The 60-Second Fit & Seal Check

1) 60-Second Fit Check

• Leg cuffs: Run a finger around each leg opening. You want snug contact—no gaps, no rolling.
• Waistband: Lies flat and smooth. If it digs or rolls, adjust or change sizes.
• Tabs / stretch: Tabs meet symmetrically at the hips (not over-stretched). Pull-ons shouldn’t be strained.
• Center the core: Make sure the absorbent core sits where you need protection most (front/back for overnight).
• Freshness window: If you’re about to be active or away from a restroom, change now—prevention beats reaction.

2) Tabs vs. Pull-Ons (pick by moment)

Use pull-ons for daytime movement and discretion; switch to tabs when you want max security (long drives, events, or overnight).

3) Absorbency Ladder (step up when needed)

• Light → Moderate: Short outings, quick errands, low activity.
• Moderate → High: Meetings, travel windows, longer sits/stands.
• High → Overnight: Bedtime change + one level higher for capacity and calm.

Unsure where you land? When in doubt, step up for longer windows—comfort is worth it.

4) Quick Troubleshoot: Match the fix

• Side leaks: Re-seat leg cuffs; check for gaps. If still leaking, go up one absorbency level or consider tabs.
• Front leaks (men) / back leaks (sleep): Center the core; choose style/size that protects where needed.
• Waist rolling: Likely size or style mismatch—pull-ons for flexibility, tabs for structure.
• “I feel damp, not soaked”: Often fit/seal—not capacity. Do the 60-second check first.

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5) Before You Go (30-second checklist)

• Doing anything active (driving, errands, lifting)? Change now.
• Evening plans? Step up absorbency and do a quick seal check.
• Overnight? Fresh change right before bed; consider tabs for capacity.