{"id":1211845,"date":"2022-09-27T13:12:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T13:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/09\/27\/the-best-period-underwear-cups-pads-and-products-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-09-27T13:12:22","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T13:12:22","slug":"the-best-period-underwear-cups-pads-and-products-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/09\/27\/the-best-period-underwear-cups-pads-and-products-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Period Underwear, Cups, Pads, and Products (2022)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Most period underwear isn\u2019t cheap, but you can save money in the long run by not having to stock up on so many tampons or pads. Start out with a pair to see what styles you like; eventually, you can get enough to last your whole cycle. Period underwear is rated for absorbency levels. Some brands state these by teaspoons of liquid or compare it to the number of tampons they replace; we\u2019ve noted them here.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our Favorite Pair<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Of all the period underwear in my dresser drawer, I reach for Knix ($20-$38) first. The nylon pairs are so silky smooth and cool, like you\u2019re wearing fancy skivvies, and they don\u2019t dig in anywhere. If you prefer cotton, the brand has those too. Even the super-absorbency pairs don\u2019t feel thick\u2014they don\u2019t even feel like a pad. I wear the Dream Shorts ($38) to bed regularly, even when I\u2019m not on my period.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The brand has four absorbency levels: Light (1 teaspoon), Medium (3 teaspoons), High (4-6 teaspoons depending on style), and Super (8 teaspoons). There\u2019s also a postpartum collection and teen period kits.<\/p>\n<p>The Best Budget Pairs\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">All of the Period Company\u2019s standard underwear costs just $12 (the boxers are $22 and the Sleeper Shorts are $24). For that price, you can outfit your entire week without spending nearly as much as for some other brands on this list.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">I tried the Heavy absorbency versions that hold nine tampons worth of liquid, which are the thickest of any pairs I tried. They don\u2019t really feel odd, especially if you\u2019re used to pads, but if you wear them under tight clothes it\u2019ll probably be uncomfortable (and look a little funny). I love them for sleeping during my heavy days. There\u2019s a Sporty line with the same absorbency but are made of stretchier, moisture-wicking fabric to account for sweat as well. There are also Light versions made of one less layer of absorbency, which are therefore thinner all around, and Juniors.<\/p>\n<p>More Brands We Like<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">I\u2019ve now tried a ton of different period underwear and am confident there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"paywall\">\n<li><strong>Modibodi ($19-$45)<\/strong> has the most styles and absorbency levels of the brands I tried. From Super Light (half to a full tampon), Moderate-Heavy (2-3 tampons), to Maxi 24 hours (10 tampons), and levels in between, you can find exactly what you need for every day of your period. It also has detachable, maternity, swimsuits, and active options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saalt ($27-$45)<\/strong> underwear is made of three post-consumer recycled water bottles. It offers three levels of absorbency, Light (2 light tampons), Regular (3 regular tampons), and High (4 regular tampons), and the styles are cute with mesh and lace options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bambody ($11-$40)<\/strong> only has two absorbency levels\u2014Leakproof (for spotting or super light days) and Absorbent (2 tampons)\u2014but it\u2019s one of the more affordable options, along with the Period Company above.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof ($25-$43)<\/strong> has more basic styles with four absorbency levels: Light (1 tampon), Moderate (3 tampons), Heavy (4 tampons), and Super Heavy (5 tampons).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pure Rosy ($29-$39)<\/strong> only offers a few styles, but the brand has expanded to four absorbency levels (1 to 4 tampons) from when I first tried it. The company works with the D.A.R.E. Women\u2019s Foundation to provide its underwear to young Tanzanian girls, as well as food and water to communities in need.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cora ($30-$38)<\/strong> has just one style of <strong>underwear ($30)<\/strong> (3 regular tampons) and a <strong>sleep short ($38)<\/strong> (6 regular tampons) so far. But the company has cups and discs available too, so I\u2019m hoping it will keep expanding. If you\u2019re buying the warming period balm mentioned below and want to give some underwear a try, they\u2019re nice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adidas Period-Proof<\/strong> <strong>Shorts ($45)<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>Tights ($65)<\/strong> are pricey, but they\u2019re made with period underwear built-in. The brand recommends wearing these in addition to a tampon, pad, or cup for added protection, especially if you\u2019re going to be in the gym or at practice for a while, but I found it absorbed enough without anything else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Tampons and pads require frequent changing and are not great for the environment\u2014they\u2019re made to be thrown away after a few hours. Menstrual cups, however, are reusable, long-lasting silicone cups that hold blood and prevent leaks. Buy it once and it should last several years. There\u2019s a learning curve, so try it on days you\u2019ll be home, and you may have to try a few before you find your perfect one.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">To use a menstrual cup, you\u2019ll need to fold it (there are many different ways to do this) and insert it into your vagina. Feel around to make sure it completely unfolds and creates a seal. When you\u2019re ready to take it out, pinch the base of the cup slightly to break the seal\u2014it\u2019s a strange feeling, but don\u2019t worry, it shouldn\u2019t feel like it\u2019s being ripped out. Depending on your flow, most menstrual cups can stay in for 12 hours, so you can go a whole workday without having to empty it in a public bathroom. Put a Cup In It is a great resource for helping you determine which cup might be best. YouTuber RawBeautyKristi also offers some good tips on her experience using a menstrual cup.<\/p>\n<p>Our Favorite Cup<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">I appreciate and see the pros in all the cups I\u2019ve tried for this guide, but I always preferred other options. They don\u2019t hurt, but it was like I was very aware I was using one which is the opposite of a tampon. That is, until I tried the Lily Cup. Once it was in, I forgot it was there. I even slept in it comfortably.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">The secret is in its shape and size. It\u2019s angled, thinner, and softer than most standard cups, so it folds up smaller and feels more natural. If you\u2019ve never used a cup, or like me, didn\u2019t find one you loved, try this. Like most cups available, there is one for those who have not given birth vaginally and those who have.<\/p>\n<p>The Most Options<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">If the Lily Cup doesn\u2019t appeal to you or you need more options, MeLuna is popular in the category. There are several sizes, firmness levels, and stem types to choose from, and the company offers helpful tips for finding the right fit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">There are kits available, too, including one that comes with a steamer for sanitizing the cup ($56). Most people simply boil them to sanitize, but if you live somewhere like a dorm where you don\u2019t want to be boiling your period cup in the communal kitchen, it\u2019s a nice idea.<\/p>\n<p>Menstrual Discs We Like<\/p>\n<figure class=\"AssetEmbedWrapper-iKAnWF bhyIoG asset-embed\">\n<p><span class=\"BaseWrap-sc-UABmB BaseText-fETRLB CaptionCredit-cSxGsC hkSZSE bmsBkF iOEyAO caption__credit\">Photograph: Nixit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"paywall\">I think most people will like the Lily, but there is no one-size-fits-all product when it comes to periods. There are more options available that we also like, and most are cheaper.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most period underwear isn\u2019t cheap, but you can save money in the long run by not having to stock up on so many tampons or pads. Start out with a pair to see what styles you like; eventually, you can get enough to last your whole cycle. 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