4 myth busting facts about period pants

Unsure what period pants are really like?

Read on to hear our 4 myths and misconceptions about period underwear.

Myth 1: period pants feel wet

Gosh can you imagine?! No – there's a reason why period pants are growing in popularity, and if you felt wet, they definitely wouldn't be on the rise.  

In our experience period pants do not feel wet. The super absorbent high-tech lining makes sure the blood is locked away and we stay nice and dry.  

If you're especially heavy however, for peace of mind, there is nothing wrong with pairing period undies with a menstrual cup or tampon. And if you do start to feel a bit moist, chances are the undies are full and it's time for a fresh pair.  

Myth 2: Period pants feel bulky, like a nappy 

It's understandable why some people would think period pants feel bulky, but we don't think those people have ever tried period undies! 

They are SO much thinner than a pad and there are no issues with them moving around or chafing.  

Our personal faves are Bloom's leopard lace period knickers because they also look and feel like super cute normal underwear.   

Myth 3: Period panties smell 

Absolutely not! 

We regularly wear period knickers for a full day and have never been randomly overcome with bloody odour. In fact, blood doesn't even have a smell! The super absorbent technology that locks the blood away also keeps any potential smell locked away too.  

Don't get me wrong, after 8 hours in period knickers, one would not expect to be fresh as a daisy, but no one, including yourself, should be able to smell anything either.  

Myth 4: You have to handwash period pants 

Well, it is best practice to rinse them out.... 

... but then you can toss them in the washing machine and be done with it! 

Rinsing them out before you wash them helps with the longevity of period underwear, helping you get more wears for your money! Also, unless you're putting a wash on every day, they'll need to sit in your laundry basket for a few days, and no one wants to return to days old bloody knickers! That being said, if you are doing laundry regularly, there is no harm in taking them off and putting them straight in the wash.  

Remember though, only was on a cold cycle and don't tumble dry (again, helps the super absorbent technology last longer!)