everything you want to know about my ZERO WASTE period // Thinx Review & how to

[@Shelbizleee]

I no longer recommend Thinx. Instead check out ▸▸▸ kayaness.com/ You can use code ESS10 for $10 OFF

[@zebrasinigloos8245]

I SO appreciate you saying that it’s okay to use reusables at home and disposables when you’re not at home. I think it’s so important to let people know that it’s not “all or nothing”!

[@auni2955]

Agreed

[@emilyoutdoors4905]

Love that the zero waste community is so open talking about period routines. This is how I learned about menstrual cups and period underwear - I did not grow up in an environment that encouraged talking about these things. It has been such a game changer using both of those - which I personally find more comfortable than tampons and pads. I use the organic cotton brief and love them!

[@missAUDACITY]

“Literally I ✨don’t care✨.” Big mood. 😌

[@kailenpettit8291]

Menstrual cup + period underwear = the BEST combination EVER! Switched over a year ago and I'm never going back. Thanks for your review and extra tips Shelbi!!!😍😍😍

[@ariana8734]

Same/agreed! Highly recommend to all. :)

[@diciottottobre]

yess! i love my menstrual cup but on lighter days a pair of underwear is the most care-free solution, and i also use them on days when my period cramps are really bad and prevent me from doing anything but laying on the bed in pain :))))))))))) haha

[@cmatrinidad3710]

same.

[@pommebour5354]

Same! Got my cup nearly 12 years ago and it is still holding well so no reason to change. and the extra reassurance of period underwear, just in case.

[@ofeliaderegalo9889]

Same here. Game changer! I am using this combo for 3 years and I'm never going back.

[@LaloMacKenzie]

This is big sis energy even tho we’re the same age 😅💘

[@zurilagunas2598]

I appreciate you for letting us know this sale is going on. I recently bought some and liked them so I was waiting to buy more!

[@discoanna7578]

Yes thanks so much, and for sharing! You’re such an inspiration!

[@samanthabatch1019]

I never used tampons but I feel pretty comfortable with my menstrual cup. It is however you feel honestly

[@MarielaMerino]

Can we all thank shelbi for talking about bodily fluids and being so helpful?! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michiganemogirl]

I have a pretty heavy period on my first and second day. i use a pair of the super high waisted ones, one for day one, one for day two. and then i use the basic bikini cut one (i think that's what its called), for day 3 and 4, no issues. I've been using them for about a year and only have leaked once which was my fault

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

As a transmasculine person Thinx has been a godsend for me. The whole disposable process and constantly seeing it and dealing with it was very distressing and dysphoric for me and Thinx has given me such peace of mind about my cycle. I was constantly having leakage and staining my sheets at night, which only served to trigger my dysphoria more. Since I’ve started using Thinx and having clean sheets every time I just… idk it’s hard to describe. I’m forever grateful Shelbizleee introduced me to Thinx and I converted to reusables so thank you✨💕 I highly recommend them to any other transmasculine person with a cycle and people with cycles in general.

[@Hippidippimahm]

I can’t thank you enough for this. I suffer from incredibly stressful dysphoria around my cycle as well.

[@Shanoninoni8]

I'm so glad this has helped you! I'm so sorry you have to deal with dysphoria!

[@gretcheneisenman4760]

Do you know do they have any masc styles? I bought some from them years ago, and at the time they didn’t… but I think those could be a great idea. They would appeal to a lot of cis women like me too.

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

@@gretcheneisenman4760 Yes they have masc styles! I use the boyshort myself, which looks more like a boxer brief than a boyshort imo, and they have regular brief styles as well.

[@abbeyfrancesca9291]

This post made me tear up, I hope your dysphoria gets better 💗

[@sl3772]

I've always just rinsed them with cold water and let them dry before putting them in the laundry and wash them at the end of the week and they come out super clean 😊

[@plantfairyfl218]

Ooo this is helpful!!

[@AngieHC215]

Same! It's what I can manage living with my boyfriend's family

[@caitlinutt6254]

Same here! Quick rinse until the water runs clear and then just chuck them in!

[@Merciaks]

Omg thank you, I've been undecided about buying any period underwear because no-one was talking about how to incorporate washing them into an existing laundry routine! I was so confused thinking "ok, but what do I do with them until laundry day? I'm not gonna run an extra wash just for 1 pair of pants once I've used them!"

[@sl3772]

@@Merciaks yes I honestly wash them with my darks and because I've rinsed them it's absolutely no issue at all. Also, generally just hang dry them because in the ones I have they have a material that shouldn't go in the dryer (it should say on the tag) but that's easy enough, they dry in a day usually 😊

[@mariahhusted3274]

🙌Here is a sacrifice to the algorithm gods!🙌

[@Sk8rToon]

Nice to hear I’m not the only one weirded out by tampons & mensural cups

[@kellymartinson5803]

Thanks for being vulnerable for us Shelbi!

[@gibbs107]

I usually use my diva cup, but I would love to add Thinx to my routine as well. Sometimes with the cup, I just cant get the seal and I leak.

[@1000wastedwords]

There are different brands of cups, so one might work better than another. Also, there are reusable menstrual discs that fit a little different and don't use suction. Also, the discs can be used during sex if you're down with that while menstruating.

[@thamires.magalhaes]

I've been using my menstrual cup for 5 years now and I still think it was the best thing that happened in my life, but about period underwear, my sister uses them, she has one for each day of her usual period, if I'm not mistaken, the first days she changes them 2 times, which means 3 used, and it goes down to 1 in the day. She cleans them right when she takes them off, probably cause she has only 5 or 6 now, just with water and then puts them in the washing machine with the other clothes normally.

[@chaoticash513]

I use period underwear at home or when I know I won't be away from home for long. I share my office with men who comment on everything. So when my officemates are in I plan to use disposables so they don't comment on me taking my purse with me outside of the office. The woman's bathroom near my office has an old filing cabinet that I periodically stock with the organic cotton tampons that I use for this purpose. The mensural cup stresses me out for some reason so I can't personally do it.

[@megantousignant18]

Have you had a chance to try the menstrual cup or just the thought of it stresses you out?

[@blondnbaked5865]

That's wild. You're literally compromising with immature ass men who mean nothing and add no real value or sustenance to your life.. just so they won't comment on a natural bodily function? It's honestly so sad that you feel like you have to hide or be ashamed of something that's literally normal. Have you considered not giving a fuck about what people think about you?

[@chaoticash513]

@@megantousignant18 I haven't tried it yet, so just the thought makes me anxious.

[@woolypuffin392]

Honestly, if i got asked such inappropriate questions i would tell them the truth 🤣 Like "Dear John, thanks for asking, i'm going to change my period underwear becausei have my period right now. Any more questions?"

[@RainbowSludge]

Sorry you have to deal with that, that really sucks! I wish men would not be so immature 🙁

[@amandaniemann9903]

I'm currently pregnant, so haven't bled in a minute. But when I do, I use a menstrual cup + backup cloth pad. When I switched away from disposables, my cycle shortened by 3 days and cramping decreased a lot. Best decision ever. Would love ideas on products and quantities for postpartum bleeding, if anyone is willing to share

[@cupcake_imposter4653]

When you've had them on a while and pull them down, is there blood on you? Like when I used pads blood would kind of smear and transfer onto my skin. Does that happen with these?

[@breluvsu367]

On my heavy days, I would say yes. On my lighter days, not so much.

[@stephhernandez7772]

In my experience not....really? Not smeared or anything but if you blot yourself then the paper will be liiiiiiiightly red

[@MimTorbell]

I've been using reusable pads for the last 3 years with no issues... But now I'm 5 months pregnant and I want to buy some underwear for the postpartum bleeding... I'll try them 😆

[@vintagedoll4850]

Congratulations!!! I've had 3 babies and I would recommend them.

[@MimTorbell]

@@vintagedoll4850 thanks!! This is My first so your recommendation is very important!

[@vintagedoll4850]

@@MimTorbell Of course! If you have any other questions, period panty or being a momma or otherwise, feel free to ask!

[@chloeb1642]

I've been wondering if they would be good for postpartum. I used Depends after my son was born and the security was amazing. But if I had another baby I would definitely want a solution I could reuse for my period.

[@mirandafabre8964]

Shelbi looking like she needs to lay down after that clot discussion 😂 But thanks so much for this video! Love my thinx underwear 💕

[@ellisfinkelstein9207]

Thank you so much for normalizing periods! I’ve had my cycle for 1.5 years (I’m a teen) and I’ve used cloth pads from pink lemonade shop for every period except my first. I recently learned to use tampons and really like them so I am currently attempting a menstrual cup. To wash my cloth pads I would save them in a wet bag until the end of my period then soak them in water with oxi clean before throwing them in the washing machine with my clothes. I rarely have leaks with cloth pads. Also a brand called ruby love has reusable period swimwear which are great for when you don’t want to or don’t know how to use tampons.

[@vintagedoll4850]

I am 1 period into using period panties. I learned a lot! I have Thinx hi waist and modibodi sensual hi waist (heavy-overnight) Okay first, I thought super hi waist meant they were extra high, not more absorbent 😂🙈 Second, they take 2 days to air dry which is why you need more than 4 pairs! Trust me on this one LOL Third, You will definitely be nervous when you all of a sudden sneeze or stand up but thankfully, never leaked! Fourth, I don't have a washing machine and hand wash mine. No smell and they get all clean!

[@christineh4398]

Hey! Not related, but I recently heard about farmers markets that sell produce that actually isn't local. Have you heard of this or can you make a video with tips on how to make sure we actually are buying locally and sustainably, since that is the reason most of us go there to begin with? Thank you for all that you do!

[@greener336]

Yeah I recently learned this about my local market, everything is out of town. Makes sense since I live in growing zone 9a

[@taylorh9391]

Perfect timing! I’m on my period right now 😂 I use period underwear and a cup

[@cjguinan1]

Thank you sooo much for your honesty and talking about those uncomfortable questions. I really to appreciate it!

[@thesouthkorean5692]

I love how fearless you are when talking about periods. Keep up the good work Shelbi!

[@Anna_ForFutureAdventures]

I use a German brand named Ooia and I can fully agree that period panties never leak 😍 It's so nice and comfortable, one if my favorite swaps ever!

[@VeggiesbyEos]

I use a cup for days 1-3 and also use period underwear. Then my period is very light days 4-5, so i just use period underwear and wear the same pair all day. Lol idc about underwear lines either haha. My problem is i only have 3 pairs so i do use liners still for when i run out of period underwear/while i am washing. I would like to buy another one or two.

[@tayloreatsny]

I have 3 for mine! My period is pretty light and usually only lasts 2-3 days.

[@vanessavillegas5318]

my uterus could never

[@valeriehayne]

@@vanessavillegas5318 same lol

[@Maura237]

I envy you.

[@becnimi]

Mine is 6 days full of crampss 😭

[@lampshade7189]

Lucky! Mines a full week 😭

[@leticiazilli7620]

Cant wait to see the secret videoo lol, I’m using a menstrual cup rn and loving it, just so much more confortable

[@katsalz2234]

Honestly THANK YOU for the “wet bag” tip because I was very confused, nervous etc. about wearing my thinx out of the house. I’ll definitely be trying this tip next month.

[@brittanystorey9460]

Hey I just wanted to say thank you for being such an inspiration. As a queer woman, who is trying to get into zero waste I find you so relatable, & informative. 🌈💜💜💜

[@rebekahlopez1190]

I’ve been on the fence for years about these because no one else would answer these specific logistical questions. Thank you for putting my mind at ease to finally try. A good price with the sale too. Starting with 3 pairs as I phase out of the pads I already have.

[@ItsMePhoebe]

Menstrual cup revolutionised my periods! Was interested in it for environmental reasons but now it's just for all the comfort and practicality, I'm never going back to my previous menstrual routine!

[@floraidh4097]

I dipped my toe into trying Thinx by picking up one pair two months ago. I love the one I have but the cost was a challenge for me. Thank you for the information about the sale and the affiliate link. I can't wait to have the comfort of these underpants through my whole period.

[@julietortiz7873]

there’s a Hawaiian owned company called awwa that sell reusable underwear just so y’all know there are options

[@vickiwilce217]

It's a kiwi brand actually, and they are amazing!

[@1000wastedwords]

And Cora makes some, along with organic cotton tampons, pads, menstrual cups and discs.

[@mirandapontarelli5485]

For the first 3 years of my period, I only used pads. Then I used tampons + pads. In 2018, I switched to a menstrual cup, and it literally changed my life. I took the putacupinit quiz to find the right one for my body.

[@tirilsterlid5549]

Link to quiz? Are you please? 🥰😇

[@mirandapontarelli5485]

@@tirilsterlid5549 if you Google putacupinit quiz, it should pop right up

[@tirilsterlid5549]

@@mirandapontarelli5485 oooh I'll check 🤩

[@tirilsterlid5549]

Lol, i got the cup i already have 😂

[@TheStephShorty]

I tried cups in 2018 too and I will never go back!!

[@wolverinehoff9789]

6-8 pairs is perfect! Easy to wash, comfortable, good backup in case! Cannot go wrong!

[@Diana8Matienzo]

I bleed very lightly, so I use a menstrual cup and change it every 12-24hrs (okay'd per my ob/gyn) 😁 I would like to get period underwear, but it doesn't fit in my present budget :/

[@clarissar1418]

Thank you for this much needed video Shelby! I've been holding off buying them because I didn't know enough about them. Thank you!! ❤

[@megantousignant18]

I use a June cup. I originally bought the June cup because they had a wicked sale, and I wasn't willing to fork over $40 for something I didn't know if it was going to even work for me. I keep one at home and one in my purse for if I get caught out "in the wild" unawares. I also use period underwear for leaks, mostly at night, because I have such a heavy flow.

[@josephinecatania3741]

My question: where does the absorbent part sit in in the underwear? My problem with my reusable period undies is that I have never found a pair with the gusset high enough at the front. Like the absorbent part would end mid labia. I have a slightly thick butt, so the front does sit lower, but so many people surely struggle with this. I need high gussets!

[@koswims]

I think I have 10 pairs: 2 nighttime, 3 hiphugger, 2 sport, 3 thongs

[@kennedyscott350]

I have four pairs (3 super cotton briefs and 1 cotton pair) I use one per day and one per night and two on my heaviest day. I hand wash each pair during my period when I take them off and then wash in the washer after my cycle is done.

[@RoastedSaltedPeanut]

I've used a menstrual cup and hated it. Currently using reusable pads and liners. I grew up using disposable pads and have only used tampons a couple times.

[@megantousignant18]

I actually had to buy the teen size cup because all the other ones were too big and hurt.

[@julial.r.5383]

I tried many menstrual cups, and couldn't make them work for me. Often hurt, always leaked :/ I'm happily gonna try reusable underwear now.

[@v1v13n]

I use the mestrual cup now for two years. Before, I was always a tampon user and couldn't stand wet pads. But I'm thinking about trying period underwear for my light days.

[@allyonashamley1763]

I like the last question. This was a GREAT video. I will look into them. Not because of the sales or the deals, but because of this video in general. I have watched you discuss this product for a while. This detail, helped.

[@minisevenyt.]

I'm putting it out there just in case someone's interested: Ruby Love and Modibodi make also period swimwear! I don't have one yet but it will be my next purchase for sure.

[@delmicortave]

This is so cool they have a lot of styles. Thanks for your review, I use a menstrual cup at the begging use reusable pads but I feel that they weren't clean enough when I wash them. I feel clean with the cup but I am still learning how to wear them, I think I will try with reusable underwear so I feel more secure.

[@Nothinghumnisalien2me]

I like to use reusable pads with them at night if I’m super heavy. That brings me super great peace of mind.

[@anikamukherjee7027]

Idk if this is appropriate, but how are we not talking about how cute the thinx look on Shelbi in the thumbnail 🥰

[@emmab.1328]

Thank you! I’ve been wanting to get some

[@prettyfuldancingirl]

Funnily enough, this is my first fully zero waste period. I am a cup user, but previously I always wore panty liners in case I had any leaks; I decided to buy myself some period underwear and cloth pads to try out for leak avoidance rather than disposables and its super chill

[@xenabbb]

which menstrual cup do you recommend?

[@maddymichael8998]

@xenab shoaib I have always used the Lunette cup model 1 and love that one. I did have to cut the stem off completely in order for it to be comfortable which is okay. My sister uses the diva cup and has never had an issue with that. For both of us menstrual cups do have a little bit of leakage just because when you put them in if there's any blood on your vaginal walls the cup is not going to stop that so I use my period underwear or liners. I have recently just had a super heavy flow for me (filling the cup in 4 hours) and I could feel when it was leaking/overflowing so I went to the bathroom and dumped it and just wiped it with toilet paper since I was out in public

[@sarahaubrey320]

@@xenabbb period nirvana has a cup quiz that will help with your specific needs.

[@isabeller3534]

Thank you so much for the video, I just got my first two pairs and I love them 🥰

[@Styledunderlupus]

Yes!!! to this review. I just got some products from them :-) wish I would have seen your video before I ordered. Thanks for being vulnerable with us!

[@Shanoninoni8]

Lilova is my preferred brand! They're great! I've tried knix as well and I just purchased some reusable pads but i always prefer the Lilova.

[@jessicasantos6690]

I have one pair of thinx, and several reusable pads. I have learned that I prefer reusable pads. I really want to use a menstrual cup, but I'm just not there yet. I would recommend soaking any reusable products you use! It helps get them clean. I soak mine for a few hours and then rinse and spray with soapy water and let them dry until my next load of laundry. If you soak too long, that could cause some stink. Twelve hours max is what I recommend.

[@kittyontheroad8919]

I only have 4, use them every day during my period without a menstrual cup. I wash them every day by hand, and leave them to dry in the sun. I do have quite a heavy period

[@abigailkenoyer3923]

Me wearing my thinx watching this...! I bought them because of you. I would say the more the better but it is manageable with five pairs. I live in a building with laundry in the basement (yay nyc), so I cannot do laundry whenever I want. this means more pairs works better for me. I use I guess four pairs a day? One when a wakeup up and then one or two during the day and one for sleep.

[@blairbullock380]

The reason I stopped using reusable pads recently and haven’t considered period underwear is that I no longer have in unit washer/dryer and have to go to a laundromat. It’s just really inconvenient and not private, but I do feel guilty about not being as sustainable as I used to be- does anyone use these products and go to a laundromat? Or do you hand wash at home (I’m not sure if it’s vigorous enough)? Would love to hear tips if so.

[@EnnameMori]

Thanks, this is helpful. I normally usual a menstrual cup but am having issues with being immunocompromised and my vaginal flora so need a sustainable non cup option. Food for thought :)

[@spacepanda000]

My thinx are life changing! Never feels wet or heavy. I change them 2x a day and only use 4 for a 8 day period.

[@annikaParnda]

i use a german brand called "femtis" and i´m in loooove! Even on my heavy days my flow is light, so i usually have one for the day and one for the night. Lifesaver!!

[@minisevenyt.]

I use femtis too! They're amazing. I use them on my first two nights of my period (even for 10 hours straight or more) and they never leaked of felt uncomfortable. Runa and Jule are definitely my favorite

[@anastasiahlauritzen2548]

Thank you super much Shelb 😍 I was looking for reviews on the thinx p- underwear and I like your video the most 🙃 I’ve just bought and remembered to use your referral code 🙏 - highly appreciated.

[@sarahlaskin1439]

This video was so helpful. Thanks for going into so much detail. I feel comfortable trying these now!

[@KLBRMT14]

I have a super heavy flow on my first couple days and I change them at least once on those days and that’s usually good. I used to use menstrual cups and that I had to change 2 times a day as well if that helps anyone gauge!

[@1000wastedwords]

Yes, thank you.

[@duongnt1412]

omg i legit had been sitting on a Thinx cart for over the week (and of course my period came =)) !) so thank you for the sale alert! And I used my HSA cart to purchase them :D such a good tip (hope it won't kick back later! Getting Thinx underpants to wear as 2nd measure with my moon cup (have been using menstrual cups for years) so I can do away with liners during my cycle. So excited!

[@DeconstructionBarbie91]

This is awesome!! I sewed myself some reusable pads when I started doing reusable. However, I have been interested in getting something like this for awhile and this was super helpful! Thanks!

[@kiaanee]

just bought the sleep shorts & the organic cotton brief in grey! the shorts are so cute ♡ I'm so excited for my order! thank you for the discount code!

[@kiaanee]

also for anyone in the U.S. if you create an account you will receive free shipping with your first order! i also saw that they offer discounted shipping for other countries when you create an account!

[@changelingchild4299]

A good bit of advice for using cloth pads is getting the fit right. So many of us have come from using disposable pads where you don't get to choose size. If you find your leaking off the front/back or sides it doesn't always mean you need a heavier pad. I leak off the sides and found the length uncomfortable. I worked out I needed a wider, shorter pad. It makes such a difference, and all it takes is contacting the seller to get custom made. Also consider using interlabial pads as boosters if you have a messy flow, they help control the direction of the flow.

[@tb.lr.]

Hi Shelbi, I love that you're always so open about your period routine and I'm so glad to have found another person who has never used a tampon! I tried it once many many years ago and I couldn't get it in although it was the smallest size and the experience still kinda haunts me 😅 I've been thinking about starting to use period underwear for a long time but I'm still living with my parents and I'm somehow scared that it will get me in awkward situations when I have to e.g. clean it 🙈

[@TheNikNik212]

Really appreciate you discussing the more graphic details!! Honestly those things are what I was curious about the most and no one else was talking about it 😘 Using my leftover FSA money to buy a few of my first pair! Makes the most sense for me as a cloth diapering mama too haha.

[@yunasmith4125]

I use cloth pads from treehuggers and have had a great experience with the product and customer service. I have a wet/dry bag I kept them in and I just put them in the wash. No more sticky tape waxings (tmi) and I think they hold more and don't move around too much or fold from moving around.

[@gellythedreamer2320]

THANKS GOD that for the first time in my life I finally feel understood when it comes to never having used a tampon or a cup because it freaked me out as well 🤣❤️

[@bandz27]

I just got my first cup and set of reusable pads about 10 months ago. I’ve been using the pads at night and cup during the day. Thinking I want to try period underwear at night as I hate the feel of pads, but I like the cup way better than tampons.

[@sandrareed9640]

As far as soaking them. Maybe its similar to what I was taught since I started bleeding. My mom taught me that its easier to get the "stain" out if it never dries versus if the clothing dries and then you try to get it out. In my experience, it's true. We just use water in a bucket too.

[@supernova622]

Agreed. Dried blood is really hard to get out 😬 if it never dried in the first place, it should wash out pretty easily

[@mchllme]

I love my Thinx! I’ve had three periods with period underwear after using pads for almost 20 years (first one I used Knix) and I typically change them twice on heavy days and once on light days. I don’t use them with any other products and I haven’t leaked. My only regret is not getting them sooner. I haaaaaate disposable pads and I tried tampons and cannot use them. Disclaimer I do take birth control to have more control of when I get my period and my periods have definitely been more manageable and lighter since starting birth control. Knix is really nice too, but I love the styles and coverage with Thinx more. Honestly Knix works perfectly fine; I just feel cuter and safer in Thinx.

[@mounthive]

I’ve had some period undies for quite a while but was afraid to use them alone without pads. Thank you for the informative (and much entertaining) content! 🤩😻♥️

[@annaw5763]

I use thinx! I got some after one of your videos and I love them so much! I have 7 and that works perfectly for me :)

[@gracie4260]

organic unbleached tampons - that's it... no one sells re-usable stuff where I live ALSO I live in a house full of men....so as much as I would love to say it would be acceptable to wash the re-usable stuff around the house....I can't say it would be

[@ducksnaps]

Menstrual cups didn't work for me because my pelvic floor muscles are so strong the cup doesn't form a seal; tampons are hell; and regular pads give me rashes, feel like a diaper and they STINK - all this is to say, period underwear was my only option. But boy, even if they were not my last resort, I would still use them because it's made my period so much more comfortable. Thinx underwear is comfortable, stylish and I feel really secure in them. I wear mostly the cheeky ones and find that they hold up really well, even on my heavy days (despite my flow being rather heavy). I've found that they can even hold up an entire day during a heavy day as long as the blood comes out slow and steadily, so with time for the underwear to dry. It is only if the floodgates open and a hell of a lot comes out suddenly (+ clots), that I've experienced a leak. Other than that, they work like a charm for me, do not smell nor do they feel wet. My only issue with them: they're expensive and as someone living in Europe, shipping costs and import tax add up to quite the price point. For those living in the EU like me, I can also highly recommend cooliea. Not as many style choices, but they are very similar to Thinx and can even withstand sudden influx of blood with big clots, so in that sense they surmount Thinx in my experience. Personally I have not used Modibodi but I've heard great things about those too so that might also be an option if you live in Europe. Anyway, that's my Spiel, I hope it's helpful! (also, I'm not going to apologize for the TMI because let's normalize talking about bodies and periods, haha :P)

[@NatalieGraeBarsness]

I use knix and thinx-I prefer knix but I think I bought too small for thinxs-and I like that better, use it as backup to the SALT SOFT cup. I work 24 hour shifts and if using period underwear as a backup I have never ever had an issue besides in month 1 and 2. I use the same pair as a backup all day. There’s a little bit of a learning curve i would advise having your first month or two to try it at home but I cannot stand disposables anymore, they smell like you said and I notice more cramping actually!

[@NatalieGraeBarsness]

Also I don’t soak and only rinse if I wasn’t wearing a cup. I wash in a laundry bag with my other laundry and air dry. Never an issue!

[@megan2176]

YES!! Thanks so much for explaining Thinx, with ALL the details! You answered all the questions I've had! Most other reviewers have skipped over the "gross" stuff, so THANKS for being real!!! :)

[@amandasadler4740]

I use period undies and I freaking love them. They're comfy.

[@Nicole-ge4vg]

I just got my IUD out after 6 years. During that time I basically didn't have a period. I'm wanting to let my body return to its normal cycle, but man that been a rude awakening! 😒 So I'm currently using tampons but am observing my cycle so I can get the right menstral cup. Anyone use the Saalt cup and underwear? I also have 3 daughters, one who is getting closer to that age. Looking forward to providing her with better tools than I had!

[@vpetmad]

I use an awesome brand of period underwear called Lady Days. They are legit the comfiest pants I have ever worn and they're a small, eco-friendly, woman-owned business that's local to me. I highly recommend any UK-based people looking for period pants check them out! They're cheaper than some of the bigger brands available in the UK too

[@dangil125]

IUD + Diva Cup for back up. The most environmentally friendly period is no period

[@dominiquefitzgerald7862]

I use modibodi in Australia they last all day if I want they go up to 24hrs and can be used for incontinance. I can never feel them and never leak if I’m not in pain I can forget I’m on my period first time in my life I’m uncomfortable. There’s not many brands in Australia for people over size 14. I can go through a super tampon in 2-3hrs

[@chloeb1642]

Stupid question, but break it down for me. If you need to change these in public, do you really take your pants off in the bathroom to switch it? Like, of course you have to. But, like, having to take a full pair of underwear off is hanging me up.

[@dreaming_of_limes]

I usually use period underwear because I hate having to insert stuff when I'm menstruating. It's painful and particularly tampons are so drying 😭 I used to have a menstrual cup for swimming and when my period underwear are all in the wash buuuuut my friends dog found it and destroyed it 😅 so I'm back to organic cotton tampons for backup when I need them haha

[@uf3277]

There isnt suppose to be a foul smell. Blood has odor yes but foul period smell if because u arent changing them enough. That’s literally bacteria buildup. Never had that problem. Just keep changing and shower everyday there should he absolutely no smell.

[@isabellebeltran4449]

I am on Birth control and have a lighter period. I only have a period for 2-3 days and I have 6 I think I have to wash them at the end. In the beginning, I usually have 2-3 a day and then it gets to just 2 (for night and day). I've never had an issue. I have leaked before but it was my fault I wore a light one for the first day of my period on accident but the blood got out and it was all good. If I'm going to be out for a while I use a disc or cup since the 12hrs without changing it is a no-brainer for me convince-wise. Also, I've never had a smell unless I was working out. I've worn them running and there was a bit of a smell but that was definitely sweat.

[@kimmykool-aid7782]

I’m just debating what I want to do and watching videos. Cause I’m tired of the bloody underwear y’all

[@milkypantsu1240]

When I take a shower, I rinse them in the shower and let them air dry. For stubborn period stains I soak them in an oxygen cleaner (like oxyclean or nellies). Also if you have a FSA account you can buy some thing underwear in the FSA store.

[@shamesehinton8789]

Yesss I have fsa

[@amandasadler4740]

I don't soak my period undies, if I'm having a really hard day sometimes I don't even rinse tbh which may be gross but hey if I'm halfway dead from cramps I'm not gonna kick myself over taking the easy way.

[@marusarozman4316]

I use cloth pads. I change them a lot 😅. Not necessary because of a heavy flow but because of feeling more clean. That's why period underwear didn't convince me. Just the thought to remove my trousers everytime i would change them sounds too much 😂 Yes they can move thats why u need to test which shape of underwear holds them in place 😊I am on my 3 year now. No leak so far 😊

[@ariana8734]

For people on Facebook who deal with periods and want to know more about menstrual cups/period underwear/etc., join the Put A Cup In It Facebook page!

[@lilasmith9679]

I have used thinks and on my heaviest day I use Two and most days I only have to use one. Though I will say I do typically have to change my period underwear after some nights. I have the medium flow ones. Mainly the sports and the and the regular hiphugger. I currently have 5 pairs and I have to wash them about halfway through my period. So If I had like 7 I wouldn't have to wash them at all during my period.