely. These pads have a strong adhesive that keeps them securely in place, even on the most wiggly of weiner dogs. And each one comes individually wrapped in a pocket-sized pouch, which is a godsend when you're out and about and need to do a quick change. Comfort? My dog hasn't complained once. The liner technology wicks wetness away from his skin, keeping him dry and happy. Plus, the one-size-fits-all design means I don't have to worry about finding the right fit – it's always perfect. In summary, Depend Incontinence Guards have turned out to be the unsung heroes in our household. They're not just for men; they're for handicapped weiner dogs with a penchant for spontaneous flooding. If you find yourself in a similar situation (and let's be honest, who hasn't?), give these a try. Your dog – and your sanity – will thank you.

Product works great, just now longer need them.

Not wide enough and urine leaks

Great product, purchased these for my dad and they give a little more absorbency and comfort along with hid depends underwear.

Están bien, pero tienen mayor absorción los marca Tena y en el precio no hay tanta diferencia.

Very poor absorbency will not purchase this product again

This is the second time I buy this product for my father. He has been struggling with incontinency following a surgery, but this product helped him get back to his normal life. It doesn't leak even when sitting with the pad on, let alone when walking or during daily activities. Highly recommend it for anyone who needs it.

Excellent pads for medium incontinence. God design for comfort.