text: any other women besides me wearing firm control girdles regularly - work, etc.? i wear mine (long leg, high waist) 3-5 days a week. i'm not fat, just a bit overweight. how often do you use them, what kind and why? hope i'm not alone! oh, and how old are you? (i'm 33). if you don't use them - skip answering - thanks! yes i am 50 and i wear mine for 8 - 16 hours a day 5 - 6 days a week as i am a operating theatre registered nurse. i am not fat either i use them for the support when i work long hours. i have done for a looooong time. *smiles* i wear triumph i found them most comphy.