A hygienic article structured to inhibit soiling of clothing from intermittent or sporadic leakage of urine from a penis over time is provided. The hygienic article provides secure and dynamically variable fit, unobtrusive appearance, and airflow to the skin. The hygienic article according to this disclosure may be as little as one eighth of the surface area of conventional male incontinence guard or shield products, and as little as one quarter of the size of other male incontinence guard products used only over a penis.