The present invention concerns a male incontinence guard 10. The guard is dividedby a transverse dividing line 25 into a front region 18 with a front transverseedge 20 and a rear region 22 with a rear transverse edge 24. The guard 10 tapers towardsthe rear transverse edge 24. The garment-facing surface 26 of the guard 10 comprisesa first 28 and a second 30 strand of adhesive means. The location and dimensionsof the first 28 and second 30 strand of adhesive means provides improved fasteningof the guard 10 to the underwear of the wearer.