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@lsk1000 great. I also think the clip teaches your brain to hold it and go to the bathroom. I have completely taken my brain out of the picture and it just runs free. What I found is I had to have the clip squished to the last notch to prevent leakage. I also use the more aggressive insert. That still allows some leakage when at the gym or working outdoors or about anything straining. Plus my penis would get sore from the squish. I wear the clip for short durations or swimming and wear shorts but generally I wear the bag. Years of experience now on where to place the bag, length of the drain tube, how to strap the tube to my leg, experimenting with condoms, where to place a dab of lubricant to prevent sticking, flushing everything morning and night with peroxide. Now takes me about 10 extra minutes to start my morning and off the to gym. Ideal- far from it. Just trying to make the best of the life we were dealt. I am glad the clip works. I just have trouble wearing a soggy pad.