First Time

[Joec27]

I want to try wearing diapers but don't really know where to start.

[xtrabulk]

Start with diapers! Might depend on your living situation, but I'd try some sample packs. Google "adult diaper sample packs" and start from there. Enjoy!

[Bettypooh]

Yep, a self-answering question With so many to choose from online, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to start so ditto on trying samples. I'd start with one of the 'premium' diapers because you are probably not used to controlling your urine flow enough to avoid leaks from 'flooding' as a newbie. You don't want to ruin your first experience by discovering that you just unintentionally peed all over the bed or sofa Cheap diapers (Depends and store brands) don't flood well at all, so avoid them to start. Some cloth-like covers leak as well, especially when soaked. Many adult diapers are intended for use by incontinents- slow nearly constant leakage instead of a bladder-full all at once, so there is nothing wrong with these diapers, it's just that they weren't designed for the uses we may put them to There are no real standards for adult diaper sizes and a few styles tend to run on the small end of the scale, so do some research or you may unhappily discover that your first 'real diaper' won't fit you

Cloth diapers and their accouterments are another completely different game, the most important thing to look for with them is thickness- a single layer of cloth does almost nothing, but some cloth diapers are sold that way intentionally so that you can add layers to suit your individual needs Cheap plastic panties are not a bargain in the long term, but are a good to experiment with just to see if you like cloth diapers. Avoid the 'all-in-ones' where the waterproof layer is built into the diaper What seems like a great idea isn't when it's time to do laundry, these need long slow low-heat drying time, same as thick single cloth diapers do

That should give you enough to go on to have a decent first experience, but as you can see it's not quite as simple as it seems. You are in luck that you've found what is probably the best website online for gaining knowledge on this subject

Oh, and one last thing- you may find the experience so enjoyable that you will not want to ever stop; this can very easily turn into a lifetime thing once you start

Bettypooh

[astrodiaper]

Yep, a self-answering question With so many to choose from online, it can be a bit overwhelming to figure out where to start so ditto on trying samples. I'd start with one of the 'premium' diapers because you are probably not used to controlling your urine flow enough to avoid leaks from 'flooding' as a newbie. You don't want to ruin your first experience by discovering that you just unintentionally peed all over the bed or sofa Cheap diapers (Depends and store brands) don't flood well at all, so avoid them to start. Some cloth-like covers leak as well, especially when soaked. Many adult diapers are intended for use by incontinents- slow nearly constant leakage instead of a bladder-full all at once, so there is nothing wrong with these diapers, it's just that they weren't designed for the uses we may put them to There are no real standards for adult diaper sizes and a few styles tend to run on the small end of the scale, so do some research or you may unhappily discover that your first 'real diaper' won't fit you

Cloth diapers and their accouterments are another completely different game, the most important thing to look for with them is thickness- a single layer of cloth does almost nothing, but some cloth diapers are sold that way intentionally so that you can add layers to suit your individual needs Cheap plastic panties are not a bargain in the long term, but are a good to experiment with just to see if you like cloth diapers. Avoid the 'all-in-ones' where the waterproof layer is built into the diaper What seems like a great idea isn't when it's time to do laundry, these need long slow low-heat drying time, same as thick single cloth diapers do

That should give you enough to go on to have a decent first experience, but as you can see it's not quite as simple as it seems. You are in luck that you've found what is probably the best website online for gaining knowledge on this subject

Oh, and one last thing- you may find the experience so enjoyable that you will not want to ever stop; this can very easily turn into a lifetime thing once you start

Bettypooh

Premium you say? I've been using Depends and Attends. What brand should I look for. I'm looking for something to flood and you're right, neither one handles flooding as well as I would like.

[Bettypooh]

Just a few of the better diapers are Molicare Super plus, Bambinos (all styles), Tena Slip Maxi, Fabine Exclusiv (Europe or ebay only), Wellness, Dry 24-7 (out of production, get them while you can), ABU Cushies- the list can go on forever Of those I've mentioned, be certain to get those exact styles- some manufacturers offer different products with similar names that may not perform similarly You'll likely not find these at retail except in a Medical Supply store. Almost everyone buys online these days and discreet shipping is the norm.

The diapers available at the major retailers are all at the lower level of the absorbency scale, so there's not much to choose from among them Of these, the only plastic backed ones you're likely to find are the "Depends Protection with Tabs" which is a renaming of the same old "Depends Maximum Briefs" Again look for that exact name or you may get a bag of "Depends with Tabs" by mistake which are cloth-backed All store-brands are pretty much the same and pretty much useless for more than the slowest, lightest leakage. They are still diapers but only in the most minimal way if you are going to use them as intended.

Good Luck with the hunt for the perfect diaper for you, and as always YMMV- what works for others may not work as well for you!

Bettypooh

[astrodiaper]

Thanks!

[FullyLoaded]

When first started experimented with diapers I was

[DavidMW]

[Jilly Poo]

[FullyLoaded]

I tried to cut the trash bag and form it around the 2nd pair of briefs but it leaked after the second wetting.