Curious about making the switch to reusable period underwear? You’re in the right place! We’re here to answer your questions all about period proof underwear…
What are Period Pants?
The answer to all your prayers. They’re the low maintenance period revolution. Our reusable pants are period proof and have an absorbent core made of 3D textile technology that absorbs menstrual fluid (four whole tampons worth!).
Super soft & super discreet, they can be worn for up to 10 hours, so there’s no need to worry about having extra supplies on you or getting to a toilet in time to change. Plus, they’re made with 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, so they’re hypoallergenic and respect the natural pH of your vagina.
How do Period Pants Work?
It’s simple. Mooncup Period Pants look and feel like regular underwear but have a clever built-in absorbent layer that locks in menstrual fluid.
They’ve been designed for long wear – comfy enough to sleep in, and with 180° leak-proof coverage so you can move freely without worry. Plus, they last for up to 100 washes (about 4 years), saving up to 400 disposable products from landfill. Win-win.
Can Period Pants Leak?
Nope. You might have 99 problems but period leaks won’t be one. Our pants are absorbent enough for 10 tampons to keep you, your clothes & your bed linen all protected.
How Long Can You Wear Period Pants For?
This varies massively for different types of period proof underwear, but for period pants the answer is all about your flow. They are absorbent enough for 10 tampons so can be worn for up to 10 hours but if your flow is on the heavier side you might have to change them a bit more frequently.
Are Period Pants 100% Hygienic?
100%! Period blood is hygienic anyway. The idea that period blood is dirty is a myth (and a terrible one at that). As long as you wash your period pants as you would normal underwear all will be well.
Why Should I Choose Reusable Period Products?
Our period pants help you save the planet & your wallet - just imagine no disposable or compostable period products for 3-4 years. Not only is it kind on your purse strings but on the planet too. Did you know that 1 in 5 pieces of plastic found on a UK beach is a tampon? And we flush 700,00 liners, 2.5 million tampons & 1.4 million pads every single day. By simply swapping to reusable period pants, you’re saving over 400 disposable period care products from ever ending up in a landfill or the beach.
How Long Do Period Pants Last?
Period pants last 100 washes, or approximately 3-4 years worth of saving disposable products from landfill.
How Many Pairs of Period Pants Do I Need?
This depends on your flow, the length of your period & if you are just wanting to use period pants or use them alongside other things. Period pants be worn for up to 10 hours and typically take around a day to dry, so for someone with a three day medium flow period you probably need four pairs if you are only going to wear period pants.
Can I Sleep in Period Pants?
Yes – and you’ll never want to go back. With full front-to-back leak protection, they’re made for dream-worthy period sleep.
Can I Exercise in Period Pants?
Absolutely! From yoga & gym classes to hiking & cycling, there’s nothing stopping you! Simply pop them on and get out there exploring.
Are Period Pants Good for Teenagers?
Teens & tweens absolutely rave about our period pants, they are perfect for long school days, field trips and beyond. Periods are a nuisance at that age & period pants keep them nice & low maintenance.
Are Period Pants Good for When I Am Out or at Work?
Usually you can just pop period proof underwear on in the morning and not worry about it all day. Keep your eyes on the big presentation or focus on keeping the prosecco coming at bottomless brunch. If your flow is on the heavier side, you may have to change when you are out and about. We recommend folding your used period pants so that they inside are folded inwards and then just pop them in a bag to wash later.
How Do I Wash Period Pants?
Rinse with cold water if you can, then pop them in the washing machine with everything else. 40 degrees, no fabric conditioner, no bleaching agents. Blood breaks down quite easily in washing machines and we make our period pants black so you don’t have to worry about stains.
Can I Tumble Dry Period Pants?
Every time you use the tumble dryer your period proof underwear will reduce in absorbency as the dryer damages the absorbent core. If you want your pants to last as long as possible avoid.
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Our blog is intended to share information and ideas around periods, health, and sustainability. While we do our best to keep content accurate and up to date, things can change over time. The information here is not intended as medical advice — for any health-related concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional. For more information on our claims, please see our Claims Page, and for the most up-to-date product information, please visit our Product Pages.
