Comfy high cut briefs that catch the leaks that miss your liner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was honestly amazed at how comfy these briefs were once I got past the annoying high cut style and actually wore them. At 170, size 12-14, I thought size Large would be plenty big for the “runs small” reviews. At first try, I couldn’t keep them on for a day of skiing when I felt them ride up my butt cheeks. A lot of bigger/older women like full coverage undies. (Imagine how the body on the front of package looks on the back? Half those cheeks must be showing! 😳) However, when I finally gave them a second chance, I was surprised to notice how the butt cheek area stretches out and sort of melded with my bottom so it wasn’t uncomfortable. While my weight was down to 161 by then, I don’t think that made a difference for the fit. I have an average, not full figured bum, but I do have a tummy. The high waisted style was super comfy over my stomach as well. Since I can feel the bumps of the fabric elastic through my clothes, I don’t understand how they can be discreet, but I guess the stretch sort of smooths out the fabric. I asked and no one could see them through my thin stretch jeans, or my thicker stretch leggings, to my surprise! I even wore the black ones with a long, loose, light colored floral dress (no slip) and didn’t see the black showing through. I don’t have a huge bladder leak problem, but I think these are a great option for those who find leaks sometimes miss their liners (or half of it) and wet their undies. This has happened to me so often, but not with the boutique panties continuous inner liner. The narrowness of the absorbing material makes them more comfortable- but I wonder how quickly it could absorb a large bladder leak. I decided to try this out seated with a full bladder (that I could hold), as sometimes a coughing episode will result in a full bladder dump. At first leak, it seemed to absorb, but with the full release the urine filled up the front of the pad too quickly, and then spilled up over the absorbing core thru the panties. This was evident even though there was more to absorb in the back. It may not have happened if I was standing. For this reason, they would probably work well for light to moderate leakage overnight, as the urine could spread out evenly without as much pressure as sitting. My biggest Con, aside from the high-cut style, is the breathability during hot weather or workouts. I did feel the crouch area warm up quite a bit on a warm afternoon. I would worry about dampness wearing them long-term during summer months. I also wish they were biodegradable, so for me, I would reserve them for special occasions. My Pros include how comfortable, soft and stretchy the material is (no elastic digging in your waistline), odor control (even after a leak) and confidence to avoid light leaks discreetly for those unpredictable long days! What a gift to not worry about those leaks that miss the liner-especially when a cough or sneeze comes along! 😍