Do you wear panty liners every day?

[Crossfitgirl]

I wear thin liners every day as I hate anything other than feeling totally dry down there. Is this normal?
One of my friends says she changes her knickers twice a day for that reason.... What do you do?

[Nala8]

Yes I do every day. Have had to since having my baby

[gotmychocolateimgood]

Huge cotton pants changed twice a day here. No liners. The plastic wastage is worrying.

[Leyani]

I mostly use reusable liners, unless I’m travelling when I go to single use ones. I wear comfy briefs rather than g-strings anyway so no issue with them fitting

[squeekums]

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They look damn bulky compared to the disposable ones, plus they won't fit a gstring

[MashedSpud]

No. I’m lucky I don’t need them. I have enough faff with pads during my period I wouldn’t want that every day.

[WitsEnding]

I have slight bladder weakness, so I wear a liner in situations where I might struggle to reach a loo in time (long journeys etc). I dislike them and feel a lot less damp and sweaty without them - pre-children I found no knickers for ventilation was the best, if wearing a skirt.

[Crossfitgirl]

Oooh found these, and some bamboo ones on amazon. May give these a whirl!

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[Prequelle]

Also don't get any sweatiness despite being on a boiling hot ward, on my feet all day and wearing tights! I must be lucky

[Prequelle]

Have*

[Prequelle]

No but I'm one of those women who very rarely get discharge

[Crossfitgirl]

I'm going to have to search for this other thread, sounds interesting. It sounds like lots of people manage without. Maybe I might try just changing my knickers often and see how I feel... But that does mean more washing and more of a carbon footprint.... And feeling damp! Plus I am pregnant so dampness is varying greatly from normal.

We do lots for the environment already and try to use as little plastic as possible, but tbh hadn't even considered this!

Does anyone have any recommendations for biodegradable ones or reusable ones? @willwinlottery what washable ones do you use?

[pinkboa]

No.

Only on the end days of my period.

I have also stopped sleeping in underwear unless on my period and try to get away with wearing none as much as I can.... and yes that means when I'm going out in public.... but depends on what I'm wearing though.

[eurochick]

Don't they have plastic in them? I wouldn't have thought you should be burning that.

I only use them when due on or at the end of my period. For general dampness almost all underwear has a cotton gusset which stops natural secretions from reaching clothes. It's what it is there for.

[Perfick]

Where can I get moisture wicking underwear from? Sounds like a good alternative.

[Perfick]

I wear them for certain times through my cycle. Some days I'm dryer than others. Some days I'd need to change my underwear two or three times if I didn't use a liner. I use cotton-feel liners so don't get sweaty or itchy.

In the winter I throw them in the wood burner, not in the bin.

[Whynham]

Never used them. I just change my underwear if I feel I need to which isn't often.

[EEELA]

I wear moisture wicking underwear during the warmer months, and either period underwear or a moon cup (or both) during my period. I've haven't worn panty liners since I was about 11 and my periods were a drop of blood a day for 3 weeks straight.

BUT I know many women do.

[Ellieboolou27]

Only use them when on a period. I don’t like the feel of them and think they actually can made you sweat more. Also terrible for the environment!

[willwinlottery]

Yes I need to use them everyday. Now I use washable ones for cost and environmental reasons but going without is not an option!

[Bigonesmallone3]

@OldAndWornOut
I remember that, got picked up by the 'news' also

[Bunnyfuller]

No. I struggle with pads as it is. I’m v allergic to glue and despite it not being on my skin I get v sore. Hate tampons, and am now mid peri menopause so bugger all idea what happens any given day!

[Sarahlou63]

No. Don't wear any underwear (55 and 10 years post hysterectomy) and no issues with discharge, dribbling or dampness.

[OldAndWornOut]

There was a huge thread about this a while ago, with people getting really aggravated!

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

No dampness here. Ever. Before menopause. During menopause. A little after menopause. Seems like some posters assume it’s the norm. Not for me.

[AloneLonelyLoner]

I do most days although I try not too. I get crazy discharge especially mid cycle or standing within 3 ft of my partner! which make me feel like I've wet myself. Horrible. And no I'm not ashamed. Just like to not have damp patches on my clothes.