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What are sanitary pads for men: how and what are they used for?

What are sanitary pads for men: how and what are they used for?

In social networks, a debate broke out about sanitary napkins for men , and it seems that the fact surprised more than one user and its existence raised many doubts. Here we explain what they are and how they are used.

Nowadays it is common to find all kinds of publications and debates on social networks, this time the topic was male sanitary napkins and regardless of the seriousness and level of knowledge of those who were involved, it caused a furor on Twitter.

From what can be seen in the initial tweet of the user @EyKikx, many people are unaware or unaware of the existence of sanitary napkins for men, which are actually a personal hygiene product that is focused on a specific sector of the population that faces a health problem.

What are men's sanitary napkins?

Men's sanitary pads have been around for many years, but they serve a very different purpose than the feminine pads most are already familiar with.

These are absorbent anatomical products, specifically designed for people with male genitalia who have urinary incontinence.

As the Continence Product Advisor site mentions, there are different types, sizes and absorption levels, depending on the degree of incontinence of each man .

The vast majority of these sanitary napkins are designed to fit the body, although there are some that are only rectangular in shape; In general, they all have adhesive on the back so that they are safely attached to the underwear of the wearer.

These types of sanitary pads have the advantage of being comfortable and easy to change, as well as being discreet, allowing those who use them to carry out their activities as normal without having to worry about incontinence .

How are men's sanitary pads used?

We know that male sanitary pads are not a new invention, but it seems to many that it is a little-known personal hygiene item that they have no idea how to use.

In the published tweet, the user asks his followers for his opinion on men 's towels and adds that, in addition to being useful, they are comfortable and discreet.

The controversy was immediate and without knowing why or what they are used for, most of the comments went against the product and made reference to a supposed weakness of the man for showing interest in self-care; There were even memes alluding to the so-called "princesses", as some people refer to men who they consider do not correspond to the traditional gender stereotype.

There were also comments that appealed to the ecological impact of the sanitary towels, mentioning that those who menstruate are opting for more environmentally friendly options such as the menstrual cup .

Examples of this are comments such as "Women already go for the menstrual cup precisely to avoid leaving so much waste..." and "We no longer need more garbage in this world" are just a few examples.

Of course, there was no shortage of mocking comments about the existence of sanitary napkins for men such as “When will the menstrual cup and tampons come”, “Better use a full diaper”, among many others.

Fortunately there was one or another user who really knew how they are used and why they are important. “Those are incontinence pads, and there have been for years. There are also absorbent disposable interiors, only that nothing arrives in this mountain and people think they are new and attribute strange uses to them”.

Even few netizens pointed out the disadvantages of sanitary napkins , it is said that over time they could cause infections due to the humidity and heat they accumulate.

Regardless of the opinion of each person, the debate on Twitter showed that the issue of sanitary napkins for men requires greater dissemination, since it is necessary to know what they are , what they are for and how they are used.

In addition, it would be quite useful if this case could raise awareness about the need for this type of product that can help a man deal with urinary incontinence , as well as that in the future there are new and better options for those who have this problem.

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