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Hey gals,
Are we alone? Just us chickies? Ok, good. Want to share something just among us girls. Huddle up!
You know how ads pop up on your Facebook feed? Is it just me or does it sometimes seem like Facebook is clairvoyant (Google, too) and they just sneak those sponsored advertisements into your feed or searches that reflect things you have shopped for or researched. Until I caught on, I was truly impressed…thinking ‘wow, those folks at Facebook (or Google) put up a picture of that cute little top I was just looking at on SheIn last night’. What are the odds? Well, in January I started seeing these little ads for Icon underwear for women who tinkle. And since I am a tinkler, sometimes much more than I care to admit, I clicked on the graphic in the margin of my FB page to learn more; to try to figure out why I was targeted with this advertisement on my news feed.
Turns out Icon underwear are pee-proof panties designed to keep you (by saying you, I mean me) dry and odor-free all day long. Yikes! How did Facebook know that there are times when I spend more time dashing to the bathroom than I do anything else. I know where all of the bathrooms are in all of my favorite stores and often go straight to the potty before even attempting to shop. I plan what I am drinking (water not alcohol) every day by what I am going to be doing…a lot of water when I am going to be home, less water when I am going to be running errands, no water when I am going to the gym or on a hike or long walk. But I haven’t really shared that with the world so how did Facebook know?
Probably because I have researched chronic kidney disease after being diagnosed with it several years ago. “Big Brother” is taking notes on everything we do. (Hi, Big Brother!)
Whatever the case, I decided to write the folks (women?) at Icon to ask if they would send me a pair of their underwear in exchange for my blog review. Chelsea Leibow, the Head of Public Relations/High Priestess of Period PR for Icon’s parent company Thinx, declined my offer but did send me a promocode for $5 toward the purchase of a pair of their magical underwear.
I purchased a pair of their hi-waist panties in a nude-ish color and received them in the mail a few days later. I was a little concerned that PC would see the package in the mail and start wondering if I was no longer potty-trained. It’s bad enough that I have to run to the bathroom multiple times everywhere we go together, I didn’t want him to start thinking about what happened if I didn’t run fast enough but the panties came discreetly and attractively packaged in brown paper, and then inside the paper, this cute zipped envelope.
Pretty packaging goes a long way with me. Good first impression, especially for something you (me) are (is – no, that would be I and am) feeling a little uncomfortable and sensitive about already.
Inside the vinyl envelope were my (yes, I said MY) underwear and note from the company.
The note explained how the pee-proof panties work – they hold up to 5 teaspoons of…moisture?…and wick it away from the body.
See the black fabric…that’s where the magic happens.
After taking my photos, I tried them on. While they look a little like the hi-waisted, ‘mother underwear’ of my own mother’s days (and lingerie drawer), these were actually kind of flattering. The fabric is soft and smoothing with a little give and support at the same time.
The lining is a somewhat thicker than the body of the panty but not bulky or bunchy by any means. They are machine washable and can be tumble dried on low heat. Ooops. Not sure I did that.
On this particular day when I took them for a dry run…ha!…I did have a good day. No dribbling, no leaking and made it to the restroom every time without incident, or accident. And let me clarify here, that I don’t have dribbling or leaking or incidents very often. But wearing my Icon panty, I felt more confident. Like I was wearing insurance. Hmmm, not sure how that would look. So I give the Icon pee-proof underwear two enthusiastic thumbs up.
And there’s more to love about Icon. It is available in bikini or hi-waist, sizes xs to xxxl, and in three colors – nude, black and blue. While the underwear is a little pricey compared to what I pay for five pair of Victoria’s Secret panties (which aren’t cheap), you can buy packages of various numbers of underwear in a variety of sizes and colors and get up to a 20% savings. They come with a 30 day money-back guarantee for a full refund.
Best of all, they work with the Fistula Foundation to fund medical care and surgery for women around the world suffering with fistulas. A loved one near and dear to me has had to deal with this often humiliating, emotionally debilitating health problem. Icon states that “1,000,000 women suffer from this condition, but fewer than 20,000 are treated each year.” [source]
For more information on the Icon underwear for women who tinkle, please visit their webpage, here. Through their blog, you (I) can learn about foods that promote healthy bladder control and exercises for strengthening the pelvic floor and more. And you (I) can (have) follow(ed) them on Pinterest, here.
If you know anyone who, like me, makes mad dashes to the public restrooms everywhere they go or gives up drinking water (or anything else) when they are away from home out of fear…please share this post with them.
Thank you for indulging me what might border on TMI. Let’s consider this a public service announcement. Oh, question of the post. No, I won’t ask THAT. Question: Why do you think Icon doesn’t have a thong style? Tee-hee!
Hugs and kisses,
Sheila @ Sheila's Potpourri
You are hysterical! Yet this is so helpful!! I’ve not heard of this brand! Thanks for sharing!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Awww, thank you, Sheila. I truly like my ONE pair that I have only worn ONCE but will be wearing it more often and investing in a couple more – maybe even a bikini!!!
Cheryl
Hello Leslie I finally found you, we have a friend in common (Sharon). I don’t know if she’s told you about me but I am the one that lives in Houston. Love your blog and your style, keep up the good work.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Hey love! So glad you found me! I do KNOW you from our mutual buddy, Sharon. I hope you are settled into life in Houston and enjoying being there. It is such a big, big city but there is so much to see and do, IF the humidity doesn’t get to you first. Thank you so much for coming by and for leaving me this sweet comment. Hope to get to
know you better! XO
Donna
After suffering through a summer cold/virus/heebie-jeebies for the last ten days, I could have used this product. Coughing causes leakage and I was ready to send the hubs to the store for Depends. Will definitely have to check this out for “just-in-case”. And yes, you are one funny lady! xoxo
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Hey Donna! So glad to know I am not alone in this. It isn’t really something you can just “visit” about with your hubby or kids. These panties are wonderful and I am going to be ordering more for those days when I want to drink water during the day. Thank you for commenting so often, it makes me smile. XO
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I had some issues with this after I had Autumn and I never thought it’d go away, but thankfully it did… I do know some friends with these problems tho and I def. will recommend this product to them! I had never heard of it!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I think after life and our bodies settle down, a lot of times these temporary incontinence problems diminish. And I really don’t have to worry but I do have to spot the bathroom in a new restaurant or store right away, just in case.
Sharon
Thanks for all the info BFF! I might need those in a few years but will pass along the info to friends! I still don’t understand thongs of any sort except the ones that go on your feet! 😊
Leslie Roberts Clingan
LOL, yeah, thongs…must have been invented by a guy.
Mary
LOVE this post, Leslie! I, too, have the tinkle problem. Glad you addressed it with such humor-and yes, our men just don’t get it.
Will be looking for this product.
P.S. I plan all my outings based on where the bathrooms are. Don’t want to run in the house doing the “tinkle dance”!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Love it…tinkle dance. I am often dancing!! Here I thought I had twinkle toes now I know they are tinkle toes! XO
Whitney @ Whitney à la mode
This post is so hilarious and real! I love it! I’ve been curious about Thinx panties so this review is helpful!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Whitney!!
Abbie
I don’t need these YET but I love your voice and reading your posts!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Abbie! I hope you won’t need Icons ever…but just in case!