The first washable boxer brief built for light to moderate leaks. For me, a serious alternative to Tena Level 3 and 4 or Depend Maximum Guards.
Found them in a prostate surgery Facebook group. Some guy mentioned them. Almost scrolled past it.
Menvault was made by guys who actually went through prostate surgery themselves.
Honestly? I'd heard it all before. Tried enough products that promised everything and delivered nothing.
I wasn't expecting much.
Tested these during golf, long walks, a full day at the office, and overnight. They hold up to 10 fl oz (300ml), about a can of soda. On a heavy day I leak 8 to 9 fl oz.
Third week in, bad stress leak mid-round. Felt it happening. Checked when I got a moment.
Little damp the first minutes but contained.
Nothing reached my pants.
That was the worst case I hit.
Protection covers everywhere it needs to be. Front, inner-leg sides, back.
No carrying spares. No akward changing in restrooms.
One pair in the morning. Shower in the evening. Fresh pair after.
Two pairs a day. That's the whole routine.
They also include a washable guard you can slide in when you need extra protection. Stays in place, doesn't shift like adhesive pads used to.
Used it once on a long flight. Didn't think about it again until I landed.
That constant irritation. That itchy, raw feeling from being wet all day.
With pads it never went away.
With Menvault it's gone.
Soft bamboo fabric, breathable all day. Dries faster than any guard or pull-up I've tried.
But here's the kicker.
No odor. Zero.
Besides a lot of water, I still drink coffee and Coke Zero every day, eat fish, and take vitamins that make my urine smell stronger.
Nothing came through.
Are they as thin as regular underwear? No. There's padding in the front, sides, and back.
But none of it shows under clothes.
Wore them under thin khakis all week, nothing visible. My wife can't see the difference. Last week I changed in the locker room after golf with my buddies. Nobody noticed.
Let's talk about the money.
First order was 4 pairs for $100 during seasonal sale, shipping included, discreet plain box.
That number made me hesitate.
But I did the math. Spending around $500 a year on Tena Guards alone, plus underwear I had to throw out every few months from adhesive residue and urine staining.
Broke even in six weeks.
Ordered grey by mistake, meant to get navy. Emailed them. Sent the navy at no charge, no questions asked.
As for washing, separate cold wash, regular detergent. No smell, no staining, no breakdown after months of washing.
Identical to day one.
Two gripes. Only come in black, navy, and grey. No fly opening either, though I stopped using it the day I started wearing guards anyway.
On sizing, I wear a Large in Hanes boxers. Same size in Menvault. Order what you usually wear.
The result?
I forget I have leaks during the day.
Not thinking about bathrooms everywhere I go. Not calculating how full the pad is before I stand up. Not carrying spares in my back pocket just in case.
I feel normal again. More myself. The active guy I always was before all of this started.
That's what I paid $100 for. And it was worth every cent.
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17 CommentsWell, I never thought I would be leaving a review for something like this, but here I am!As a man of 60, who is very active and loves to hike and walk long miles everyday, long drives, etc. these Menvault boxers have really been incredibly helpful and life affirming. Okay, this will sound strange: but they give me that extra confidence and let me not be embarrassed if I am out with a group of friends or on a steep run and I can concentrate on safety and my surroundings.Our bodies are machines and sometimes we just need a little extra help as things wear out a bit.I have tried various other brands and forms of these prior and have found these to be perfect. Comfortable, absorbent and very discreet. Nicely designed for men, appreciated!Not noticeable at all under my workout gear. Looks great under a nice pair of jeans ;) So there you go! Embrace being human guys, no shame and enjoy getting out in this world.
Are these machine washable?
Yes Michael. Cold wash, regular detergent, separate load. Had mine over a year, washed them more times than I can count. No smell, no staining, still perform the same as day one.
18 months post-surgery. Mostly dry now but the afternoon still gets me. Muscles just fatigue by end of day. With pads I was still changing once or twice in the evening after anything active and that routine kept reminding me where I was. But every other day with Menvault, solid. Wife has no idea these are any different from my regular underwear. Honestly that part matters more than I expected.
Do they work overnight? Nighttime is still my worst time.
Frank, for moderate overnight leaking yes. If you're still in heavy early recovery territory at night I'd pair them with the guard insert on bad nights. But for where most guys are at 6 to 12 months out they handle it. I go to bed and don't think about it. After months of the pads and pull-ups routine that feels like a big deal.
How many pairs do you need to start?
I went with 7. One for each day so there's always clean ones while others wash. Started with 4 to try them out. That's $100 and they have a money-back guarantee so there's not much to lose. Ordered 3 more once I knew they worked.
4 years post-surgery and still dealing with stress incontinence on active days. Anything physical, long walks, gardening. I'd accepted that changing pads and staying close to home was just my life now. These are the first thing I've worn since surgery that don't make me feel like I'm still a patient. Went on a 3-hour drive last weekend. Didn't think about it once.
Good post! I started with Depends and quickly went to Tena level 4 for the wider “footprint”. 4 pads a day. Currently using the Menvault boxers above (6 months post RALP). They indeed work very well. For me there is no reason to buy pads again. Hopefully I will return to normal soon..
Just want to know if these are discreet under regular pants. I wear dress pants to the office every day and the pad outline was starting to stress me out.
Richard, nothing shows. I wear them under khakis every day. My wife can't tell the difference standing next to me. Changed in the locker room after golf last week. Nobody noticed. That was the test for me.
14yrs clean since RALP. I’m now 58. Last month I’ve switched from Northshore pads to Menvault boxers. I agree they may be a bit pricey upfront but after years of pads I will never go back to pad. The boxer offer superior comfort and allow for drip protection while engaging is a wide range of physical activity where pads may not provide full coverage. I’m back to wearing thin khakis or going comando without fear of leakage.
Still in early recovery. 6 weeks post-surgery. Is it too soon for these?
Zeppelin_Larry, if you're still going through more than 6 pads a day stick with pull-ups for now. Once you start dropping below that consistently, that's when Menvault makes sense. Everyone heals at their own pace. Give it a few more weeks and check back in.
Good insights and a helpful comparison. 23 weeks out from RALP and dealing mostly with stress incontinence. At about 10 weeks I settled on Tena Guard Max purchased online as the best coverage/price point item. But then I tried the Menvault boxers and I'm very satisfied. I coach tennis and through 2 hours of hitting they really keep me dry and make me feel secure. Really recommend!
tried depend and tena before settling on tena for comfort... everyone's different. 5 weeks post surgery now, finishing up my tena overnight pads but already picked up the menvault boxers based on this comparison. gotta say they're genuinely comfortable to wear and holding up well during the day. nights i'm still sticking with the overnight pads for now, leaking more when i'm asleep so not ready to give those up yet. hopefully this downward trend continues.
You missed the Prevail belted pads. Those are good for the really active people, but at least on me it’s like wearing low rise bikini briefs.
Tried the Prevail guards first because I could grab them at the pharmacy. Worked OK but I was changing 2 to 3 times a day and the crinkle drove me crazy at work. Switched to Menvault 6 weeks ago. Wore them to a work dinner last week. Sat, stood, walked to the car. Nothing showed. Nothing shifted. Didn't think about it once.
Do they run true to size?
Eagles_Den, I normally wear a Large in Hanes boxers. Same size in Menvault. Order what you usually wear and you'll be fine.