Heey r/ABDL~!
I'm a 21 y/o trans girl, and I recently decided, a month ago, to start wearing diapers 24/7 and wetting them. I'm not really into messing in them (it does create issues when out of the house, and it's such a mess to clean up!), and I've started leaking in them whenever I have the slightest urge to pee.
The ultimate goal for this journey is to enjoy myself and move into needing diapers, both as a habit and by reducing my bladder capacity, reducing my ability to both hold (which will make desperations quite easier to set up when I'll want to do them, I'm also into them) and know when I'm leaking pee.
This decision has been years in the making, with me each time deciding to do it, then chickening out because of the fear of being found out, and I've finally decided I can manage the fear and allow myself to do what I want with my body. I'll be wearing my diapers 24/7, using both adult diapers and pull-ups interchangeably, depending on the situation, although I'll mostly use adult diapers as they feel the most comfortable and allow for less changes.
Here below is the first month!
Week 1: Immediate Change!
Yesterday was the end of Week 1, and I must say: I didn't expect to get used to this as easily! Might be cause I've been dabbling in diapers since I was 12, but I found the transition to be quite easy and natural for me. I've also downloaded the DiapStash app, to both easily keep track of my supplies, and to know how much time has passed since last change. My current average per change is 6h48m, which includes both day and night changes (which of course are much longer), during the day I'd say I usually change every 5hrs.
I've tried doing a "pull-up day" yesterday, and boy I won't do that again, at least for the full day. They seem to be less bulky and keep me fresher (although, with Fall coming, it's not that much of a selling point, might be useful next summer!), and I leaked in every single one of them. They just don't last enough for me to use them more than 2.5hrs, given how hydrated I stay. I've had them leak on my pants and skirts so bad it seemed there was nothing protecting them. I'll use them sparingly from now on.
I've told my GF about this lifestyle change, and although she said she finds it a bit "weird", she's still supportive, also cause she already knew about my interest in diapers. I'm very lucky to have her in my life.
Night wetting: it's getting better! I'm finding it rather easier to wet in my bed, even with my girlfriend present in the bed with me. I still (obviously, given only a week has passed) don't wet in my sleep, and resort to flooding when I wake up instead. I've actually peed so much two days ago, that I had to change my sheets, they were soaked!
Wetting in my car is still a bit hard, and I find myself to be still clenching my bladder most of the times when outside of the home, as opposed to when I'm in my office (I work from home fully) where I'm able to leak confidently whilst seated.
Wetting whilst standing has become easy, which is strange as I've never really peed standing this much before. Walking though is impossible for me though, at least if the flow has to start. Starting to walk whilst already leaking doesn't stop it, which is very reassuring.
Lastly, let's talk regrets: I have none! At the start of the week I was tempted to give up, or to make it a temporary thing, and I've kept that feeling on and off for the first 3 days. Lately, I've fully accepted this as my new norm and as a matter of fact: I'm bound to diapers, and there's that. I don't even give it much mind anymore already, it's become second nature to always go change myself whenever the time comes, and I don't really even question whether I should or not.
Week 2: Socializing in diapers
Woah, what a week it has been. After the end of the month I guess I will start updating per-month instead of per-week, unless something really exciting happens.
First of all, thank you all for your comments, I read through all of them as they come and would like to hear everyone's journeys into diapers 24/7, as if there's one thing I got so far, is that mileage does vary for everyone.
This week has been a bit strange, firstly because I got to spend about 24 hours without my diaper, as I had to do a few things I'm still a bit anxious wearing my diaper to, and I must say, it was harder than expected. At one point, as I sat down, I felt I needed to pee and I instinctively released my bladder, thinking "oh, I got my diapy, it's okay", only to then realize I, in fact, did NOT have any protection, as I almost wet myself. I managed to stop in time, only dribbling a bit in my panties.
Needless to say, that semi-accident convinced me even more I do belong in diapers.
This week I've also started getting out of the house some more, not only for groceries and working out, but also to hang out with some friends, of course, wearing protection in the meantime. I've opted for full diapers instead of pull-ups as a result of my "pull-up day" I did back in Week 1, as it showed me they will leak pretty fast if I don't keep on changing them.
I expected to be very self-conscious of my diapered butt, but it turns out I'm very confident in them! I started wearing skirts a lot more, which helps, but with a few tricks (such as wearing workout shorts and a onesie over my diaper) I saw I can also afford to wear tighter jeans without my diaper showing, too.
And, most importantly, I managed to leak into my diapy while talking with friends, that were literally next to me! Like, we're talking inches away, standing near me! That felt wonderful, knowing they were none the wiser and I got to be myself and let go on my padding. Wetting while standing has become very easy, as did wetting whilst sitting.
I'm also finding it easier to wet in my car, although not while driving still, as I imposed myself to sit in my car, standing still in a parking lot, until I peed. That has helped quite a bunch with making me feel more at ease in wetting whilst sitting in a car.
Stats so far!
Total of diapers used until now: 38
Total diapered time: 12 days, 10 hours
Average changes per day: 2.6
Amt. of diaper leaks: 13 (nearing 40%)
Week 3+4: One month!
It has been an interesting couple of weeks, and I'm proud to say I finally wrapped up my first month in diapers! First of many to come!
The most important change I've noticed is the complete lack of any remorse, settling in at around the middle of Week 3, where now I don't question or second-guess my new lifestyle, I just accept it and keep on going. Being diapered is now more of a "new normal" as compared to a novelty - of course I'm still adapting and learning, and I'm only one month in, but I think I've already settled in quite nicely. The novelty hasn't completely worn off yet, but it's certainly less than the first days.
I've tried doing a "no-diapers day", which was more like 12 hours (of which 8 were spent sleeping), to see how I would like it (and also to give my skin a bit of rest, as a diaper rash was starting to form), and I almost peed myself again. Like last time, I leaked mindlessly thinking I had protection on, only to realize there wasn't any, much to my both dismay and amusement. I'd say accidents would be quite easier as compared to Day 1, I would probably get desperate in slightly less time.
On the "easiness to leak" side, it's surely getting way easier to just let go in my diapy when I feel the need to do it. I'm experiencing way less the "trying to pee but nothing comes out" I had during the first 2 weeks, and the only two ways I currently still have that is if I'm either actively walking, or driving. I'm actually exercising both actively! For now, I both start the flow by standing still, and then start walking trying to leave my bladder completely open, and when driving I take advantage of red lights and busy intersections. I'm seeing some improvements, but overall I'd say these two are the two areas where I'm still completely new.
Peeing and leaking whilst sitting and standing, even with people near me, has become quite easy at this point. I no longer mind that much, especially cause I understood that even if I know what's happening, it doesn't mean others do. The only thing that's still quite bothersome is the leaks: these diapers just aren't made for people that depend on them. I will switch to Tena Slip Maxi from next month, as I'm quite fed up of worrying about leaks. I've heard they're pretty good, even though I'll have to go through a few hurdles to get them, as I don't really know how discreet their shipping is. If y'all have a favorite brand or tips regarding that, I'm all ears.
My objective at this point is reaching OAB, where my bladder is both small and overactive, and my brain isn't used to interpreting "bladder fullness" signals anymore, so going out without a diaper can lead to unexpected accidents, leaks and an uncomfortable experience. I still have a long way to go, but that's the ultimate goal.
Now, the stats!
Total of diapers used until now: 60
Total diapered time: 23 days, 5 hours
Average changes per day: 2.5
Amt. of diaper leaks: 18 (30%)