Health care People with medical conditions which cause them to experience urinary or fecal incontinence often require<unk> s or similar products because they are unable to control their bladders or bowels. People who are bedridden or in wheelchairs, including those with good bowel and bladder control, may also wear<unk> s because they are unable to access the toilet independently. Those with cognitive impairment, such as dementia, may require<unk> s because they may not recognize their need to reach a toilet. Men's and women's<unk> s in the form of underpants. Absorbent incontinence products come in a wide range of types (drip collectors, pads, underwear and<unk> s), each with varying capacities and sizes. The largest volume of products that is consumed falls into the lower absorbency range of products, and even when it comes to<unk> s, the cheapest and least absorbent brands are used the most. This is not because people choose to use the cheapest and least absorbent brands, but rather because medical facilities are the largest consumer of<unk> s, and they have requirements to change patients as often as every two hours. As such, they select products that meet their frequent-changing needs, rather than products that could be worn longer or more comfort. An<unk>  male in a disposable<unk>  worn backwards (usually there is a way to tell the front from the back of a disposable<unk> ; in this picture the gray square is on the back of the<unk> , meaning it is being worn backwards).<unk>  Specialty<unk> s are required for swimming or pool therapy. These are known as swim<unk> s or containment swim briefs. They are intended mainly for fecal incontinence, however they can also be useful for temporary urine containment, to maintain dignity while transferring from change room to pool. Manufacturers such as Discovery Trekking, Splash About and Theraquatics commonly utilize a stretch fabric to allow increased adjustability for a snug fit. They are washable and reusable. Law The case Hiltibran et al v. Levy et al in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri resulted in that court issuing an order in 2011. That order requires<unk> s funded by Medicaid to be given by Missouri to<unk> s who would be institutionalized without them. Astronauts Astronauts wear trunklike<unk> s called "Maximum Absorbency Garments", or MAGs, during liftoff and landing. On space shuttle missions, each crew member receives three<unk> s—for launch, reentry and a spare in case reentry has to be waved off and tried later. The super-absorbent fabric used in disposable<unk> s, which can hold up to 400 times its weight, was developed so Apollo astronauts could stay on spacewalks and extra-vehicular activity for at least six hours. Originally, only female astronauts would wear Maximum Absorbency Garments, as the collection devices used by men were unsuitable for women; however, reports of their comfort and effectiveness eventually convinced men to start wearing the<unk> s as well. Public awareness of astronaut<unk> s rose significantly following the arrest of Lisa Nowak, a NASA astronaut charged with attempted murder, who gained notoriety in the media when the police reported she had driven 900 miles, with an<unk>  so she would not have to stop to urinate. The<unk> s became fodder for many television comedians, as well as being included in an adaptation of the story in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, despite Nowak's denial that she wore them. Fetishism and infantilism<unk> s may also be worn by infantilists and<unk>  fetishists for comfort, sexual gratification, fashion, or for emotional reasons. Other Other situations in which<unk> s are worn because access to a toilet is unavailable or not allowed for longer than even a normal urinary bladder can hold out include; * Guards who must stay on duty and are not permitted to leave their posts; this is sometimes called the "watchman's urinal". * It has long been suggested that legislators don a<unk>  before an extended filibuster, so often that it has been jokingly called "taking to the<unk> ." * Some death row inmates who are about to be executed wear "execution<unk> s" to collect body fluids expelled during and after their death. * People diving in diving suits (in former times often standard diving dress) may wear<unk> s because they are underwater continuously for several hours. * Similarly, pilots may wear them on long flights. * In 2003, Hazards magazine reported that workers in various industries were taking to wearing<unk> s because their bosses denied them toilet breaks during working hours. One woman said that she was having to spend 10% of her pay on incontinence pads for this reason. * Chinese media reported in 2006 that<unk> s are a popular way to avoid long queues for the toilets on railway trains during the Lunar New Year traveling season. * In Germany, younger patients in drunken coma are placed in hospital<unk> s. * In 2020, during the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, the Civil Aviation Administration of China recommended that flight attendants wear disposable<unk> s to avoid using the lavatories, barring special circumstances, to avoid infection risks while working onboard aircraft. * In New York City during the Holidays (Such as New Year's Eve) people wear them so that they're able to relieve themselves without losing their spot. The<unk>  market in Japan is growing. On September 25, 2008, Japanese manufacturers of<unk> s conducted the world's first all-diaper fashion show, dramatizing throughout it many informative dramatic scenarios which addressed various issues relevant to older people in<unk> s. "It was great to see so many different types of<unk> s all in one showing," said Aya Habuka, 26. "I learned a lot. This is the first time that<unk> s are being considered as fashion." In May 2010, the Japanese<unk>  market expanded to be used as an alternative fuel source. The used<unk> s are shred, dried, and sterilized to be turned into fuel pellets for boilers. The fuel pellets amount for 1/3 the original weight and contains about 5,000 kcal of heat per kilogram. In September 2012, Japanese magazine described the trend of wearing<unk> s among Japanese women. There are those who believe<unk> s are a preferable alternative to using the toilet. According to Dr Dipak Chatterjee of Mumbai newspaper Daily News and Analysis, public toilet facilities are so unhygienic that it is actually safer for people—especially women—who are vulnerable to infections to wear<unk> s instead. Seann Odoms of Men's Health magazine believes that wearing<unk> s can help people of all ages to maintain healthy bowel function. He himself claims to wear<unk> s full-time for this purported health benefit.<unk> s," he states, "are nothing other than a more practical and healthy form of underwear. They are the safe and healthy way of living." Author Paul Davidson argues that it should be socially acceptable for everyone to wear<unk> s permanently, claiming that they provide freedom and remove the unnecessary hassle of going to the toilet, just as social advancement has offered solutions to other complications. He writes, "Make the elderly finally feel embraced instead of ridiculed and remove the teasing from the adolescent equation that affects so many children in a negative way. Give every person in this world the opportunity to live, learn, grow and urinate anywhere and anytime without societal pressure to "hold themselves in.""
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