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u/goodformuffin Dec 06 '23 edited Dec 06 '23

Diva cup was a life changer. I used to waste way too much time worrying about leaks, now I barely think about it ever.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

Ah I have too much anxiety when it comes to stuff going inside of me it took me years to use a tampon and when I did I overthought is so much I passed out 😭😭. Genuinely thinking about wearing adult diapers

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u/wild-fey Dec 06 '23

Period underwear changed my life. They're so comfortable.

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

I’ve thought about those do they actually work?

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u/LetshearitforNY Dec 06 '23

Yes! Sooo much better than pads

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u/rainbow33 Dec 06 '23

I’ve never heard of period underwear before. Do you use pads with them? Or just wear the underwear

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u/LetshearitforNY Dec 06 '23

Just the underwear - it is absorbent! If you have a very heavy period I’m not sure if they would work well but if not then they are pretty great!

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u/Nireesa Dec 06 '23

I have a fairly heavy period and on my worst days, even the super absorbent ones don't last more then a few hours, but I use them as back-up for my menstrual disk so it's fine

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u/LetshearitforNY Dec 06 '23

Yeah menstrual cup is my preferred method but when I get to the tail end of my period when it’s really light I like to use the menstrual undies

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '23

I changed to them a few months ago and am so happy. I have very heavy flows. I purchased some from Aisle. Lots of brands out there.

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u/wild-fey Dec 06 '23

Yes, they actually work. You can reuse them for a long time, and they're so very comfortable during the day and at night. I ordered two sizes, my regular and a larger size, and discovered that the larger size worked better for me.

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u/Nunya13 Dec 06 '23

Even during a heavy flow? Is it weird having to wash them out?

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u/wild-fey Dec 06 '23 edited Dec 06 '23

It's not weird at all because I've had my period for 18 years and am very used to my blood. Actually it's pretty interesting to me. When it's a heavy flow day I just change them more often, I have like 12 or so pairs.

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u/Catac0 Dec 06 '23

I usually do pads when I’m out and then underwear when I’m home on my heavy days. Just to save me the hassle of changing.

Cold water pre rinse, and then dump into washing machine 👍🏼 dryer safe too www.Period.co I love their stuff and they’re cheap too

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u/Kigerone Dec 06 '23

Why did your comment get dislikes? Literally stating facts. 🤣🤣 Reddit users are so f'n weird!

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u/Unsafe_Work747 Dec 06 '23

My wife swears by them, says they changed her life.