Choosing TENA incontinence pads for women, TENA Men guards or overnight underwear mostly comes down to decoding the name on the box. The short answer: Intimates are TENA's bladder-leak pads for women, from Ultra Thin Light up to Overnight. ProSkin is TENA's skin-health range, which includes pull-up protective underwear for women and for men, plus skin-care creams. TENA Men covers cup-shaped guards and men's underwear. TENA Overnight is underwear built for lying down. Choose the format first (pad, guard or underwear), then the absorbency level.
This guide maps each TENA name to a need, sums up public retail reviews and compares TENA with Depend and Poise. New to all this? Start with our complete Canadian buyer's guide to adult diapers. Already know what you need? Browse every TENA product we stock.
TENA at a glance: which family fits which need
Each TENA family name means something specific.
| TENA name | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Intimates | Women's pads that stick inside your own underwear | Light to heavy leaks, day or night |
| ProSkin | Breathable range designed around skin health, including pull-up underwear | Moderate to heavy leaks, all-day wear |
| TENA Men | Cup-shaped guards plus men's protective underwear | Dribbles through to heavy leaks |
| Overnight | Products with extra absorbency where you need it lying down | Nights and long stretches without a change |
TENA rates absorbency with drops on the package, but the scale is not the same across lines: some products are rated out of 7 drops and others out of 8. Compare drops within one line, not across lines. In Canadian stores, TENA's women's pads may carry the newer Sensitive Care name; the level words carry over, and some add "Extra Coverage", as in Extra Coverage Maximum or Extra Coverage Overnight.
TENA incontinence pads for women: Intimates from light to overnight
When people search for TENA pads for women, they usually mean Intimates. They are designed to absorb urine quickly and lock it away, which a menstrual pad is not built to do. The levels run in this order:
- Ultra Thin Light (regular or long): small leaks when you laugh, sneeze or lift; the thinnest Intimates level.
- Moderate: medium leaks, or light leaks when you want more margin.
- Maximum (long length): heavy leaks, with more front-to-back coverage.
- Ultimate: continuous heavy leaks through the day.
- Overnight: the top of the pad range, built for lying down. TENA says it gives about 20% more coverage than its Ultimate pad.
For a sense of scale, TENA Canada groups leaks by volume: light is 10 to 50 ml (up to about 3 tablespoons), moderate is 50 to 150 ml (up to about two-thirds of a cup) and heavy is 150 to 300 ml (up to about 1¼ cups). If a pad is soaked well before your next change, move up one level instead of doubling up pads.
TENA Intimates pads for light to moderate leaks
What reviewers say: In public retail reviews, a long-length pack of the Ultimate pad (we stock the regular length) averages about 4.4 out of 5 across more than 7,500 ratings. Reviewers like how soft it feels and find it kind to sensitive skin; the most common complaint is an adhesive strip that does not stay put for everyone. The Overnight pad (about 4.3 out of 5, roughly 3,500 ratings) earns praise for absorbency, while some reviewers find it thick and bulky.
TENA Intimates pads for heavy leaks
TENA incontinence underwear for women: ProSkin and Super Plus
When a pad is not enough, or you would rather pull something on, move to protective underwear. Two TENA options cover most women:
- TENA ProSkin Protective Underwear for Women, Maximum Absorbency: Essity rates it 5 out of 8 drops.
- TENA Women Super Plus Heavy: TENA's heavy-absorbency underwear for women, rated 6 out of 7 drops on its own scale.
What reviewers say: Public reviews of TENA's lighter ProSkin Moderate underwear, a level below the Maximum we carry, show why the level matters: people like the fit and comfort, but several found it not absorbent enough. The ProSkin for Women underwear we carry is the Maximum version. Each size is a separate listing; the cards below show Large, and Small/Medium and X-Large are in our TENA shop.
TENA underwear for women, size Large
TENA for men: guards vs protective underwear
Most searches for TENA mens pads are really looking for guards. A guard is a cup-shaped pad that sticks inside close-fitting briefs, with the absorbent area at the front where men need it. Guards suit dribbling after you urinate and light to moderate leaks. TENA Men guards and shields run from 1 to 4 of 7 drops, from the Light shield up to the Overnight Extra Coverage guard for heavier leaks. The guard we stock is TENA Men Moderate Guards, a mid-range guard for light to moderate leaks.
Move to protective underwear when leaks are heavier or less predictable. TENA ProSkin Protective Underwear for Men (Maximum Absorbency, 5 of 8 drops) is grey and cut like regular briefs. TENA Men Protective Underwear, Super Absorbency, is now sold as TENA Men Maximum Plus (TENA's current pages list the same item numbers), which TENA describes for moderate to heavy bladder leakage and rates 6 of 7 drops.
You will still see searches for TENA for Men Level 1, 2 or 3. Those numbers came from older guard packaging; TENA now uses names and drops instead. Our practical guide to incontinence products for men covers the basics if you are just starting out.
What reviewers say: The most-reviewed retail listing of TENA's Maximum Guard, a heavier guard than the Moderate Guards we stock, averages about 4.4 out of 5 across more than 1,500 ratings. Reviewers say the guards absorb well and feel comfortable. The recurring complaint, on more than one listing, is the adhesive letting the guard shift or bunch. TENA designs its guards for close-fitting underwear, so skip loose boxers.
TENA Men guards and underwear
TENA overnight: Intimates Overnight pad vs Overnight Super underwear
Night leaks are a different problem. Lying down sends urine toward the back, and you may go eight hours without a change. TENA handles this two ways:
- TENA Intimates Overnight pad: the top of the women's pad range. A good fit if pads work for you by day and you just need more coverage at night.
- TENA Overnight Super Protective Underwear: unisex pull-ups rated 8 out of 8 drops, with more absorbency at the back. Medium, Large and X-Large cover hips from about 34 to 66 inches.
TENA overnight pad and underwear
The retail listing of TENA's ProSkin Overnight Super underwear averages about 4.5 out of 5 across roughly 550 ratings. Reviewers praise fast, complete absorption and a comfortable fit; opinions are split on leak-proofing and value. If you still wake up to wet sheets, see our guide to overnight adult diapers, and consider a bed pad as a second layer (our disposable vs washable underpads guide explains the options).
Pads vs guards vs protective underwear
Pads and guards are smaller and quick to change in a public washroom, but they rely on your own underwear to stay in place. Protective underwear holds more and is harder to dislodge, but takes more room in a bag. For someone who needs help changing or spends much of the day in bed, TENA also makes tab-style briefs, such as the TENA Super Brief and ProSkin Flex; our guide to pull-ups vs tab-style briefs explains when tabs make more sense.
TENA vs Depend vs Poise
TENA is an Essity brand. Depend and Poise both belong to Kimberly-Clark: Poise is best known for women's pads and liners, Depend for protective underwear and men's guards and shields. All three use similar words (light, moderate, maximum, ultimate, overnight), but there is no shared industry scale, so one brand's Maximum is not automatically equal to another's.
| Need | TENA | Depend | Poise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light leaks, women | Intimates Ultra Thin Light | Not its focus | Very Light liners, light pads |
| Heavier leaks, women | Intimates Maximum to Ultimate; ProSkin underwear | Underwear for women | Moderate to Ultimate pads |
| Men, dribbles | TENA Men guards | Guards and shields for men | Not its focus |
| Nights | Intimates Overnight; Overnight Super underwear | Overnight underwear | Overnight pads |
If you switch brands, start at the matching level and format, then adjust up or down after a few days. Prefer Poise? We also carry Poise pads and liners.
Which TENA should you buy?
- Women, small leaks when you cough or exercise: Intimates Ultra Thin Light, in regular or long length.
- Women, medium leaks: Intimates Moderate.
- Women, heavier daytime leaks: Intimates Maximum (long) or Intimates Ultimate.
- Women who want a pull-on: ProSkin for Women, Maximum, or Women Super Plus for heavy leaks.
- Men with dribbles to moderate leaks: TENA Men Moderate Guards. For heavier leaks, TENA Men Super underwear or ProSkin for Men.
- Nights: the Intimates Overnight pad if pads work for you by day; TENA Overnight Super underwear if they do not.
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Buying TENA online in Canada
Every TENA protective underwear and TENA Men guard listing costs more than $100, so a single case ships free. Several Intimates pad listings cost less than $100, so add a second pack, or a TENA ProSkin barrier cream or cleansing cream, to reach free shipping. Standard shipping is $7, free on orders of $100 or more, and takes 3 to 5 business days. Express is $20 for 1 to 2 business days. Orders are processed in 1 to 2 business days, ship in plain unmarked boxes, and tracking arrives by email.
TENA pads, guards and underwear are sold by the case, not the single store bag. Counts vary by product; email us and we'll confirm the exact count before you order.
A note on health: pads and underwear manage leaks; they do not treat the cause. If leaks are new, sudden or come with pain, burning, blood or fever, talk to your doctor, a nurse continence advisor or a pharmacist. The Canadian Continence Foundation also has plain-language information. Always follow the instructions on the package.
TENA FAQ
How do you use TENA pads for men?
Remove the backing, place the guard in close-fitting briefs with the cupped end at the front, and press it into place. Change it when it feels damp, and follow the directions on the pack.
What is a male guard?
A male guard is a cup-shaped absorbent pad worn inside close-fitting briefs to catch dribbles and light to moderate leaks; overnight guards hold more. TENA Men Moderate Guards are one example.
What is TENA ProSkin?
ProSkin is TENA's skin-health range: breathable underwear and briefs designed to help keep skin's natural moisture balance during long wear, plus skin-care products such as ProSkin Barrier Cream and Cleansing Cream. It is a range name, not an absorbency level, so check the level on each product.
Is there a TENA size chart?
Pads and guards are one size and vary by length. Protective underwear is sized by waist or hip, and the ranges differ between lines. TENA's ranges for the main lines in this guide, rounded to the inch:
| TENA underwear | Small/Medium | Large | X-Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProSkin for Women or for Men, Maximum | 34 to 44 in | 45 to 58 in | 55 to 66 in |
| Women Super Plus Heavy | 29 to 40 in | 37 to 50 in | 48 to 64 in |
| Overnight Super (unisex) | 34 to 44 in (Medium) | 45 to 58 in | 55 to 66 in |
Measure your waist and hips and use the larger number rather than going by clothing size. Each underwear size is a separate listing on our site, so check the size in the product title. A snug fit at the leg openings does more to stop leaks than extra room. For other brands, see our adult and baby diaper size chart.
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Diaper Store Canada is an independent retailer, not affiliated with Essity or Kimberly-Clark; brand names are used for identification only. Review summaries come from public reviews on Amazon.ca checked in October 2026, not from our customers.