Some manufacturers have branched out into period proof swimwear and gym wear, too, or pants that are easily removed and swapped when you're out and about. Absorbency

FLO non-applicator tampons: 100% compostable (including the wrappers!), making them the most sustainable single-use products on the market. According to research collated by The Women’s Environmental Network, those who menstruate will use more than 11,000 disposable menstrual products in their lifetime – generating A good way to test which type of FLO you’ve got is to use the Regular absorbency tampon and, if it becomes full and starts to leak in less than 4 hours, you’ll know you need a Super instead. Another way that you can reduce the risk of TSS is by alternating your tampon use with the use of pads. Our FLO bamboo pads will work brilliantly for that! Unsurprisingly, plastic is the problem here. Made from 90% plastic, your average menstrual pad can take up to a thousand years to decompose in landfill, or even end up polluting our oceans - and we’ve all watched enough Blue Planet by now to know the impact this has on wildlife. Remember to wash pants before first use too, as most brands advise this. Period pants for incontinenceWe also use none 🙅‍♀️ of the nasties you'll find in conventional tampons and pads - no fragrances, no dyes, no allergens or harsh chemicals like chlorine bleach. Nothing but natural goodness in our products! And ALL of our products are vegan + cruelty-free, certified by PETA and The Vegetarian Society. Some reviewers note that these pads tend to bunch, so it is important to apply the adhesive part carefully to your underwear. Due to the prevalence of plastic in many period products – such as applicators and pads, not to mention other reusable products as well – using period pants is a good move for the environment, especially if you can get a significant wear out of each pair!

The buzz has been growing for a while now, but if you're still unsure as to what period panties are (or indeed how they work) then wonder no more – we're here to explain, and have even rounded up the best eco-friendly, period-proof underwear to shop, suitable for every type of flow. Bonus: by wearing a pair, you'll also be boosting your bank balance, as they'll cut the cost of buying tampons or pads each cycle. Do period pants actually work? While the upfront cost of period pants is higher, especially as you realistically need multiple pairs to last you through a period, they should pay for themselves over time. If you're still not convinced, you can wear period pants with a tampon, pad or menstrual cup too, using them as an extra layer of support instead. How do you wash period pants? We asked 563 period pant users to tell us their views on the brand (or brands) they used, focusing on aspects such as comfort, durability, appearance, value for money and protection from leaks.

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The wings on these pads are also a highlight, as they are flexible and help the pad stay in place. The affordable price point also makes it easy to find the right pad for regular, heavy or light flow depending on your personal preference and needs. Wear ’em Out work closely with a Sussex based charity called Champion Chanzige. They aim to make sustainable changes to the lives of children attending schools in the Kisaware district of Tanzania. To date, projects have provided two refurbished school libraries, six classrooms, four drinking water storage systems, educational resources such as library books in Kiswahili and English, computers for access to e-learning resources, ecological workshops that provide schools with the means to create kitchen gardens or small farms, and menstrual hygiene workshops. The latter workshops focus on reproductive health education and how best to manage menstruation to ensure the maximum attendance at school. Wear ’em Out donate their pads to this organisation to ensure students do not miss classes due to period poverty related issues. You can find out more here. The Products Explained: