Butterfly® Pads/Body Liners for Bowel Leaks - Men's M/L 48 Count

THIS REVIEW REFERS TO THE PRODUCT BEFORE APPARENTLY IT WAS SUBSTANTIALLY CHANGED:Superb product for those who "leak" from the rear end, for whatever reason. I have used pieces of gauze, roiled up facial tissues, and one or two other makeshift ways of dealing with this problem. Butterfly is a far better way to cope with anal leakage than any of the homemade methods I've used. You need to be aware that this product is not intended to deal with flat-out incontinence. Don't expect it to do what it doesn't claim to do. It does a good job handling leaks. You also need to be aware that it probably will take some experimentation and practice to learn how to place a Butterfly properly so that it is comfortable and works to its maximum potential. It is not difficult at all to place it properly and comfortably, but you should expect to have to use a few of these things initially for practice just to get the hang of it. It won't take long to be able to quickly and easily position the Butterfly correctly, and you will probably be surprised at how quickly you become accustomed to using it and will barely notice it is there. Don't give up on it just because it may not feel "just right" the very first time. You'll be missing out on a product that, for those who need it, does its job very well and very comfortably if you don't give it a fair chance. Very highly recommended.

(psst!) These are the same size as the women's XL. They didn't have any of the men's M/L the last time I ran out, so I bought the women's one instead even though (gasp!) I'm a man. Both work fine. Better and more comfortable than a bit of folded toilet paper. BUT you will use a new one every time you have a bowel movement, take a shower or even most of the time you pass gas, so they can get $$$ in a hurry. My solution is to use the folded toilet paper when I'm only an hour or so away from a shower or if I'm enjoying the thrill of diarrhea and hopping on the toilet every few minutes. Whatever. Way better, more comfortable, and less expensive than adult diapers. Best of all, of course, is not to get old and sick. :(

This thing is worthless. If you have any hair in your crotch it will not stay put for five minutes. If it had more tape it might be better, but I doubt it. Don't waste your money. Zero stars.

The pads work, but the adhesive is very irritating and unfortunately the rash from it is painful and enough to stop using the pads. Too bad, cause they do work, but not worth the pain.

not for semi active people, small areas of adhesive do not hold in place

We live in NZ, so have to import these and Butterfly have been brilliant. There isn't a product like this here. My husband has had rectal cancer and has had several surgeries. This product gives him the confidence to go back to work & not worry, discrete, convenient & they work.....we are real people living through the nightmare of Cancer and this super little liner is great.........we have told our surgeons & specialists about it as we are big fans. Initially my husband was sceptical it would work, but its really changed his day to day life! No man in his 40's wants to wear big pants / nappy type products, and this just gives you your dignity back.

After cancer and colorectal surgery these worked wonderfully during the healing process to prevent from soiling underwear without the complications of gauze and tape. The adhesive can be a little irritating, so what I would do is stick the adhesive to itself and use the backside of the butterfly against the skin. The peace of mind of going out in public and knowing your clothes won't be moist or stained is priceless.

18 Years ago I had radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and over the years I have lost much of my lower bowel control. It had got to the point where I did not want to go out into the public. I often wore "male diapers", which is noisy, bulky and awkward. About a year ago, I found these Butterflys on Amazon, and they have changed my life for the better. I have seen these in stores for Female, but not for Male. . .anyway, they work great to a point (that point being they can be overwhelmed by very loose bowels). (Only happened to me once, and that was at home). Over the past year (since finding the Buterfly, I have made two Airplane trips and twice I have driven over 500 mile in one day with no bowel problem.With the Butterfly and some prior planning there is no reason to stay home. PRIOR PLANNING: If I am going on a long trip or if my bowels are loose, I take two Anti-diarrhea pills the night before, . . .put on my butterfly and go.Now, to the Butterfly it's self. Follow the instructions inside the box. The first few times it is a little awkward , but after a few times it becomes second nature. . .nothing to it. The "BIGGIE" is their shape and the way the adhesive holds it into place comfortably (all day).