Period Underwear for Women - Bamboo Rayon - Overnight Protection

**Update 2** I found some period underwear from Knix on sale for the holidays, and got them to give them a try. They are great for wearing with leggings because they have almost no VPL, but also not for night wear. They are also much more thin in the pad area, so dry faster but haven't given them a real test for absorption. These from Bambody are still the best for heavy days and overnights by a longshot. Also, still going strong after months of using them every month, so I can tell you that they are pretty durable! Just check the sizing, and if you are curvy, go with the lace top version!**Update** I've now been using these for a few months, as well as trying a few other brands to compare. The two others I bought to try were Thinx and Pink. Short version, Bambody is still my favorite, but the Pink ones gave them some competition. I love the lace top ones from Bambody best, but either are wonderful.The long version is that I decided to try the "magical" Thinx brand, but went with the cheaper (but still most expensive of the three) BTWN version available at Target because I couldn't bring myself to pay the price for the regular ones. That might be why I hated them, because it was a classic case of the store brand being juuuust not quite the same, but either way, never again. The only nice thing I can say is that the sizing is accurate. Uncomfortable, made with a heavy fabric, and they felt like I was wearing a diaper. Also, the absorbent part stops well short of where you need it to go if you don't want leaks at night. It's the equivalent of wearing a regular pad to bed rather than the overnight pad. They have been put in the back of the rotation for only emergency situations.The next pair I tried were the Pink period underwear from Victoria's Secret. I bought the hipster fit as they come in hipster, boy shorts, and thong. VS just had a big sale, so I snagged them for nearly 50% off. Are they worth the full price? A solid maybe. They have some pros and cons. On the plus side, they are more stretchy than these from Bambody, the sizing is accurate, and the fabric feels like it is a little lighter. They are also pretty comfortable. The biggest positive is that I HATE VPL, and these have the lowest profile side seams. Still not really leggings friendly, but better than even Bambody. As for the cons, the biggest thing is that they, too, are only for day wear. The pad part does go up a little more in the front than Thinx, but it stops halfway up the back, same as the Thinx pair. (The slight upside to this fact is that they dry a little faster by having less fabric.) They are also less absorbent overall so maybe not the best for heavy days unless you can change or use them as backup, and more expensive per a single pair unless you can grab them on sale. All said, I liked these enough that I got a few more to have on hand as they are a solid addition to the rotation.As for Bambody, I've found some pros and cons after a few months of use, though the cons are my own fault. They are still magical, but I did buy them too small (as stated in the original review, I sized up to XL and needed XXL), so I ended up modifying the sides so they didn't cut in to my thighs. I'm curvy, so briefs don't fit me quite right anyways, and being a little small exacerbates the issue. The lace top ones are the most comfortable with the best fit and are my favorite, so I wear the briefs at night when the fit doesn't matter so much and use the lace ones for daytime on heavy days. They are super absorbent, so I can wear a pair on their own for a full day or night with no worries. My only complaint is that they are decidedly NOT leggings friendly, so be prepared for serious VPL if you pair them with certain tight or thin fabrics.**Original review**This is an honest review. Don't want the nitty gritty details, buy these now and have the best period of your life.I have a horrible period. Nothing medically going on, just one of the lucky ones with cramps that can leave me crying on the floor and a super heavy flow for several days that laughs at any of my feeble attempts to stem the red tide. I've tried it all, and I had finally found that a cup and a pad for backup would work, if I was able to go to the bathroom every hour or two. But that's not always feasible, because life. So after reading and comparing every brand of period underwear on the internet during a particularly bad day 1, I decided to try these. Not only did they arrive the next day, they were SOOOOO much cheaper than the other brands! But, I was hesitant. I mean, how great could these things be?Oh, Lord forgive me, I was wrong. I nearly ran over the delivery guy to get the package, and threw all three pairs straight in the washer. Air drying took nearly a full day in a sunny place, but the following morning, I tried the first pair. And, in the spirit of science, I didn't use it as a backup to the cup, I used it alone.It. Was. Glorious.Now, I was terrified at first, because despite saying that these things can hold the same as 2 tampons, it's advertising. Two tampons is a relative measurement. With that on my mind, I rushed to the bathroom every few minutes to verify that there was no leaking for a few hours, every time I felt that particular gush that always signalled utter disaster was happening. But there were no leaks. At all.So then I went grocery shopping, and took the dogs for a walk, and lived my life, and then, finally, that afternoon, I changed to another pair. I nearly cried from happiness.These are super soft and comfy, you don't feel wet, and the underwear don't really get a funky smell.My only complaint is from my own not trying them on. I sized up to XL, and needed XXL. The XL are fine after I stretched out the leg seams a bit, but I ordered some of the lace bikini pairs in XXL.

So, I got the Bambody small while waiting for my small-sized Knix period underwear to arrive. And, boy, is it better than the Knix brand! It's more comfortable, fitting, and absorbs loads more. I'm actually surprised how much better it is -- I was actually expecting it to just be okay.The first time I tried it on, it was more snug than I thought it would be. I was expecting it to be a little roomy but it fit me perfectly, which was a weird thing to feel. I also thought it would work like the overnight pads, which never absorbed as much as I needed and had me setting down towels before sleeping for those "just in case" moments. Nope! Bambody absorbed my worries. No liquid leaked out of the middle. Nothing went on to my towels.And the day was equally worry free. While I still was a bit cautious during the day, checking every now and then, nothing leaked over the sides and back or through the cotton-feeling material.Before I compare it to Knix, there were a few downsides, though YMMV.1) You ONLY get THREE panties, which is not enough for anyone.2) The feeling of liquid definitely gets strong if you have a heavy flow and you have to change every 5 hours. This is not an all day wear, if you were expecting that. Great for the night but definitely have to switch out during the day, like regular tampons, pads, or whatever you might have used previously. If you're not used to solely relying on pads, you WILL feel your monthly running down and on to the material, if that bothers you. Though, this means, if you're not on top of switching out, after getting used to menstrual cups or such, you WILL know when it's been too long from the squishy feeling of the panties.3) You have to hand-wash them and air-dry them -- or ignore those instructions, like I do and wash them normally, and tumble dry them on low/medium temperature. The material won't shrink nor will it become less effective, unless you dry it on high.4) If you air dry them, they take an annoyingly LONG time. Even overnight they'll still be slightly damp in the morning. Sun drying them shortens this time, but it's still longer than needed when having to switch between 3 panties. Though, throwing them on a heater/in front of a sun lamp really shortens that time to a more reasonable few hours.5) WHY 3 PANTIES???Now, I immediately noticed the difference between Bambody and Knix when my Knix Heavy Flow Period Kit came in.1) The material for the underwear looks and feels different. The middle is especially different from the rest.2) It doesn't fit as snug as Bambody, feeling a little loose comparatively.3) Gives you not 1, not 2, but FIVE separate pieces. MUCH better than 3.And then I tried them on for my second cycle. They're definitely good for period underwear and absorbed a good deal of blood. But, YMMV,1) There is some side leakage, after 3-4 hours, if a heavy flow. Not a great deal, where you're soaking, but definitely enough to feel and see.2) The sleeping boxers they provide are cute and don't allow anything to soak through, but there is still the problem of side leakage and a little bit of back-flow.3) Need to change every 3-4 hours, if heavy in flow.So, not as great as Bambody but definitely still good. Either way, whether Bambody or Knix, the one you go with depends on your needs. For now, I use Bambody for the first few heavy days and Knix for the lighter, last days of my period.

I bought these in hopes that they would be more comfortable than pads and they definitely are! When you first pull them out of the package, the padded part feels like it might be pretty substantial, but when you have them on they really just feel like underwear.Admittedly, I don't have the heaviest of flow periods, mine are more medium-light(I would usually only need like one/two pads per day) but I haven't had any leakage from these and they're rather comfortable.Two notes, after a while, they do feel a little wet in a way that pads wouldn't. On my heaviest day, they never leaked but I did feel like the surface of the crotch area didn't stay dry feeling. It might just be a period panty thing but it's a little odd- makes you want to change them out mid day.The other thing is the leg holes run a little snug. I'm usually a solid size 16 in pants with thick thighs and the leg holes feel like swim suit tight. After wearing them for a second I didn't really notice it, they're pretty stretchy, but that might be something some people aren't comfortable with.Overall I'm very happy with these and I'll probably buy some more (especially for the price). The comfort is great and for my medium/light periods they absorb plenty. 👍

Tengo 4 modelos de panties para menstruacion y estas son las mejores!! Quedan bien ajustadas, la tela es suave y resiste bastante flujo.Mil veces mejor usar esto que toallas o tampones, lo recomiendo ampliamente

Son una maravilla y un alivio, en mi caso soy de flujo muy abundante por lo que los uso en los días que no son tan intensos ya que en esos días debería cambiarlos cada dos 2 hrs aprox. Soy muy cómodos y una alternativa ecológica, recomiendo adquirir los de color para poder detectar a tiempo si empieza a haber una fuga.

Bueno yo uso copia Mestrual, y los primeros días usaba toalla por que tengo fugas al ser mi periodo muy abundante. Me sirvieron mucho nunca he tenido fugas no guardan olores es la segunda compra los recomiendo valen lo que cuestan

Así tal cual, no sé cómo no los compré antes. Planeo comprar más!

I normally wear a medium (I'm 5'4", 140 lbs and usually wear a size 6/8 or 28/29 in pants), and I ordered large in these period panties. I'm glad I did! The large fits very comfortably. If I had ordered medium, I think they would have been too small around my legs. They have good coverage, and stay put. I don't have particularly heavy flow, so can't comment on that, but they're great for spotting or to wear with a diva cup or something for added protection. For the price, I'm extremely happy with this purchase! Much more affordable than other brands, and so far the quality appears to be good.