Advantages of Using Period Pants
Period Pants are rapidly gaining popularity as one of the most preferred choices for menstrual protection. Period underewar is a great alternative traditional period products like cloth sanitary pads (CSP) and menstrual cups, but they can also be used in conjunction with pads or internal period protection giving you even greater protection and reliability.
So why do we love them?
Reliability and Comfort
Many period pants offer front to back absorbency and the absorbent material can cover a much greater area than that of a sanitary pad. This gives fantastic reliability and leak free sanitary protection option.
As the absorbent layers are sewn in, you aren’t adding anything to your underwear when you are wearing period panties. This means that there is no chance of any pads etc slipping or moving around and no pads bunching up either. For those unsure days when you think you might need protection but aren’t sure, period pants give you that confidence without the need to feel like you’re wearing anything but underwear.
Wide range of absorbencies
Period pants come in different designs and absorbencies. At one end of the scale we have the lighter absorbency Love Luna Period Pants designed for those who have are on a light-medium flow days. At the other end of the scale Wuka Super Heavy period underwear which hold the equivalent of 4 tampons. It's common to have different pants for different stages of your period.
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Ideal for sports
If you don't like, or are unable to use, menstrual cups or tampons then period pants are a very popular reusable period protection for sports for light incontinence or menstrual flow. The Nixi Body Susie Sporty Hip look just like normal pants but give great absorbency, they are extremely popular in the running community. The are a personal favourite for the active members of The Period Team for working out in as they are so thin you don't have a thick VPL line.
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Simple to use
They feel like normal underwear. Many users say that one of the biggest reasons that they love them is that they don’t feel like they are wearing anything extra or that they are even wearing period protection.
They are incredibly easy and quick to change. One pair of reusable period underwear can last anywhere between 6-8 hours depending on your menstrual flow and preference. If you have an unreliable or irregular menstrual cycle then you reusable period pants can mean that you can wear them like normal pants if you wish. Period undewear are available in a huge range of sizes and styles meaning that you don’t have to wear your super big pants just because you are on your period. Some are even lacy and pretty too.
How to Wash Period Underwar
It is really simple to wash your reusable period underwear.
When you remove hem simple rinse out the period blood till the water runs clear.
Wash them on a cold wash (no more than 40 degrees)
Air dry when possible and avoid fabric softner and harsh cleaning products.
You can read more about cearing for you period underwear on our guide "How To Care For Your Period Underwear"
Economical
The initial outlay may look more expensive than CSP and menstrual cups but compared to the cost of disposable menstrual products, period underwear is a no brainer. For this calculation we have used WUKA period underwear for comparison. Swapping to period underwear can save 1200 (!!!) disposable sanitary pads from landfil.
For an average flow most people need about 5-7 pairs of period pants. This gives an approximate initial outlay of £103.
Disposable products cost an average of £10 per month x 12 = £120.
Period pants are expected to last between 2-3 years meaning that you would at least halve the cost of disposable products.
Hallo, I am buying a pair for my daughter to try and will buy more if she likes them. I understand they absorb the same amount of blood as 2-3 tampons. May I please ask if the idea is that you put them on for a day and unless there's an unexpected heavy flow that will be enough? Or you could start off with a pad added to them and finish up for the day with just the pants?
Best wishes, Liz Guyatt
Yes, most people manage a whole day in them. If you are concerned they aren't absorbent enough then I'd suggest wearing a pair with a pad over the top, then part way through the day remove the pad and use just the pants.