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Anyone tried the shreddies fart absorbing pants?

134 replies

Chloefairydust · 28/10/2022 00:37

I’m thinking of buying some of these for my boyfriend for Christmas (more of a present to myself than him). I hate when he farts in bed, and it seems to be only smelling worse as he’s getting older.

Only thing is they are really expensive, so I don’t want to waste my money if they don’t work, if anyone knows any cheaper alternatives I’m all ears?

So anyone tried them? Do they work? And how long do they last? Do they only work for so many washes or will they last a long time?

OP posts:
EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:09

I would just love to be snuggled up in bed without the inevitable fart smells wafting out the duvet

To me, there's nothing light-hearted about this.

Most normal adults can control their bowels & related digestive issues.

Either he does so, or gets medical advice.

I would refuse to share a bed or a life with someone like this. Why do you put up with it?

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:12

I know it’s a problem some people just can’t help, I suspect my partner also falls into this category.

Unless he has a medical diagnosis, then no.

I can't believe you are attributing it to a 'suspected' medical condition - he should be going to the doctor if he believes he has IBD, Crohn's or something else, which all have a lot more problematic symptoms than flatulence.

Endlesssummer392 · 28/10/2022 15:17

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:12

I know it’s a problem some people just can’t help, I suspect my partner also falls into this category.

Unless he has a medical diagnosis, then no.

I can't believe you are attributing it to a 'suspected' medical condition - he should be going to the doctor if he believes he has IBD, Crohn's or something else, which all have a lot more problematic symptoms than flatulence.

Actually lots of people have digestive issues that there's no help available for, excessive flatulence being one of them. Hopefully it's not an issue you find yourself developing, I'm not sure how you'd cope if you refuse to share a bed or your life with someone with these issues, would be tricky to avoid yourself!

IsThePopeCatholic · 28/10/2022 15:17

LTB

diddl · 28/10/2022 15:17

The bags-do you fart in them when you've forgotten to put your fart pants on?

Or your fart pants are full of farts (fartful?)

Weefreetiffany · 28/10/2022 15:19

We are truest in the cursed timeline.

might I suggest daily probiotics for his gut health

Chloefairydust · 28/10/2022 15:22

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:09

I would just love to be snuggled up in bed without the inevitable fart smells wafting out the duvet

To me, there's nothing light-hearted about this.

Most normal adults can control their bowels & related digestive issues.

Either he does so, or gets medical advice.

I would refuse to share a bed or a life with someone like this. Why do you put up with it?

I wouldn’t expect him to hold them in all night though, surely that’s got to be bad for your health?

OP posts:
EmilyGilmoresSass · 28/10/2022 15:24

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 28/10/2022 14:54

I (worryingly) assumed the banana thing was actually meant to be shoved right up there and not just nestled in between your crevice of doom. Only problem is, if you've got very tight trousers on, somebody will see the bulge and assume that you've had quite an embarrassing accident.

Does it actually filter the smell, or just ease your cheeks apart and help it to waft out more freely but with less of a sound?

Just imagine if you were wearing those wherever you were when your number was up. All exalted, noble and admirable things you'd ever done in your life, by which you'd hope to be remembered, would be instantly forgotten; and you would forever be known as 'that pervert who died with a banana up their arse'!

I'm actually crying with laughter now

superplumb · 28/10/2022 15:30

justcantgetenough · 28/10/2022 13:18

Had to resurface this for those that missed it. You can’t wear the pants at airport due to scanning issues. Instead stick this banana shaped object up your bum which you can easily explain to check in staff! Comes with handy instructions on how to use. See pics!

Omg imagine having to explain why you have a banana up your arse

lemons44 · 28/10/2022 15:31

I can't believe someone invented a fart banana

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:31

lots of people have digestive issues that there's no help available for, excessive flatulence being one of them.

Like what? Genuine question. I have family members & friends with very difficult conditions (for example, Crohn's) and I've seen directly how hard it is for them.

I have not been aware of flatulence as described here.

Also OP has not indicated that there are any medical conditions - as I said, if there are, he should get these investigated.

Regarding sharing a bed, if I had uncontrollable flatulence to the extent described by OP, no I wouldn't share a bed. I might have to deal with it; I would not expect another person to.

lemons44 · 28/10/2022 15:31

(A farnana)

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:33

I wouldn’t expect him to hold them in all night though, surely that’s got to be bad for your health?

Don't be daft!

I've never found myself needing to fart to the extent it's problematic for others.

Like most adults without health conditions, I use the bathroom as needed & don't have concerns about the impact of my digestive system on others.

HappyHappyJoy · 28/10/2022 16:01

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:31

lots of people have digestive issues that there's no help available for, excessive flatulence being one of them.

Like what? Genuine question. I have family members & friends with very difficult conditions (for example, Crohn's) and I've seen directly how hard it is for them.

I have not been aware of flatulence as described here.

Also OP has not indicated that there are any medical conditions - as I said, if there are, he should get these investigated.

Regarding sharing a bed, if I had uncontrollable flatulence to the extent described by OP, no I wouldn't share a bed. I might have to deal with it; I would not expect another person to.

IBS. I suffered badly with it when I was in my mid to late teens and it was awful. I was given buscopan for the cramps but nothing available to help with excess / smelly gas.

Dassams · 28/10/2022 16:06

Regarding sharing a bed, if I had uncontrollable flatulence to the extent described by OP, no I wouldn't share a bed.

Just get separate duvets!

ITriedToStopSwearingButICunt · 28/10/2022 16:14

Like most adults without health conditions, I use the bathroom as needed & don't have concerns about the impact of my digestive system on others.

You think most people go to the bathroom to FART?

Dassams · 28/10/2022 16:16

You think most people go to the bathroom to FART?

Well, at least move away from other people! And I certainly wouldn't fart if sharing the same duvet 😶‍🌫️

Endlesssummer392 · 28/10/2022 16:26

EarringsandLipstick · 28/10/2022 15:31

lots of people have digestive issues that there's no help available for, excessive flatulence being one of them.

Like what? Genuine question. I have family members & friends with very difficult conditions (for example, Crohn's) and I've seen directly how hard it is for them.

I have not been aware of flatulence as described here.

Also OP has not indicated that there are any medical conditions - as I said, if there are, he should get these investigated.

Regarding sharing a bed, if I had uncontrollable flatulence to the extent described by OP, no I wouldn't share a bed. I might have to deal with it; I would not expect another person to.

Crohns disease
Pancolitis
Ileitis
Ulcerative colitis
Food intolerance
Celiac disease
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth
Gastroparesis
Diverticulitis
Reflux
Functional constipation
IBS

Often very difficult to treat also often difficult to get a diagnosis.

Some people are also just naturally very gassy.

Sally090807 · 28/10/2022 16:46

Shreddies fart pants, I’ve heard it all now. I had visions of the breakfast cereal reading this. Of all the things they could of called them, why shreddies?

Sally090807 · 28/10/2022 16:53

Fart cushion, fart duvet cover and fart banana. Just put it in the tray at the airport so it goes through the scanner!
“Excuse me sir, what’s this….
”it’s my fart banana that I shove up my arse cheeks to stop me stinking out the aeroplane”
🙄😂

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 28/10/2022 17:00

Shreddies fart pants, I’ve heard it all now. I had visions of the breakfast cereal reading this. Of all the things they could of called them, why shreddies?

Terry Wogan always used to talk about enjoying his wheaty-bangs at breakfast time!

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 28/10/2022 17:02

”it’s my fart banana that I shove up my arse cheeks to stop me stinking out the aeroplane”

You'd probably just make up some much less embarrassing story - like saying you're Piers Morgan's groom of the stool, on a voluntary basis.

arbitraryarsehole · 28/10/2022 17:06

Yes we have some!!! They work & washing with soda crystals is no bother - they are cheap and effective. Genuinely think this is a great product and don't see why anyone wouldn't want a fart filter! We got them for my son. If anyone needs them for a child, they will custom make some by fitting the carbon filter into their own underwear. I was so grateful because he had an issue at the time (now resolved) & I was worried about him getting teased at school. 100% would get them for my husbands night farts too!!

WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll · 28/10/2022 17:08

Maybe you could smuggle it through customs in plain sight, by biting it in the middle at the edge and pretending that you just have a very big smile.

You might want to block your nostrils off first, if it isn't a brand new one out of the packet, though.

EmilyGilmoresSass · 28/10/2022 17:17

ITriedToStopSwearingButICunt · 28/10/2022 16:14

Like most adults without health conditions, I use the bathroom as needed & don't have concerns about the impact of my digestive system on others.

You think most people go to the bathroom to FART?

Not a chance on this planet I'd ever take myself to the bathroom for a fart. I'd never get back out again 🤣