Menstrual panties – underwear for “difficult days”

On average, menstruation takes five years for women to live, and a side effect of female physiology is the production of about 130 kg of post-menstrual waste. To live in harmony with the zero waste spirit, women are increasingly using menstrual underwear.

1. – Some patients bleed more profusely, so the choice of hygiene measures must always be selected individually – explains doctor Joanna Nestorowicz-Czernianin, specialist in gynecology and obstetrics.
2. Made of natural cotton and elastane, menstrual panties are perfect not only during menstruation, but also during intense exercise at the gym, because they absorb sweat.
3. – The top-shelf panties contain silver ions that have a positive, antibacterial effect on the delicate areas of intimate places – explains the doctor.
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W shower zero waste

Zero waste, i.e. a lifestyle based on minimizing the amount of waste it produces, applies to more and more areas of human activity and hygiene. Hence, instead of traditional pads and tampons, many women have been using the very fashionable reusable menstrual cups recently.

Ladies are also testing another latest solution. These are menstrual panties, thanks to which additional hygiene measures are not needed. They are like a sanitary napkin.

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Menstrual panties like cycling shorts

Manufacturers of such underwear ensure that they perfectly absorb blood, do not differ from panties worn every day, and most importantly: they can be used many times. They are ecological, because thanks to them we do not produce postmenstrual rubbish – we do not buy hygiene products packed in foil and plastic every month, which we then throw into the trash. And economical because we save money.

these menstrual panties are a bit like shorts that are sewn for cyclists and consist of layers in sensitive places.

The inner layer of the material wicks away moisture and has antibacterial properties. The middle layer absorbs the menstrual blood. On the other hand, the outermost layer, with waterproof properties – protects clothing or bedding against dirt.

For women during menstruation, we recommend DermoXEN PRONEEM intimate hygiene gel, which can be purchased at a favorable price on Medonet Market.

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One pair of panties vs four tampons

There are more and more companies offering menstrual underwear. The offer differs in price and material from which they are made. The more natural the menstrual panties are, the more quality certificates they have, the more expensive they are.

– Let’s start with the fact that the first menstrual panties that appeared on the market today were designed as night protection. The women liked it and started wearing it during the day. However, although manufacturers assure that the ability to absorb menstrual blood is equal to the use of four tampons, it is also increasingly said that such panties do not absorb clots, while a regular sanitary napkin can handle it better. So a lot depends on what menstruation the patient has. It happens that in some women the first days of bleeding are very heavy, so the type of hygiene measures must always be selected individually – explains doctor Joanna Nestorowicz-Czernianin, specialist in gynecology and obstetrics.

Depending on the intensity of the bleeding, we also recommend Vuokkoset Bio Super Organic Cotton Tampons or Bio Mini Tampons available on Medonet Market at favorable prices.

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During menstruation and to the gym

The gynecologist admits that more and more patients are asking about the pros and cons of panties during monthly bleeding.

– Until recently, for some, the price was a barrier to the purchase of such underwear, as they cost about PLN 200. Today you can buy them for around PLN 30. And here comes the question of the quality of the cheaper ones. There are companies that specialize in the production of menstrual panties, and their products actually guarantee better absorption of moisture and odor. Made of natural cotton and elastane, they are great not only during menstruation, but also during intense exercise in the gym, because they absorb sweat. In the composition of the panties of this higher shelf are also silver ions that have a positive, antibacterial effect on the delicate area of ​​intimate places – explains the doctor.

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Like regular figs

Menstrual panties are briefs that look like ordinary briefs, which you just need to wash after use. However, the dirt does not penetrate deep into the fiber, but only adheres to the surface. This is why it is enough to soak the panties in cold water for a while for the dirt to detach from the fibers. But this makes them unlikely to work for women who do not like the sight of blood and are not fond of manual restraints. There are other disadvantages as well.

– Certainly, menstrual panties are not intended for all-day wear. They should be changed, otherwise they will cease to fulfill their function and will not absorb blood and moisture. And yet ladies will not always be able to change their underwear in comfortable conditions. And you have to ensure a supply of them, which costs – Joanna Nestorowicz-Czernianin sums up.