5 Reasons Why Period Panties Are A Gamechanger
I finally tried period panties. Here’s what happened.
We generate over 202,000 tons of plastic through disposable menstrual products each year and so, once I took a good, hard look at my tampon stash, I didn’t like what I saw. So I finished off my supply, swapped them out for a menstrual cup, and have never been happier. Still, I needed a practical solution for overnight leaks. Enter period panties.
First, let me say that I have been reluctant to try leakproof underwear. I had notions of thick, unattractive granny panties that bunched underneath my clothes.
No thanks.
Imagine my surprise, then, when the period underwear I ordered exceeded my expectations and converted me to leakproof lingerie for good.
(Note: While this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.)
Why I chose Heralogie over another period panties brand:
All of Heralogie’s styles are made from TENCEL, which is well-regarded as the most sustainable semi-synthetic fiber.
Heralogie’s TENCEL is made from beechwood trees in Austria and surrounding areas and, while the chemicals used in the creation of other semi-synthetics are often discharged into waterways, and 95% of the chemicals used in processing are recycled. (Even the dye is vegan!)
[Related: What Are Sustainable Fabrics?]
Heralogie’s products are OEKTO-TEX® Standard 100 certified, too, which means every thread is third-party certified as non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and harmless to human health.
The look and feel:
I expected granny panties, but I received the opposite.
All of Heralogie’s products—from the moderately absorbent Stacie Brief to the lightly absorbent Cloud Bikini—are less like period underwear and more like leakproof lingerie.
There’s lace. There’s mesh. Daresay they are almost sexy.
You could wear them around the house and no one would ever know you’re wearing leakproof underwear, and I appreciate that wearing Heralogie meant I didn’t have to sacrifice femininity during my period.
Heralogie’s period panties remain mighty despite their attractiveness. The first layer is fabric, the second absorbs, and the third layer is impermeable and keeps your clothes dry.
Absorbent layers on their moderately absorbent styles travel to the waistline in the front and back, yet the padded portion does not feel excessively bulky or uncomfortable.
These are the period panties I ordered:
1. The Cloud Bikini
The Cloud Bikini is Heralogie’s only period panty crafted for light absorbency and can hold half of a tampon’s worth of liquid.
I found the Cloud Bikini to feel akin to regular underwear: There was nothing bulky about them whatsoever. The style boasts a seamless design, too, and was undetectable underneath my pants.
I wore the Cloud Bikini on my lightest days at the end of my cycle without leakage. I found myself leaning on it’s protection on the days my period was too light to justify using my menstrual cup but too heavy to wear regular underwear.
For a limited time, get 20% off your order of Heralogie’s period panties with code MAMA20 at checkout.
2. The Audrey Bikini
The Audrey Bikini boasts a thin but completely leak-proof pad from front waistband to back and can hold 3 to 4 tampons-worth of liquid.
The waistband is lace and sits comfortably at low-rise. And while the garment is made of TENCEL, organic cotton lines the absorbent area for a soft, non-irritating feel.
I wore the Audrey Bikini during my heaviest flow without any leakage whatsoever. I also wore it during rigorous exercise and was impressed that it didn’t slow me down.
2. The Stacie Brief
The Stacie Brief wears less like leakproof underwear and more like lingerie.
Its high-rise fit with full coverage helped me feel held in and secure, and the side mesh allowed for ample breathability.
Like the Audrey Bikini, the Stacie Brief boasts moderate absorbency. While its padded portion is indeed thicker than the Cloud Bikini, it felt significantly thinner than a traditional, disposable pad.
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Other reasons why I love Heralogie:
The company is ethical.
Women design Heralogie’s products; they craft them, too, in a woman-owned factory where employees are fully and fairly compensated.
Heralogie commits itself to conscious packaging.
Heralogie’s packaging is fully recyclable, and my undies came in individual bags made of cornstarch, not plastic!
They are easy to care for.
Wash in cold water and line dry. Stay away from fabric softener and bleach and your period panties will last for the long haul. Easy peasy!
They are sized right.
My derriere is disproportionate to the size of my waist, and I often have trouble purchasing underwear online. But the size chart on Heralogie’s website was true to size which meant that what I ordered actually fit.
They are multi-purposeful.
They keep you dry despite periods and bladder leaks.
They’re a money saver.
While Heralogie’s products retail at $24.99 and are indeed an investment, the company offers discounts when you purchase 2 or more. (And there’s a coupon for a limited time: Use MAMA20 at checkout for 20% off your order!)
Period underwear will save you an average of $6,300 over the course of a lifetime (adios, disposable pads and tampons!).
The bottom line:
Heralogie’s period panties are sexy but mighty. My only regret is that I wish I tried them sooner.
Remember: For a limited time, get 20% off your order of Heralogie’s period panties with code MAMA20 at checkout.
Have you tried period panties? What was your experience?
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