Slate's Geezer Issue One Year Later: What's the Best Adult Diaper?

An aged man is sitting on a park bench one afternoon. A random projectile inconveniently pegs his arm and startles him. A couple seconds later, his pants gradually darken from the crotch down the pant leg. "So much for super-absorbent!" the aged man might protest while he turns a pale pink from frustration and embarrassment.

Finding the right adult diaper is a challenge: Which brand will fit best? Which will absorb the maximum amount of liquid? Will my clothes look OK with the diaper? How long can I wear a wet diaper?

Justin Peters conducted a research-study on the various adult diaper brands (Affirm, Certainty, Kroger, Depend, etc) to see which ones had the best quality, comfort, absorbency, and style for the elderly burdened with bladder-control problems or incontinence. Peters tested the "super-absorbency" adult diaper through his "three-pronged" testing procedure and rated the diapers on a 5-point scale. During his research he commented that a wet diaper felt like "a damp, loose towel was wrapped around his waist" and a dry diaper was like wearing "portable seat cushions."

With Peters upbeat and humorous comparisons and style he made shopping for adult diapers seem meticulous yet crucial. As much as I dread aging to the point where my bladder cannot function, Peters' findings do nevertheless offer insight to the frustrating, helpless emotions elders experience with incontinence.