Being a woman is exciting and challnging at the same time. Specially during periods when nothing is in place. The mood goes for a toss and the cramps make it even worse for you to follow your daily routine. And the last thing you want is a leaky and spotted underwear or clothes. Leaks can happen to anyone anytime, as most of the underwears we pick may not sufice heavy flow or too much movement during periods. So we have period panties for you, yes! There are some wonderful period underwears which not just help you forget the leaks and spots but also they are so comfortable during those painful 4-5 days.
What are Period Panties:
Menstruation panty is the underwear which is designed in such a way that it can withstand heaviest of flow, shaky pads, too much movement and even night time comfort too. These menstruation underwears can be of two types which are designed to hold pads and tampoons also which are self sufficing for lighter blood flow and don’t need any pad for lighter days. Period panties are lined and leak proof, with utmost comfort for the one who wears. They are available in all sizes and have some antibacterial linings too. This helps in preventing any infection from heavy blood flow.
The period underwears are having a higher waste and thick waistband. It has more back coverage to give utmost comfort and keep the position intact even during sleep or sport. These prevent our lovely lingeries from getting soiled and also give us utmost comfort during the most needed time.
Why are the period underwears leak-proof:
Menstrual panties are made with a material which is similar to pad, that absorbs blood and keeps it intact too. These pads are strategically placed to absorb all of the menstrual blood and keep themselves dry for long. You can wear period underwear which has cups for heavy flow days and just without any pad for the lighter days. Specially helpful for after delivery. Most mothers prefer period panties post delivery as that time it is difficlt to be sane enough to keep your pads and position intact.
Benefits of period panties:
Most period panties are designed to suffice all the needs of a woman during mentration. Even a kangarroo pocket is put on period panties to place heating pads to cure menstrual cramps.
- Period panty is a disposale underwear where you wear it and use it completely before tossing away. This gives an ease and comfort feeling
- The pads and absorbent used is simply awesome which pevent any leak even during heavy flow
- There are special spaces for heating pad for easing off the bad cramps during mkenstruation
- Menstrual panties are designed in such a way that they have cup for heavy days, nothing added for light days and space for sticking a pad or tampon during normal flow.
- Their deisgn is such that it covers the waist and croch completely and there is no room for any leak even after major movements or night time use
- It is all day leak protection for hassle free and stress free routine at work or outdoors too
- They also have antibacterial and fragrance to fight infection and odor furing menstruation.
- Most important these period undies prevent your favorite and experience lingerie from getting soiled and trashed
- Easy to use and even more convenient to dispose off, some of these are also reusable, but they are lightest in drying and stay less soiled for most of the time.
- Best for menopause, puberty, delivery, postpartum time, traveling, incontinence of lighter levels and also for times when you have to go out or party during your periods
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Period panties review:
As a person who has used them during postpartum time, I would strongly recommend these underwears for periods. When there are really comforting and advanced technology then why take the stress of clenaing the delicate normal lingerie.
There are two school of thoughts always, but in this regard it is clear that period panties are great specially during the times when you want to go hassle free. Like menopause when the periods are not structured and can happen anyday anytime.
Also during delivery and postpartum time when you need not worry about the leaks and also when you just had your first ever period, say at puberty and you don’t know how to use the pads and prevent leaks. Period underwears review is extremely positive for these special times as well as for regular monthly wear.
Best period underwear:
There are loads of brands offering underwear on periods. And with more and more advancements, these peiod panties are now available with everything you could ever imagine in terms of comfort during menstruation. Some of the best period panty are:
1- Hesta womens organic cotton basic panties underwear at $ 42:
Hesta uses high quality organic cotton which is 95% and hardly 5% spandex in their period panty. The fabric is silky smooth with extremely delicate feeling on skin. These are avalable from petite to regular to plus sizes and are exceptionally fitted for every shape.
Hesta is a California based brand which aims in green environment with its products. These are some high quality underwears, with no harmful dye or bleach that causes skin rashes. It is made with natural processes and thus no toxins even during farming of cotton
2- Dear Kate hazel sport hipster priced at $38:
These dear kate undeewears on period are super comfortable and all day wear. Even for workout or party these are your pick. The inner lining consists of underlux fabric, which is stain releasing and breathable with a leak resistent outer layer. Its cool and comforting fabric keeps it relaxed and chill even after gym or outing. It comprises 76% nylon, 24% lycra and 100% micropolyster lining specially great for new mums and with heavy period fow
3- Eva wear manstrual period or light incontinence panty priced at $37:
Eva wear is highly absorbent and hypoallergenic available in various styles and colors. Excellent for postpartum and women with light incontinence. It prevents leaks and also gives a hassle free comfort. Made from nylon, cotton and spandex which keeps blood intact and stays comfortable for the body too. Its material is moisture wicking and highly absorbent which keeps you cool and dry for long. It can be used with or without tampoons or pads, and has backup menstrual cups too.
4- Bamboo viscose fiber brief mentrual leakproof panties at $31:
This period underwear consists of excellent material inthe form of 95% bamboo viscoe fiber and 5% spandex. This is a waterproof fabric and has 18% polyster in its lining. It is highly elastic and seamless thus utmost comfort for any shape and size of body. It is good for urinary incontinence, postpartum and heavy flow days. It has space for pad and tampoon and can be worn by itself too for lighter flow.
5- Intimate portal total leakproof protective briefs- incontinence period panties at $ 40:
This is a great period underwear with cotton and spandex material offerng frontal and full rear leakproofing from overborne pads and tampoos or heavy flow. This may not have most absorbency but it prevents the flow from going through. It can hold gel and pads for hemorrhoids and pain relief too. It also has a hidden feature to hold pads or tampoons for changing discreetly
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Conclusion:
The above compilation on period underwears and best period panties is to help all the women in deciding and picking their friendly period undy. Its not just embarrassing to have stains and leaks but discomforting too. So pick these perios special underewears and enjoy a hassle free period. Do check the material for irritation on skin before using it for long hours.
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Minu Manisha
