Hi @ICGamer, It's true that pull-ups don't have absorbent padding on the sides and they are best suited for active people to use when standing, sitting or walking. Unless you have only light issues at night, prevailing wisdom says to use tape-on briefs with absorbent padding on the sides. But North Shore may have pull-ups that have padding on the sides (although not totally sure if they do)and it would be worth asking them about it.
In wearing pull ups absorbency around the leg cuffs is very important and makes the difference between being comfortable or ending up with a wet crotch!!! Certain pull-ups will advertise they have something like "stand up leak guards," or something worded to that effect. That amenity will give you a better experience.
Or if you want to go the pull-ups route, you can always consider flow through booster pads which you place inside and it's absorbed by the pad and any excess goes into the padding of the pull-up itself. But please don't place pads that have a plastic backing into a pull-up because that's an invitation to having leaks on your bottom and crotch.
AS for skin care, when you change, use a wet wipe to wipe down the area because urine left on the skin for a long time can become irritating. Then dry off the area before putting the new garment on. You may then use a medicated powder or lotion or whatever your personal choice is.
I hope these tips help. But the operating word to know when using pull-ups is make sure it fits well! If it's too big on you then that is a sure invitation to leaking and too small will be pretty uncomfortable!
