Improve Your Quality of Life With The Best Incontinence Pads for Heavy Leakage

If you've ever experienced an unexpected incident of heavy leakage, you are not alone! Estimates suggest around half of women experience some type of urinary incontinence at some point in their lives, making this a very common occurrence.

While this condition can be frustrating and embarrassing, there are plenty of effective ways to manage your symptoms. For example, if you want to avoid pee stains on your clothing and the uncomfortable feeling of wet pants on your skin, you may want to consider using absorbent incontinence pads.

In this article, we'll explore the best incontinence pads for heavy leakage. We'll also touch on how to choose the right incontinence products for your needs and answer some of your frequently asked questions on the topic.

The Two Best Incontinence Pads for Heavy Leakage

Here at Jude, we are proud to offer you two effective options for heavy leakage, including:

1. Jude's Incontinence Pads

Jude's ultra-thin, super-soft incontinence pads are designed to handle everything from medium leaks to gushes. Made from corn-based material, you're guaranteed a much softer feeling and a whole lot more comfort. Plus, their construction aims to be environmentally friendly, thanks to the fact that they're made from all-natural materials, including SFI-certified wood cellulose and bamboo.

Choose between a 24-pack and a 96-pack, which can be delivered right to your door for your convenience. Just like sanitary pads, our discreet pads (which are only 4 mm thick) are worn inside your underwear.

2. Jude's Leak-Proof Pants

While not necessarily an incontinence pad, Jude's incontinence pants are designed to hold a stated capacity of up to 8 teaspoons (40 ml) of urine and absorb any pee in as little as 3 seconds, ensuring you stay drier for longer.

Not only are they designed to be ultra-soft and discreet, but the waterproof seams aim to prevent any side leaks, giving you the confidence to go about your day as usual. Plus, they aim to control odour via a three-layer gusset.

For added convenience and a potentially lower environmental footprint over time compared to disposable, our pants are machine-washable and can be worn again and again.

The Benefits of Incontinence Pads

While urinary incontinence comes with many challenges, incontinence pads can help improve your quality of life in the following ways:

Reduced need to carry around extra clothing

If you experience urinary incontinence, you may carry around extra pairs of underwear and pants in your bag, just in case of an 'accident'.

Incontinence pads can reduce the need to do this, as they can keep you dry between changes. Just pop a few absorbent pads into your purse, and you are better prepared to go for the day.

Allow you to live a more 'normal' and fulfilling life

From exercising to meeting up for dinner with friends, the fear of urine leaks can hold you back from enjoying so many of your much-loved activities. It can especially have a major impact on your mental health, relationships, and social life.

However, incontinence pads can help you to relax as you go about your day as normal. There's less need to worry about wet underwear or potential pee stains. You can meet up with friends, go for a run, or do whatever you would usually do that makes you happy.

Contribute to skin health (with correct use)

Proper use of absorbent incontinence pads helps minimise skin contact with urine by keeping the skin surface drier. Maintaining skin dryness is important for skin health, although pads alone do not guarantee the prevention of UTIs. Also, remember to change your pad regularly according to manufacturer recommendations or whenever it becomes wet to maintain skin health.

Help manage odour

Most people would agree that urine doesn't have a pleasant odour. That's why incontinence pads are often designed to help manage the smell of urine by making use of materials that neutralise or mask the odour-causing compounds found in pee.

Reduce the risk of a skin rash

If you have sensitive skin, prolonged contact with urine can cause uncomfortable rashes or irritation, which is a potential issue for those who experience urinary incontinence. Incontinence pads address this issue by drawing urine away from the surface of the pad, thus reducing the risk of skin irritation when changed appropriately.

What to Consider When Choosing Incontinence Pads

With so many different types of incontinence pads on the market, it can be difficult to determine which option is right for you. Here are some of the factors you should take into consideration:

How heavy is your leakage?

By assessing your symptoms and speaking to your general practitioner or urologist, you should be able to determine whether you experience:

• Light incontinence: Occasional, small urine leaks, usually resulting in damp patches on your underwear.

• Moderate incontinence: Regular leaks characterised by a larger volume of urine.

• Heavy incontinence: Leaks are frequent and sometimes even constant, impacting your daily life.

While light incontinence usually only requires liners, moderate to heavy incontinence requires incontinence pads if you want to stay dry.

The material

The material used to create the incontinence pad will play a role in its absorbency and softness. As mentioned, our incontinence pads are made from plant-based materials, making them both gentle on the skin and kinder to the planet.

Other materials used include cotton, super absorbent polymers, non-woven fabric paper, and PE film, among others.

The cost

Since you'll most likely be wearing incontinence pads daily, cost plays a role in which products would be best suited for you. When purchasing a pack of incontinence pads, try to work out the cost per use. However, remember that cheaper pads may imply different features or a lower quality.

Ideally, you want to choose pads that offer the right balance of being cost-effective, comfortable, and highly absorbent for your specific needs.

Disposable pads vs washable pads

The two main types of incontinence pads are:

• Disposable pads, designed to be worn once and then disposed of

• Washable pads, which can be washed and worn repeatedly.

The option that is best suited for you will depend on your personal preferences, as each type comes with its own list of pros and cons. For example, washable pads are great as they are a once-off purchase, but washing them can be time-consuming. Some people also feel that they are bulky and uncomfortable to wear.

On the other hand, disposable pads offer comfort, ease of use, and convenience, but they need to be bought on a regular basis and contribute to waste..

FAQs

How long should you wear an incontinence pad?

While you should always read the advice provided by specific manufacturers, generally you should change your incontinence pad every 4-6 hours or whenever you feel it is wet.

What are some of the other types of incontinence products?

If you experience urinary incontinence, there are plenty of other products that can help make your life easier, including:

• Leak-proof underwear: Incontinence underwear is made up of various layers to help absorb urine and keep you dry throughout the day.

• Incontinence bedding: There is a range of incontinence bedding products to choose from, including bed pads, waterproof sheets, and washable bed protectors. These items provide you with extra protection while you sleep.

How can I minimise my urine leaks?

If you experience urinary incontinence, you should speak to your general practitioner about suitable treatment options. However, may potentially minimise your leakage by avoiding known personal bladder irritants like caffeine, doing pelvic floor exercises correctly, losing excess weight, and treating any underlying conditions such as constipation.

What are the best incontinence pads for heavy leakage?

If you experience heavy leakage, you need to choose disposable pads that provide extra protection. Large-shaped pads with high absorbency levels generally offer more coverage and extra security for heavy leakage.

Are menstrual pads and incontinence pads the same?

No. Menstrual pads are designed to absorb menstrual flow, which typically thicker than urine and absorbed differently. Menstrual flow usually also releases a lot slower than urine leaks, which are typically faster flows.

Final Thoughts

If you experience heavy bladder leakage, incontinence pads can help provide you with the confidence you need to go about your everyday life.

Here at Jude, we are passionate about breaking the stigmas that surround conditions such as urinary incontinence. With more than two million people around the world experiencing incontinence symptoms, there is absolutely no reason to feel ashamed.

While incontinence pads won't 'fix' your incontinence, they play an essential role in helping you manage your symptoms and lead a 'normal' life.