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Stickiest sanitary pads

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 21:59

that are unscented.

Help me find the stickiest pads for heavy flows for a larger body please.

I have used lilets maternity pads but some man at lilets decided to change them up and they barely stick to my underwear now. I'm absolutely completely gutted. They are absolute garbage now and I have written to them to complain.

Pls no suggestions on pants, cups etc. I'm asking about single use pads only.

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AmateurNoun · 20/06/2025 23:04

This might sound like a weird suggestion but have tried using a medium sized safety pin on the front if your pad to make sure it stays attached to your pants? I have seen some people on the internet suggest this helps.

Otherwise if you get desperate I think some manufacturers still make sanitary belts, although I think those are aimed more at incontinence and haven't used them myself.

Incidentally, I'm on the Mirena Coil contraception and whilst I did have about a 2-month continuous period since starting it, I then have not had another period for over 5 years (I just get spotting around once or twice a year). Feel free to ignore if it's not for you but just mentioning in case you weren't aware of that option.

Summersunshinebliss · 20/06/2025 23:01

@Perimenoanti definitely not irritating or plastic feeling.

MeganM3 · 20/06/2025 23:00

Do NOT waste your money on Aldi ones. Absolutely minimal absorption.

AmelieSummer25 · 20/06/2025 23:00

I found the only thing that worked for me were the ones with wings and sticking the wings together around my pants.

the only bonus for menopause 🙄

I also found naturcare pretty good, but I can't remember any more details, sorry. The key was the wings sticking (overlap one with the other)

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:59

ThedaBara · 20/06/2025 22:40

Try Natracare pads from Boots. They're organic and unlike always and bodyform don't give me thrush. The main pad side is do sticky I can barely peel it off my pants, and the wings stick to eachother on the other side of the gusset and there's no getting them unstuck. Good for heavy flow too. I love them, but you do have to pay a bit more

Which ones exactly do you use? I found that even the stickieness varies within the same brand so want to look up your exact recommendation.

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:56

Summersunshinebliss · 20/06/2025 22:55

I would recommend Asda or Tesco op both really good for heavy flow and sticking.

Not too plastic like/irritating ? Will have a look.

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Summersunshinebliss · 20/06/2025 22:55

I would recommend Asda or Tesco op both really good for heavy flow and sticking.

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:55

ThedaBara · 20/06/2025 22:40

Try Natracare pads from Boots. They're organic and unlike always and bodyform don't give me thrush. The main pad side is do sticky I can barely peel it off my pants, and the wings stick to eachother on the other side of the gusset and there's no getting them unstuck. Good for heavy flow too. I love them, but you do have to pay a bit more

Thanks will look into those. Think I have seen the brand before.

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:53

sobloominhot · 20/06/2025 22:40

Have you tried other brands of maternity pad? The Sainsbury’s own brand are food. I also liked the ones from Boots in a brown box

Not yet. Literally got caught out yesterday. In what way do you find the Sainsbury's good?

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MintTwirl · 20/06/2025 22:51

I was sent Asda own brand ones once as a substitute item and they were so sticky they ruined my knickers! So maybe those? I use body form, the purple ones and find those great.

Needmorelego · 20/06/2025 22:50

I had a pack of very old-fashioned style pads from Boots (own brand) once when caught out.
They were very thick and didn't have wings but they were pretty good for both sticking and absorbing.
I've also used Kotex ones which are very similar to the Boots ones- they seem to be sold in corner shops and poundshop type places.

Optimustime · 20/06/2025 22:42

Have you tried reusable ones? They popper so don't shift.

HerNameIsDebbie · 20/06/2025 22:42

I know you said no cups etc, just sticky pads, but I use reusable sanitary pads (honour your flow and earthwise girls are good brands for heavy flow)

They obviously don't stick at all but they popper under your gusset to hold them in place.
And they're unscented.
Might we worth a try if you can't find any.

ThedaBara · 20/06/2025 22:40

Try Natracare pads from Boots. They're organic and unlike always and bodyform don't give me thrush. The main pad side is do sticky I can barely peel it off my pants, and the wings stick to eachother on the other side of the gusset and there's no getting them unstuck. Good for heavy flow too. I love them, but you do have to pay a bit more

sobloominhot · 20/06/2025 22:40

Have you tried other brands of maternity pad? The Sainsbury’s own brand are food. I also liked the ones from Boots in a brown box

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:37

It's NOT the underwear. It's my body shape. Believe it or leave it.

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Tiredofwhataboutery · 20/06/2025 22:33

I wondered about the undearwear too, I wear decidedly sturdy cotton pants (Wirapa) which don’t move atall which probably helps keep things in place.

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:29

Namma · 20/06/2025 22:25

Could it be the type/material of underwear you are wearing rather than the stickiness of the pads? I’ve used Bodyform for years and they stick fine to my 100% cotton underwear.

No it couldn't. It's my body shape.

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SocksShmocks · 20/06/2025 22:28

I haven’t had a period for 18 months now but I always rated Lil Lets for being unscented and stick well. I used to use the night with wings and the maternity pads. So sorry to read they’ve changed. I wish you luck finding a good alternative.

As an aside - who actually wants scented sanitary towels. IMO that weird smell Always uses is much more obvious than any blood smell from a period.

Namma · 20/06/2025 22:25

Could it be the type/material of underwear you are wearing rather than the stickiness of the pads? I’ve used Bodyform for years and they stick fine to my 100% cotton underwear.

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:21

dementedpixie · 20/06/2025 22:17

Have you tried any of the own brand pads?

The superdrug ones are pretty good, but only really work if I don't move much. They are quite plastic and I couldn't be out and about in them walking etc I will be totally sore.

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dementedpixie · 20/06/2025 22:17

Have you tried any of the own brand pads?

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:14

dementedpixie · 20/06/2025 22:13

Always infinity night pads are apparently unscented

Don't stick well

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Perimenoanti · 20/06/2025 22:13

dementedpixie · 20/06/2025 22:09

Bodyform are mostly unscented.

Don't stick well

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dementedpixie · 20/06/2025 22:13

Always infinity night pads are apparently unscented

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