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Short answer: Yes. “These amazing period panties now available allow a menstruating person to not deal with the frustration of placing a tampon, the overflow of bleeding through a tampon onto clothes, and the sometimes discomfort of using a tampon as a young teen,” Dr. Robbins explains. “We all know the unpleasant part of using a pad and the irritation that can occur. Period panties are a great way to have protection and comfort together. Patients love them.
, agrees with Dr. Robbins and says that period underwear can help take away a lot of the worry and fear around wearing pads or tampons. Plus, they are also more environmentally friendly since, unlike the aforementioned disposable options, they are reusable.Similar to washing a silk pillowcase, period underwear should be washed gently. “Simply toss them in the washing machine on the delicate cycle, using cold water and mild detergent,” explains Caden.
However, each brand has different washing instructions, so make sure you read those beforehand. For example,'s period panties work best when you wash them before wearing them for the first time since this will activate the technology in the gusset for maximum absorbency. Also, skip the fabric softener because this reduces the product's efficiency, according to the brand.
Now that you know the 411 on all things period underwear, check out 11 of our favorite brands and the options they offer for different flows, bodies, and budgets:
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