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Say Ta-Ta to Tampons and Hello to These 5 Tried-and-Tested Period Undies Brands
Hello Period
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The tampon shortage has been the topic of Reddit threads for months now, gaining international attention after an article in Time exposed the tampon scarcity as “the supply chain problem no one’s talking about.”
The nitty and gritty of it gets a bit complicated and blame-y, from tampon companies pointing fingers at Amy Schumer (for her successful Tampax ads) to complaining that materials needed — such as plastic and cotton — are becoming extremely “costly and highly volatile” to acquire.
But truth be told, we don’t want to get into all that. We’re here to tell you that you can absolutely be on your period without using tampons, and the experience will not only be more comfortable but also more sustainable.
How? With period undies. Again, not only do they provide the ultimate comfort during (arguably) the most unpleasant week of the month for menstruating people, but they’re also an eco-friendly option, minimising the need for single-use menstruation products like tampons and pads.
In the past couple years, though, more and more brands have emerged that provide local and sustainable sexual wellness and menstrual hygiene products. So many, in fact, that it can be tough to keep track of them all and what they offer.
To help you weed through them all, we’ve rounded up three of our favourites. These are what we consider to be the best period underwear brands on the market right now, as well as what makes them so unique. With this concise list, you can choose the perfect pair for you.
Boody
Boody
Boody is all about helping to nourish the environment and our bodies. From quality, sustainable, everyday basics to relaxed essentials all crafted in organically-grown bamboo — everything they create is made with one goal in mind: to make their customers feel good.
Specialising in sleepwear and underwear for men, children and women, they offer sustainable options for everyone; as well as leak proof undies for people who menstruate.
AWWA Period Care
AWWA Period Care
Indigenous-owned period care brand AWWA is B-Corp certified and uses super soft organic cotton and silky recycled nylon. The brand is inspired by Michele’s Tipuna (ancestors) and traditional Māori principles, and is on a mission is to shift the dialogue around periods, and help women to feel empowered during this time of the month.
The style range varies from swimwear, briefs and boxers all the way to G-strings with a plethora of colours to choose from for every day of the week, with their newest additions ‘denim’ and ‘rust’.
Hello Period
Hello Period
Hello Period provide a range of cutting-edge period products, including the Hello Disc menstrual cup, made specifically for people with the IUD, and Hello Undies, designed with patented absorbent technology that holds the same amount as five single-use pads or tampons.
As far as the design of these undies go, they’re some of the prettiest you can find. Case in point: these Hello Undies High-Waist in black ($59.95), which you can barely tell are period undies. If you’re looking for something playful or sexy to wear during your period, Hello Period is where you should shop.
Modibodi
Modibodi
When it comes to absorbencies, Modibodi has you covered. They have the biggest range of absorbency levels, with styles from Super-Light to Heavy-Overnight and even undies for those who struggle with incontinence. You can actually shop by absorbency on their website.
These Recycled Seamfree Full Brief ($29.70) are the classic Modibodi offering, and they’re ideal for any occasion.
Shopping at Modibodi is always satisfying, as you’re sure to find something to help you go with your unique flow.
TOM Organic
TOM Organic
TOM Organic is all about comfy basics, made with sustainable materials.
Their Period Brief — Full Brief Heavy Basics ($15) is their classic offering.
They’re one of the most affordable period underwear brands, and with a dedicated ethos to sustainability; you can’t go wrong.
AWWA
AWWA Period Care
AWWA offers a modern alternative to managing your period, postpartum, and incontinence. As trailblazing female, POC & LGBTQI+ owned brand, AWWA launched in 2018 as New Zealand’s first period proof underwear company. AWWA’s mission is to decolonise periods with both a sustainable & inclusive period solutions product.
Their period undies also come with cute matching bralettes, and are sporty in style. Their organic cotton period brief ($38) comes in two colours — periwinkle and moss — both have matching bralettes.
