Period pants- anyone use them?

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Hi everyone, I’m wanting to make a more eco friendly decision when it comes to period. I like the idea of period pants, has anyone used them? Does anyone have any recommendations on brands as well?

I know cheeky wipes do some for a reasonable price but unsure if they are any good?!

Dd has just started her periods and I got her the Primark ones. She has dyspraxia and I knew she wouldn’t cope well with pads. So far so good, wish they were around when I was that age.

I use Cheeky Wipes ones and they are fantastic. When I decided I wanted to be more eco-friendly with my period protection I got some reusable pads and some knickers. They are both so much better than disposable but I do find myself reaching for the pants more

I think they're genuinely life-changing for a lot of women! I really rate the Cheeky Wipes lace-topped ones although I find they come up a touch small. It's true they're slow-ish to dry but I don't use the tumble dryer much anyway. I use them with a Tulip cup and you'll have to prise them from my cold dead hands.

@AdultCat you buy the right ones for your flow. I have really heavy flow (super tampon once an hour) so I use the heavy flow 24 hr ones from modibodi. They last me 12 hours, would probably last longer but I put fresh pair on in morning & again before bed.

@Pixilicious

Does anyone use a reusable liner? I have some modibodi and primark knickers, both of which are great, and cheeky wipes reusable towels but I find the towels bulky and could do with something equivalent to a liner.

Check out honouryourflow for these. They have a big range and are better than cheaper ones. I love the night time ones too, never need to worry about leaks @Pixilicious

I have floweret period pants- 95 percent cotton so no thrush etc, not bulky at all, and I just wash and tumble dry with a dark load. I love them - absolute game changer. I use with a reusable pad on a heavy day/night but otherwise just put them on and forget about it. I do a close contact martial art and have never had any issues with leaking/moving etc. I did have some cheeky wipes pants but I found them a bit sweaty and then I melted them in the tumble drier.

I have some Flux ones and they are amazing. However, I have issues with controlling my weight and my period pants don't fit me anymore!!

Yes, I use modibodi, cheeky wipes and wuka. I think wuka are my favourites, but they're all pretty good. I've not tried them, but there are also some cheap ones at Sainsbury's which are meant to be alright

@Pixilicious if you like fun prints then I'd recommend the liners and pads from Aunt Irma's. They're made by a woman based in Norwich and they're fab. They always cheer me up.

My Cheeky Wipes are good for the days before and towards the end of my period plus good to absorb sweat at the gym!

For heavy days I use Modibodi 24 hours heavy flow (still change every 8 hours through choice).

A mix of styles and you're good to go!

My DD started her periods a month ago and used these. It's a big thing for a young girl but she likes Modibodi which takes the stress and faff away. She had a school trip and managed her period confidently with the pants. I wish they'd existed when I was starting out! She loves that there's less environmental impact too.

I've got the M&S ones for heavy flow.

They wouldn't keep up with my heavy flow for more than a couple of hours, but they're good at the beginning or end of my period. In the middle I use a cup as well.

Also - I have some more expensive pairs from ModiBodi or similar (can't remember) and I don't like them. They're made of like a swimsuit type of fabric rather than just soft cotton which the M&S ones are.