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Period Underwear and Autism

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Hello all,

How are you?

It has been a while since my last blog on this topic so I thought I would revisit it.

A while ago I wrote a blog about period underwear and wanting to try them out. I was searching all over for recommendations and then as algorithms would have it I was pointed into the direction of Modibodi.

Modibidi are an Australian brand which emerged in 2013. They are also a B Corp. This is amazing because BCorps are companies which have been found to be doing good for the planet and for its residents.

Please check out more here.

I have been using Modibidi for a few years now and they have made a massive difference to my periods. My previous posts on Modibodi are here.

Even after using them for a good few years I am still very happy with my experience. I love how comfy they are, they don’t get bunched like pads can sometimes do. They are soft against your skin.

Three packets of cardboard packaging with the brand Modibodi. A pair green underwear, boys shorts style are underneath.
Modibodi

The best thing for me is the helpful change with routine. As you can wear a pair and not have to worry about going to change your pad during the day for fear of it leaking. If you’ve been there you know how horrible this is.

You can rinse them out at the end of everywhere and then put them to dry. Then you’re ready to wash them. This part at first feels a bit disgusting, but then let’s rember, it’s all natural. It’s only because it’s new it feels weird.

The level of comfort I felt on my period whilst wearing these instead of pads was wonderful. You can go about your day and not worry if you are near to a bathroom to change.

They come in different levels of absorbency so you can pick the one that is right for you.

As an Autsic I find all these things to be big wins.

Not having to adjust my day to consistently accommodate changing a pad.

Being able to be more comfortable.

Periods are hard enough just dealing with the pain. I often find my periods to be very heavy. I have found myself feeling exhausted, spending days in bed because I am so exhausted.

With period underwear it helps even a little bit to make a difference. It makes a big difference for me in the way of feeling a bit more confident when on my period.

I must stress, other brands are available. But Modibodi is the one for me.

And before you ask, no I am not being endorsed to write about Modibodi.

Thank you for reading.

Philippa B.

Lets talk Period Underwear

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Hello all, 

I am going to be talking periods and period underwear.

Back in August I bought myself some period underwear from Modibodi. I had not tried them before and was looking for a more sustainable and comfortable option for my periods. If you would like to read the previous blog, it is here.

A friend suggested period underwear had worked for her and I thought I would give it a go. I was a bit apprehensive at first so I wore them on an evening and for sleeping in as I presumed they would be comfortable. I was not disappointed. 

Three packets of period underwear, they are in cardboard packaging.

When you first get a pair Modibodi suggests you run them under a cold tap and leave them to dry. After doing this and then wearing them for the first time I found them very comfortable. I purchased the boy shorts for a heavy flow. After wearing them for one evening I was pleasantly happy. 

They were comfortable.

There were no leaks. 

No bunching so sleeping was far better. 

They are very warm. This can be a negative in summer, but they are still better than pads as I felt more comfortable. 

After a few tries I decided I felt confident enough to wear them out an about. I wore them for the day and found the same applied as when I was wearing them for sleeping. 

No leaks. 

I did not have to stress about changing my pad during the day. 

They were just comfortable. 

It is also nice not having to change your sanitary product in a toilet where a sanitary bin might be overflowing. Yes, I am sure anyone who has had to use one has felt disgust at having to do this. 

I would absolutely recommend switching to period underwear. I have not stopped buying pads yet because I still need to figure out how many pairs I need for a full month. 

What about cleaning them though? 

Well, it is your own blood so it is not as ‘eeewww’ as what you might think. I mean really its not as ‘ewww’ as what I thought it would be. After wearing them I just have to rinse them under a cold tap, do not soak them. Then I put them to wash. The care instructions are here at the bottom of the page so you can see how easy it can be to use. 

If you want o try them I would recommend them. But ultimately it is about what makes you feel happiest on your period. I think it is just nice to now what options are available out there. 

Have a great day and let me know what you think.  

Also, I am not endorsing these in anyway. I just happen to own this particular brand.

Modibodi

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Hello all,

A few months ago I decided to try period underwear and I wanted to wait a while before I wrote about my experience.

It took me a while to settle on a brand and a style I was comfortable with, I settled on Modibodi. I came across them more or less straight away while looking online for period underwear. What I liked about the brand was a few different things.

First thing I liked was that they had an accessible website, I could navigate it easily, the images were clear and I could pay with ApplePay (other options are available).

The next thing I loved was that when you are looking through the different images for styles and fits the website shows you different kinds of people wearing the underwear, Disabled Women, non Disabled, small size to plus size… not just one type. So much representation for those of us who have periods.

As a Disabled Woman it was lovely to see Disability being represented on the website. This was one of the reasons I wanted to try their product. Representation matters. No they did not have the same Disability being represented as what I have, but they were still representing Disabilities. 

Three packs of underwear in brown paper packing. One pair out the box is a mont green.

You’re probably thinking, thats great but tell me about the underwear itself? 

When I was looking for a pair to buy I thought about the kinds of sanitary products I currently use. I then used this to guide my choices of what to buy. Normally I have quite heavy periods and so I tend to always use nighttime pads with the best absorbance I can find. Therefore I chose to go with Modibodis heavy classic boy shorts. These are in their overnight section. Single pair cost £26. I’ll come back to this later. I bought two pairs, one in green and one in beige. 

They arrived quite quickly and I followed the instructions to run them under the tap and leave them to dry before using them. I was so impressed with absorbency while it was under a fully running tap! The outside of the underwear underneath was dry! I was quite skeptical of period underwear, because as I mentioned my periods are very heavy and I was not sure they would be right for me.

But after seeing them hold up under running water I was quite impressed.

I have been using them now for a few months and they are really wonderful. I have mostly been using them for sleeping in but they have held up really well. They are very comfortable and I love the feeling of knowing I didn’t have to wake up in the middle of the night to change it because of any leaks.

The only downside is that they are quite warm for summer, but I would get that with any period product I have tried in the past. So really I think they’re great all round.

You might be thinking ‘oh the price is a bit much?’

But really when you consider how much your go to brand is, mine is normally Always, at around £3.10. Depending on how many packs you go through month you will be looking at over £110 a year. So to buy 5 pairs of that under wear is £130. But knowing that this underwear would last you a few years means you are saving money.

Not to mention the impact on the environment when you consider how many sanitary products are thrown away each year.

In terms of care and keeping them clean it is relatively straightforward, rinse with cold water and then wash. Modibodi give you a handy care guide with your purchase which is brilliant.

I understand period underwear is not for everyone and I never thought it would be for me either. But for overnight it is now my go to and I am getting used to wearing them out the house too. If you have a mixture of pads and period underwear you feel comfy with then go for it.

I hope you have found this useful. Lets normalise talking about periods.

Thank you for reading and no, I did not get free underwear for writing this.