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Thinking about making the switch to period underwear, but not sure where to start? This absorbent underwear that many are using to replace pads, tampons, and menstrual cups is all the rage—but how does it work? And is period underwear really worth it? In this article, we’ll answer all of your period underwear questions so you can make the right choice for you and your menstrual cycle.
Things You Should Know
- Period underwear looks like normal underwear, but the microfiber polyester inside absorbs menstrual blood during your cycle.
- Period underwear is budget-friendly and easy to use. Plus, it’s great for the environment since it’s reusable.
- Change your period underwear every 10 to 12 hours, and wash it using cold water on the delicate cycle.
Steps
How to Wash Period Underwear
- Soak or rinse the underwear in cold water. Cold water helps rinse out blood and remove odors. Before you throw your underwear in the wash, either rinse it in cold water or leave it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.[12]
- Worried about odors? While most period underwear don’t smell after washing, you can add a few drops of white vinegar to the cool water for extra odor-fighting power.
- Wash the underwear on a delicate cycle. You can throw your period underwear in the washing machine like all your other clothes. Set it on a cold water delicate cycle for best results, and use a mild detergent.[13]
- You can wash your period underwear along with other delicate items, or you can wash it on its own. Don’t wash your period underwear with white clothing, as the menstrual blood could stain the light fabric.
- Air dry the underwear. The heat from the dryer can damage and warp the material of period underwear. Instead, leave them out to hang dry, then fold them and put them away.[14]
Expert Q&A
Tips
References
- ↑ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/ask-experts/what-are-period-panties-how-does-period-underwear-work
- ↑ https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/period-products
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/period-underwear/period-underwear-review-a5210152330/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/period-underwear/period-underwear-review-a5210152330/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/period-underwear/period-underwear-review-a5210152330/
- ↑ https://www.consumerreports.org/period-underwear/period-underwear-review-a5210152330/
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
- ↑ https://uthealthaustin.org/blog/period-products
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
- ↑ https://youngwomenshealth.org/2020/06/15/period-underwear/
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
- ↑ https://www.piedmont.org/living-better/should-you-try-period-underwear
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