I bought these panties so that I could stop having to wear pads to absorb leakage. They work great, just wish that I had ordered a size smaller, the legs have gotten loose and I am concerned that something might leak out. I wash them in a mesh bag & hang to dry. I thought at first they were expensive, but after I looked at how much I pay for panties anyway, it's not so bad. Took a long time to get them, but am very happy with them!