First up, it’s UK-based start-up BP3. Founded in 2019 by CEO Kelly Street after her own struggles with leaking during menopause, she created the brand for “women dealing with incontinence but still wanting to look good, feel pretty and stay active”. Bingo.

I tried out their Susie Sporty Hip Hugger Knickers. Marketed as providing “unparalleled protection against all leaks”, I’m pleased to report that they feel as good as they look. Pretty, scalloped edging makes them virtually invisible under my leggings, and they don’t ride up or move around as I run.

After around 10 minutes of running, I’m aware that my bladder is having issues, but it’s not until around the 5k mark that I notice definite leakage. The good news is that the knickers absorb it all with no tell-tale swelling; frankly, they stay put better than my headphones.

In fact, I feel so confident that I whip off my long top (something I haven’t done in over a decade), and am comfortable racing downhill at a decent pace with no worries. A short but sweet 30 minutes later and I’m totally dry down there with not even a hint of (whisper it) crotch sweat either, bonus! A big thumbs up for BP3.

Running incontinence solutions: “I ran in incontinence pants for a week – here’s why I’ll never use a disposable pad again”