Since I’ve been using the uraguard I have only had 2 UTIs. They have definitely helped me.
I love the shape of these panty shields and they appear to be helping me prevent infections. I feel that they are well worth the price.
What Is a Hygiene Shield?
A hygiene shield is a thin, non-absorbent barrier worn inside a disposable incontinence brief or adult diaper. It sits between your skin and the brief’s wet core, helping reduce your exposure to the moisture and bacteria the brief holds.
It’s not a pad, and it’s not a liner. Your brief still absorbs the leak. The shield’s only job is to keep that wet core off your skin.
Why it exists
Disposable briefs are built to hold moisture, and they do it well. But that warm, damp core sits right against your skin until your next change, and that’s where bacteria thrive. Until now, nothing was designed to separate the two.
How it’s different
Incontinence pad or liner
Absorbs leaks. Worn inside regular underwear.
Incontinence brief or diaper
Absorbs leaks. Worn as the underwear itself.
Hygiene shield
Keeps the brief’s wet core off your skin. Worn inside a disposable brief.
Who it’s for
Women who wear disposable briefs, pull-ons, or adult diapers, day or overnight, and caregivers looking for one simple step to add to a loved one’s routine. If your leaks are light enough for a liner in regular underwear, you don’t need a hygiene shield yet.
How UraGuard® works
UraGuard® is a thin, flexible shield placed inside your brief at each change, positioned over the urethral area. It works with any brand. In independent lab testing (AATCC 100), UraGuard® technology showed 96% less surface bacteria after 8 hours than a standard incontinence product.
Your skin rests against the brief’s moist core until your next change.
A thin physical barrier over the urethral area keeps that core off your skin.
See how it works
Common questions
Does a hygiene shield absorb urine?
No. Your brief does that. The shield keeps your skin separated from it.
Can I wear it in regular underwear?
No. It’s designed for use inside disposable briefs and adult diapers.
How often do I change it?
Every time you change your brief.
Is it a medical treatment?
No. UraGuard® is a physical barrier, not a treatment for any medical condition.
Medically reviewed by Jacqueline Krieger, MD, board-certified emergency medicine physician.