Enjoy Swimming This Memorial Day, Even if You Use Adult Diapers!
Get ready for another great summer; Memorial Day fires the shot that starts all the fun each year. There is just so much pure fun in all the barely-there clothing, beaches, barbeques, cool drinks and swimming pools.
You might be forgiven for thinking that Summer is a lot less fun for those who have to adjust for some “leakage” under their belts. Actually, the changes to modern lifestyles are amazingly few, given the wonder of disposable adult diapers. Still, summertime presents some special challenges for the incontinent, partly because we tend to wear a lot fewer clothes in the hot weather and partly because diapers are designed to soak up fluids at an astonishing rate. Have you seen what happens when an adult diaper is dropped into a big pail of water? In short, it explodes.
Don’t wallow in self pity because I have good news: You can make a few adjustments and you can enjoy your life while laughing and having fun with friends by the pool or at the beach. You can enjoy light clothing and you can even go swimming.
Not all adult diapers are equal. Some poor-performing diapers are thicker than some thin brands that are very, very absorbent. We are working on a comparison chart but it isn’t quite finished. Still, our research has shown some surprising results. So here’s my first tip: find a brand of diaper that is really thin. Chances are, this type of diaper is going to cost more, but you only need to wear these for those special occasions; when going to the beach or to the pool. You would also do well to try the pads and guards that fit inside normal underwear; these are very discreet and it’s easy to pack a couple of spares in a back pocket or in your purse.
And bring on the light summer shorts, because you can use the ultra-thin diapers or you can use the pads and guards to protect yourself. The pads and guards are particularly awesome little helpers; they are ideal for badmington, biking or golf and they are also perfect if you are celebrating your birthday poolside (or if there is any other reason to believe that you might get thrown into the pool): These little gems won’t explode when immersed in water.
If you want to enjoy swimming too, I have some special acquisitions that you’ll want to consider. You may not have seen these items before and my own company does not carry these items, but if you search online for “Swim Diapers”, or “Waterproof Pants”, you will find a few vendors who specialize in items that will get you into the water without any telltale bulges. You can wear these under normal swimwear and you’ll look great in sunglasses, sipping a Pina Colada, while reclining in an inner tube. Last of all, I would like you to consider another option, but please don’t tell anyone that Kate told you it was okay to do this: If you only leak a little bit and you’re going swimming in a lake or in the ocean, why not just wear a normal swimsuit and let it go? I’ve seen what lake water looks like under a microscope and frankly, your pee in my lake won’t be bothering anybody.
Here’s to a long, hot, fun summer this year!