I have been wearing a maxi pad 24/7 for a few years now. I am 61 and have found that in the past few years apparently my bladder muscles are not as strong as they used to be, I'm assuming due to aging. It may not be the bladder muscle, but a few years ago I started having a few drops seep out after I finished in the restroom which a nasty stain on my underwear or panties whichever was the preferred mode of underdress for the day. So, it occurred to me that to keep my panties cleaner and fresher and to have better hygiene wearing a maxi pad was appropriate. I agree that it does help the tucking process, too. I still launder my panties (which I now wear 24/7/365, even to doctor's appointments) on a regular basis, but at least they do not get stained.