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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Zoë Phillimore

The best period pants, tried and tested for comfort, style and absorbency

A composite of a woman in a black vest and pants on the left and several pairs of period pants on the right. All are on a red, pink and orange background with a white grid

Few relish the monthly bleeding, cramps and scramble to stock up on tampons that come with the menstrual cycle. Periods are usually greeted by a weary sigh and a search in the knicker drawer for the big black pants. However, a new wave of period underwear is revolutionising the monthly cycle for many.

Period pants act as reusable period protection that absorb blood and can then be put in the washing machine. The general guidance is to change your period pants every four to six hours, but this can vary according to the brand, absorbency rating and the heaviness of your cycle.

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