I love everything about being a mom—most of the time.
I do have a problem with one thing: I now pee a little when I sneeze. Or laugh. Sometimes when I cough.
I mentioned it to my hubby and he snorted into his coffee. Secretly, in my petty heart I hope he pee’d a little bit, too.
So I mentioned it to my gynaecologist, and as it turns out: peeing a little after having a baby is totally normal. It’s called light bladder leakage—or LBL, as I not-so-affectionately refer to it.
And now that I know what to call it, I’ve made a very interesting discovery: Speax underwear are designed to deal with it.
Here’s what they do, how they work, and what I thought when I swooped down like an avenging (or revenge-shopping) angel and spent hubby’s money on 4 pairs.
How Speax Underwear Works
Speax make comfortable, super-soft underwear with four thin layers of highly absorbent materials in the gusset.
The gusset wicks away moisture quickly, resists and neutralizes odors, and keeps you dry even when you have a little bladder leak.
Unlike panty liners and incontinence pads—both of which harm our environment, are bad for our lady-parts, and cost money to use every day—Speax underwear can be reused, washed, and reworn. Plus, they’re just more comfortable for you.
The Speax Underwear Review
Speax Hi-Waist
Speax Hi-Waist underwear offering is an elegant, high-rise spin on the classic brief. A full coverage bottom and sleek shape make this an understandably popular offering from the leaders in leak-fighting undies.
Speax Hi-Waist Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Best For
I love this pair because it lifts and tucks my post-baby tummy while keeping everything dry and comfortable.
Speax Bikini
The Speax Bikini is a lower rise, and bound to be popular with pregnant bellies everywhere. It’s super comfortable to wear, stretchy enough to accommodate all your day to day movements, and firm enough to retain their shape long-term.
Speax Bikini Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Best For
Big bellies where a high-rise waist could dig in and get uncomfortable. Also good for smaller butts, since the bikini cut is a little less forgiving.
Speax French-Cut
The French Cut is a new style from Speax, and it gives off a classic but cute 80s vibe. The mid-rise waist sits comfortably high, the legs have a high arch—which makes even shorties like me look leggy—and despite their sleeker style, they offer all the same protection as the other styles.
Speax French-Cut Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Best For
Flattering and elongating the legs, getting rid of VPL, and staying comfortably protected all day. Great for any body shape.
Speax Hiphugger
Another favorite of mine—and according to the forums I lurk on, many women dealing with LBL—the Speax Hiphugger is a full-coverage underwear style that sits at the hips for comfort and flexibility.
Speax Hiphugger Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Best For
Women of all shapes and sizes, but especially petite women. The hiphugger style sits comfortably and lets you move comfortably, but can tend to dig into curvier hips.
Is Speax Underwear Worth it?
Speax absorbent underwear are a great way to address an embarrassing leak situation. Whether you’re experiencing light bladder leakage post-partum or you can put yours down to age and maturity, or illness, it’s all the same—we just want to feel dry, protected, and fresh.
Speax delivers on that thanks to their proprietary high-level odor resistance, a staggering 8 teaspoon absorbency rating across all the pairs I’ve purchased, and quick moisture-wicking.
If you suffer from LBL—and seriously, 1 in 3 women do, so welcome to the club—Speax are definitely worth considering.
