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Im being silly about buying period pants

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Ihgdeyjnvd · 28/10/2025 17:34

I think I want to buy new period pants, I bought 4 Modibodi pairs but then I shrunk them/got fatter and then I bought some from m&s that were so uncomfortable I threw them in the bin. I looked at buying more Modibodi ones but theyre at least 15 pounds each so two pairs a day (which i think is what I'd wear?) for my 4 day period is going to cost £120. £120 to spend just on pants seems nuts. I dont want to have to remember to wash them during my period, I know what I'm like I wont remember.

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HollaHolla · 28/10/2025 17:58

I'd say how old are you? As in, how many menstruating years do you have left? I bought some when I was 40, then went through menopause at 42. So, got a couple of years out of them....

DoYouReally · 28/10/2025 17:57

The Primark heavy flow ones are as good as any of the ones I've tried.

Not sure of the UK pricing but it's 3 for €12 in Ireland.

It's worth trying them first before spending more money.

Brightbluesomething · 28/10/2025 17:46

I bought the M&S ones for my DD as I point blank refused to pay the other branded prices. They’re good and comfy.

LittleSoo · 28/10/2025 17:42

I use the M&S ones and like a previous commented, I use a pad during the day then take it off for the afternoon. I'm lucky thought that I only have 2 heavy days and then 2 really light days and I WFH so I can time it to wash and dry pants and not need to buy a lot of pairs.

StrumpersPlunkett · 28/10/2025 17:39

I have modi body ones, I am fortunate in that my period is rarely more than 3 days. Over time I have bought when they're on offer so I have 6 pairs, 3 night time and 3 day time.
Would a compromise be doing a mix of old and new or M&S and Modibody?

Screenager · 28/10/2025 17:39

Have you considered a mooncup?

I’ve bought dd12 three pairs of modibodi for when she starts her period… a pair lives discreetly in her school bag. As they seem like they be easier or less embarrassing for her if she starts in school. But once she’s started she can use a combo of those and pads. You can buy paper pads now, which are better environmentally

Ditsy79 · 28/10/2025 17:39

Could you use a combination of period pants with washable pads? That's what I tend to do - it halves the number of pants you have to buy. I put a pad in the pants in the morning, then take it out at lunchtime/afternoon and then use the pants. I don't know if Modibodi do pads, but I use the Wuka ones which are great.

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Ihgdeyjnvd · 28/10/2025 17:38

Rainallnight · 28/10/2025 17:37

I don’t think it’s silly. It seems like a lot of faff to me.

I like using them (as much as I like using any period products) I dont like pads, tampons are okay but sometimes uncomfortable, dont fancy even attempting a moon cup as that does seem like a faff with all the washing etc

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Rainallnight · 28/10/2025 17:37

I don’t think it’s silly. It seems like a lot of faff to me.