A beautifully soft pad. While it's very large, it's so so comfortable and reassuring to wear.
My mother and I care for my grandmother, who has fairly severe urinary incontinence, and having got very dismayed at the huge number of disposable pads we were sending to landfill, we decided to try getting her to use your biggest megapads instead. With one extra insert, one pad can keep her dry all day on a good day, and she is now only using disposables at night, which has cut her used pad output by about 80%, and we're working up to using them at night too. We have also discovered that they work best without the poppers done up underneath, as being a larger lady, the extra width of the wings gives her more coverage, and the pads stay put anyway, which is great.
I suffer from both stress incontinence and an irritable bladder which
necessitates the constant wearing of pads. Unhappy with the cost both
financially and environmentally I looked for an alternative to
disposables that would be comfortable, washable and affordable. I bought
a Mega Pad just to try out and I just wish I had bought it long ago. It
is very comfortable next to the skin (no chaffing - bliss) and the
'nappy rash' I had has disappeared. I have saved myself lots of money,
helped our planet and no longer need to feel embarrassed having to buy
disposables in shops. Thank you so much for an excellent product, please
contact me when there are some more in stock' Chris
Although I bought some mega pads which are the largest pads available and are advertised to be effective for urinary incontinence, I've been using them and have found them ineffective. They are not able to absorb the leaks properly, let alone a full bladder.
Also, they are too expensive for what they are.
I am sorry to hear you haven't been satisfied with the Mega pad. It sounds like you must have near total urinary incontinence, which this pad is not designed for (and it does say in the listing that it won't take a whole bladder). The Mega pad was designed for the heaviest menstrual flow, and in 15 years we have never heard of it being unable to cope with menstrual flooding. We do have plenty of customers who love the Mega pad for weak bladder issues, but it sounds to me like your leaks are just too much for it, and perhaps you should be looking at specifically designed incontinence nappies. We are experts in menstrual flow pads, and although large numbers of our customers use them for weak bladder leaks, they are not designed specifically with that in mind. I do hope you find something to suit your needs.
I didn't realise the inner insert wasn't fixed in. It tangled up while in the wash and it's impossible to get back in place. The shape of the pad (while effective and correct) means you just can't get your hand in to straighten out the insert. The back end of the pad is not open so you can't even pull it straight at both ends. Really not very good. I feel like whoever invented this, didn't fully test it.
So sorry to hear you had this problem with the Mega Pad. I think it may be an issue to do with the size of your hands (weird as that may sound!) or maybe you got a pad that was sewn a little tighter than others, or maybe a combination of the two. Please do take a look on the listing page where there is a video showing you how to put the insert back in place. I will dm you with further help

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Not used the product yet but the service was very fast and efficient 😁

I have a few of these now. Very comfortable and work just as well as disposable ones.

After using the Saalt cup for years but finding the suction particularly uncomfortable after having my second baby, I finally took the leap and ordered this. My only regret is not ordering it sooner! It was so comfortable I forgot I had it in the first night! Simple to insert and remove (that little notch for removal is genius!) Fantastic product!

Very happy. These pads last years! I've had mine about 12 years and still use it! I ordered a night-time pad for my daughter, they're so soft and comfy and give peace of mind at night time. I am so thank-full to this lovely company.

I’ve been buying from honour your flow for years and although my original pads are going strong, my daughters are now old enough and require protection so I’ve bought more. These are my favourite and have never ever leaked! Worth every penny.

Exceptional product. I am in love. Actually looking forward to next time of the month so I can wear them. Comfortable and comforting.

Love the softness and comfort..excellent product

I have a variety of these now which I use for mild incontinence. I have found normal disposable pads were causing irritation. No issues with these, very comfortable and just Chuck in the washing machine

I bought this for an elderly lady with sudden rush incontinence issues and this pad is a good solution for day-time use. Very pleased to have an organic cotton washable product as both the user and I are concerned about the environment and are keen to avoid unnecessary waste. Just about to order more pads.

I was originally looking for a menstrual cup but was unsure of the correct size. I used the contact form to email. The disc was suggested to be better for me. I’ve just had my first period since purchasing the disc. The recommendation was perfect for me. I had zero leaks. Even through a Pilates workout. Emptying is a little messy but I’m sure with more practice that will get easier and failing that I’ll do that in the shower. Stayed in place all day without me having to worry about leaking or changing pads. Couldn’t feel it when it was in either. Thank you so much for taking the time to discuss my needs. I shall definitely return as a customer in the future and have personally recommended the disc to my female friends

These pads are amazing, I have converted and now have a week's worth of pads from this website that I swear by on my period. I have sensitive skin and extra heavy flow so disposable pads were causing me skin problems and rashes, which went away when switching to reusable cloth pads. These are also more absorbent than disposable ones and the slim mega is perfect for the first three days of period I can comfortably wear them at night or at work and not have them leak even though my flow is extra heavy.

Fantastic product!! I've been using reusables for a few years but only recently discovered HYF. Qaulity is unparalleled and I no longer need to worry about leaks, these maxi pads are amazingly absorbant!

Such great pads that are soft, comfy and absorbent. Also love the colour.

These pads are comfortable and good to wear. They contain leakage of urine very well. I wash mine on 60oC they wear very well.

Very pleased with the service and product, would purchase from here again