Remember the offer for us to test the ActiCuf urinary incontinence aid from
Sam at http://www.gturological.com ?

It's no joke, guys; it's the real deal, and it works. I got paid to test
thousands of new products and write 'em up for magazines years ago, so this
test was right up my alley. Read and learn of one of the first really new
innovations in years in our hassle-laden world.

First impression out of the package:

Nice, small, flat, low-profile; it's going to hide easily.

It's a soft, light, flat, paper, squeeze-mouthed, coin purse.

There's no thick foam padding like what I expected, and it takes some
serious squeeze pressure to open it; clamp it on two stacked fingers and it
feels TIGHT! If you think I'm sticking THIS into THAT and releasing the bear
trap, you're nuts. I want to catch any stray dribble, not cut off
circulation and, ultimately, what's left of my manhood.

But what the hell . the website says it's comfortable, and we KNOW websites
don't lie.

So after a couple of stiff belts, I squeeze the bear trap open wide, insert
all the way, take a deep breath, release the bear trap slooooooowly, and .
holy cow; I don't feel it at all. It's all in the geometry of the "bear
trap"; it can exert a lot of "pinch" pressure when wide open, but the
pressure isn't even noticeable down at operational range. And I'm guessing
most guys needing these things only THINK their operational, slightly
compressed diameter is going to challenge it.

Bottom line: BEYOND comfortable. In fact, I couldn't even feel it a minute
after clamping it on. No, it didn't leave me numb; it just didn't pinch.

Slip test:

If it's that comfortable, won't it slip off accidentally if it gets heavy
with leakage? Tug . tug . yep, it sure could . but only if you plan on
carrying a pint of urine in that 3-ounce pouch while you go jogging. It
takes some serious tugging to get it to slip AT ALL - nothing you'd ever
experience unless your family dog gets a good grip on it - and even when it
does slip, there's no discomfort at all. This thing is SECURE. And, LORDY,
but it feels good to get back into boxer shorts!

Blood circulation test:

Now, it's great when a penis fills to the bursting point with blood;
everybody involved enjoys it . unless it doesn't empty when the time comes.
If this pinching action lets blood in but not out again, we have a problem,
Houston. So let's give it the acid circulation test now that I've had it on
for an hour or so: give the business end a goose to test its senses ...
strictly as a clinical circulation test, I swear: OOOOOH . that felt GOOD!
It passed that test, too ... and I'll be back in a few minutes.

The Potty Test:

Ya squeeze the clamp, remove the pouch, take care of business, reverse the
procedure, and walk away. Anyone who notices in a public restroom is
watching WAY too closely. Three hands would help (you're holding three
things unless you're sitting down), but it works fine with two. And it's
small enough to conceal adequately with your hand if you walk over to the
trashcan to throw it away. If even that's not discreet enough for you, just
use a stall.

Wear test:

I've worn it for several hours in my first trial, including a moderate
exercise and physical therapy routine with extensive stooping and bending.
Once again, I forgot I was wearing it. If the instructions didn't say not to
wear it to bed, I would have. It may as well not be there, it's so
comfortable. What else can I say?

The leak test:

Most of my leaking is in the evenings, standing around doing nothing.
Frequent very small squirts, just enough that I need a little absorbency.
Pads provide that, but provide no assistance in preventing the leaks.

The modest squeeze of the Cuf assists a little in detecting and averting
these small leaks.

The ultimate test: The Gym.

Today it went to the gym for my biweekly, three-to-four-hour, full-tilt,
non-stop, gut-busting workout involving most types of equipment in a HUGE
gym. (Darn RIGHT I took a diaper in my gym bag as backup, but I had no need
for it.) Once again, I forgot I was wearing it  . until I dropped trou in
the locker room: "So what are YOU staring at, buddy? Here . catch!"  ;-)

Or maybe you could scream, "AAAAAAGH! What the hell's THAT?" (Paint some
little beady eyes and glue a little fur and a tail on it if you want to try
that one.) Or just surreptitiously remove and discard it with a wave of the
hand, as I did.

And finally the street test: how obvious is the Cuf?

Anyone who can spot this device in a pair of slacks or shorts is looking at
my crotch WAY too closely. It's just not visible.

Unless you guys can think of something I missed, I rate this the ActiCuf a
9.5 in performance (if it had PREVENTED leaks with its pinch action, as its
instructions almost imply, it would have gotten a 10). It definitely would
not have worked in the days when I was completely flooding the Depends
Tsunami model 2-3 times a day, but it's neither intended nor advertised to
handle major incontinence. But at $5 EACH -- 10 times the cost of a 24-hour
diaper and 20 times the cost of a pad -- you'd better have a really, really
good motivation to avoid pads or diapers.

Let's compare the ActiCuf directly with its competition. What advantages
does it have over pads or diapers?

Easier and more discreet than pads or diapers to change and dispose of. (Try
cramming a diaper in a restroom trash can without self-consciousness!)

Dryer than pads or diapers if you don't overfill it. I could wear one
ActiCuf now for 24 hours in comfort and confidence as long as I check it
whenever I go to the bathroom. (It turns pale blue when damp with urine, so
you have some degree of indication how you're doing on the current refill.)

Speaking of confidence . most pads have a fallout risk; these don't.
Wherever you go, it follows.

And speaking of comfort . these are certainly more comfortable than diapers,
and even more so than pads since pads require Jockey shorts.

BOXERS RULE!

It doesn't show beneath your clothes, as diapers may.

No more sweaty groin in warm weather or rooms.

You can carry a few of these in any pocket unnoticed; they're far less bulky
than packaged pads.

ActiCuf disadvantages?

A TINY bit more hassle at the urinal until you master the one-handed abra
cadabra (you'll master it in two days). I just turn my back to others in the
locker room, but it might pique your cell-mate's attention in jail.

Five bucks a pop - 10 times the cost of a diaper and 20 times a pad's cost.

Unless you're totally satisfied with less expensive pads in EVERY scenario
you face, this Cuf is a great addition to your arsenal. I think it's a
wiener .  er, a winner . if you ever wish to pay $5 for any or all of that
impressive list of advantages for an hour or a day. But I'm guessing the
price of these great products will come down when demand increases, as I'm
sure it will. They WORK!

I.P. Freely