I have been wanting to try "period panties" for years because I have been trying to simplify my life to include mainly things that are practical for me and reduce my waste. I waited a couple cycles of use before writing this review.
These panties are full coverage for me. For reference, I wear a size 6 in Old Navy and size 8-10 in everything else. I have lots of butt and thighs. I ordered the XL size in these panties and they are not tight and do not give me wedgies throughout the day. They come up about midrise for me and I'm slightly overweight with mom pooch from multiple kids. The actual panties are soft to touch and soft against the skin. The bamboo protection area comes up about a few inches from the top hem in the front and goes all the way up to the top hem of the panties in the back. There is a slight swishing noise at first (like a tiny windbreaker) but it seems to go away after a couple of washes. Since "heavy" is subjective, I will just explain my usage of pads and these panties. I typically use the "super" and "long" pads with "wings" when "Aunt Flo" visits. I used to change them every 2-3 hours and one change overnight for the first two days. Accidents on the sides, the front or the back happened about once at the beginning of every cycle if i didn't place the pad just right. Then my flow would decrease for the rest of the time.
I tried these panties with no pads to see how effective they are. For the first two days, I changed them every 3-4 hours when I used the restroom and one change overnight. After that, I did not have to change them as often. I did, though, to be sanitary. Honestly, throughout my cycle they could have stayed on longer but I did not want to put them back on after using the restroom. Also, I have had no accidents or leaks when using these panties.
I rinse them in the sink in cold water and I keep a bottle of lavender castile soap near the sink to use for handwashing them. I also keep a spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide for first aid and it helps to keep these clean. For public restroom use, a woman could purchase those wet bags for cloth diapers or swimwear and throw the used panties in there to rinse out in the privacy of her home. Rinsing is super easy, just need to keep rubbing together under cold water until the water is clear. Sometimes a soak is necessary before scrubbing. I have handwashed and hang dried. I have handwashed and put into the dryer. And I have also just rinsed, sprayed with peroxide and thrown them in with my regular dark clothes in the regular washer and dryer. None of the processes have changed the performance of these panties. And all have resulted in the panties staying soft against the skin. I have purchased another pack of these so that I don't have to handwash as often. I don't plan to go back to sanitary napkins ever again! I'm very satisfied with this purchase. Very practical. Such a small investment for a huge return in my life!
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
