nappypants

I think it's the difference between wetting in non-absorbent clothing, and wetting in nappies. In a nappy you just feel the warmth, and you can forget you've even done it afterwards!

I guess the fact the knickers were discarded means the women actually wet them, so weren't able to find somewhere discreet to relieve themselves in time?

In their adult nappies 😉

Yeah, the taxi seat may well not have remained dry... I did hear it said that the "soiling charge" for taxis is most commonly assumed to be for people throwing up in them, but in reality that's not the most common cause as drivers can tell when it's likely... it's actually drunk women quietly wetting themselves in the seat, which often isn't noticed until they've got out of the taxi.

Does surprise me a bit given that many women end up incontinent to some extent after giving birth - most commonly stress leakage from a weak pelvic floor, less commonly more severe damage such as nerve damage or tearing, leading to urge or total incontinence, and being in nappies for months, years or even lifelong as a result. But physical bladder capacity is a different thing, and the stretching etc. that takes place during pregnancy may increase that in many cases.

It's great being a grown up in nappies... your little secret, and you can "go" absolutely anywhere you like! The world's your toilet... and so is your underwear 😉