Seriously, why hasn't anyone told us about menstrual underwear (also called period wear or menstrual underwear) before? At Sophie Stone, we now have Underprotection's menstrual underwear in our webshop and frankly, we're fans. Here's why you might want to try it too.
What is period wear anyway?
Simply put, it is underwear that collects your menstrual blood. You wear it like normal underwear, but without the need for tampons or pads. Underprotection underwear has smart layers that absorb moisture, stop odors and keep your clothes from getting dirty.
Why we are excited about it
Better for the environment (and your wallet)
Let's face it: all those disposable tampons and pads aren't exactly environmentally friendly. An average woman throws away about 11,000 of those things in her lifetime. With period underwear, you use the same underwear all the time that you just wash.
And yes, it's an investment at first, but do the math on how much you save when you no longer have to buy tampons or pads every month. Win-win, in other words.
Just more comfortable
No more hassle with sticky pads that fold in half or tampons that are uncomfortable. You put on your Underprotection underwear in the morning and that's it - you're protected all day.
The crazy thing is that it really doesn't feel like you're wearing any kind of diaper. It just sits like normal underwear, but with a mission.
And it also looks nice
Forget those giant white underpants you normally wear during your period. Underprotection underwear just looks stylish. Finally period proof underwear you don't have to be embarrassed about if someone catches a glimpse in the locker room.
How does it work in practice?
Super simple:
- Donning: Put them on like your normal underwear.
- Wearing: Depending on how heavily you menstruate, you can wear one pair for 8-12 hours.
- Rinse: Rinse briefly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Washing: Machine wash at 30°C with your regular laundry (no fabric softener).
- Drying: Simply air dry.
Who is this useful for?
For anyone who menstruates and no longer wants disposable products! But especially useful if:
- You often exercise during your period and fear leakage
- Your skin gets irritated from sanitary pads
- You sometimes leak at night
- You want to produce less waste
- You are allergic to the odors and chemicals in tampons
The benefits without the trappings
- Less waste: no more full trash can
- Saves money: Much cheaper in the long run
- Comfortable: No sliding or fussing
- Reliable: If you choose the right absorbency level, no worries about leaks
- Looks normal: No more giant granny panties
- Better for your body: No chemicals against your sensitive skin
Just give it a try
At Sophie Stone, we believe that sustainable choices don't have to come at the expense of comfort or style. Underprotection 's period underwear proves just that.
Veelgestelde vragen die we vaak krijgen
We merken dat veel mensen nog wat twijfels hebben voor ze de overstap maken. Dat snappen we helemaal! Een paar antwoorden op vragen die we regelmatig krijgen:
"Voelt het niet vies of nat?" Nee, echt niet. De technische laagjes in het ondergoed zorgen ervoor dat vocht direct wordt weggeleid van je huid. Het voelt droog aan, zelfs op zwaardere dagen.
"Kan ik het combineren met andere producten?" Absoluut! Veel mensen gebruiken op zware dagen een menstruatiecup of tampon samen met period underwear als extra backup. Op lichtere dagen draag je alleen het ondergoed.
"Wat als ik onderweg ben en moet wisselen?" De meeste mensen kunnen een paar de hele dag dragen, maar als je toch wilt wisselen neem je gewoon een extra setje mee in je tas. Het vuile ondergoed stop je in een waterproof zakje tot je thuis bent.
"Ruikt het niet?" Door de antibacteriële laagjes ontstaan er geen vervelende geurtjes. Veel mensen zeggen zelfs dat ze minder geur ervaren dan bij traditionele producten.
Het is echt een kwestie van uitproberen. De meeste mensen zijn na één cyclus al verkocht.
Give it a try - we hear from so many customers that they never want to go back to tampons or pads. And if you have any questions about sizes or absorbency levels, feel free to drop us a line!