Hi Brent, Im 16 and I use protection. You should try the Goodnites - they work. You will find that they make it a lot more comfortable to sleep and you dont have a wet, cold, smelly bed to sleep in. Your brother will like it a lot better too. If he was going to "blackmail" you he would have done it already with the bedwetting. Besides, he wouldnt do that anyway cus its better for him with you wearing them. It might even help with your relationship with him. The Goodnites are comfortable, look like regular underwear, you can put them on by yourself, and can be hidden under pjs or boxers. Try em!