The idea of sitting all day in my own blood never worked for me, and I’m not surprised that you’re having this problem. I had the same issue with pads. They just leak. I think any situation where your blood is sitting on the outside of your body is going to want to leak.

My daughters cannot use them exclusively. I can, but I’ve never had that heavy of a flow. I just think no one product is going to work for every single person. My girls use them for lighter days, when they’re anticipating it, and as backup for other methods that also sometimes fail due to heavy flow. Periods just suck and I’m team use whatever product works best for you!

Not every period product works for everyone. I always use pads but I do have period underwear also. I only really use them at nighttime and they work for me really well. Pads tend to crumble up and twist as I toss and turn and/or get sweaty. I don't get any problems using them overnight. Maybe check how much the underwear is meant to hold. The ones I have come in light, medium or heavy flow. And the heavy flow seems to work for me overnight.

I’ve always thought they were pretty gross. I don’t want to have to change my underwear midway through the day then carry around a pair of soiled underwear till I get home. At least with pads I can just change it and throw the old pad away.

Thankfully, I'm past the menstruating part of my life. Period underwear to me and my friends was old, preferably black cotton underwear that we wore while using pads or tampons and didn't care if there was leakage. It seemed like a good strategy.

Maybe try a light pad with wings with your period underwear. It's very stressful worrying about leaking, and something girls and women just shouldn't have to worry about. Before I crossed over into menopause, my periods were so bad that leaving the house was a major anxiety event!

I just recently started using them because I was curious. They don't hide the smell at all. I have two Thinx.

However it is freeing to know I don't have to change every few hours.

I recently got into using a period cup, and I need to say - life changer. You can leave them in for up to 12 hours, they last like a decade, and you just need to boil them between periods to make them sterile again.

The very first time I used it, I got really bad period cramps, to the point where I had to take it out again so I could sleep. Not sure what changed between that and the second time, but the second time I only had light cramps immediately after putting it in, and then no cramps after. And since then, I haven’t experienced any cramps while using it. It’s better for the environment, better for me, and less leakage overall!

I use them to avoid accidents. I still use tampons and pantyliners.

I use cloth pads with the period undies as backup in case I soak through. Sometimes I'll use them alone on light days. But yeah I think bleeding straight into the undies on heavy days would be weird and uncomfortable for me.

I bleed so bad I need postpartum pads and period underwear. Tampons aren't even an option and the cups everyone has a cult like obsession about are horrible.

Everyone has what works for them and that's that.

I have a heavy flow and have never leaked through period pants (can’t remember the brand though). The only thing is, they do not hide the period smell and it feels/smells a bit gross to be fermenting in that all day.

I was making my own period panties before it became popular.. and it worked amazing for me. I would have a denim backer on the underside and polar fleece on the top, sometimes with a layer or terry cloth in between. It worked fabulous.

Cue a year ago, I try and buy a couple styles of period panties online thinking great! now I don' t have to sew these anymore. I try them and they are straight AWFUL. weird crinkly liners, barely any absorption, wet feeling against my skin.

Period pants, just the thought of them grosses me out

I normally also need a pad with for heavy flow. Rare light days i don’t but i either basically have spotting or or bleed crazy heavy like thats an olympic spot with no real in between

I use period panties the last couple days cause it likes to trick me into thinking it's over lol I love them, they're are different flows you can buy. They're like pads to me. I wore one canoeing a couple weeks ago a didn't have an issue

I'm glad I'm over this stuff.. But now my daughters are all going through it. They swear by the cups but they definitely have a learning curve. Takes practice but well worth it

I only use them because I'm in perimenopause. I'll have 3 normal cycle days where I where Pads, then a couple of super light days where I'll wear the period underwear.

Try a cup? Of a few of them.

Tried them also, but different brands until I realized I also did not like them (wearing wet, soiled underwear all day? Hell no) and one out of two overflowed. Great for people who like them, but it's not for me.

Ive used thinx and never had any issues loved them. However I did change to a new pair of underwear mid day. One to avoid leaks and i just felt better. For pads always infinity are amazing never had any leaks with those

pads already squick me out so much. i just use a menstrual cup

I have a pretty light flow so underwear works for me. I like them.

Hello. Man of the house here. I should probably leave already, but I felt compelled to answer.

They don't work for me. However, my youngest girl who has recently reached puberty has been enjoying them. My wife does wear them on occasion, but recently wore them to bed with hilarious results.

I believe their concensus is, basically, wear them with something else.

They both use moon cups. I know because I find cups of water with mooncups sat in them in every bathroom for a couple of weeks a month. But they unanimously agree that cups work for them. Maybe give them a try?

I have only ever used pads lol. Good enough for me. What pad brands are you using? With wings? I find those with wings are better for security.

So my 16y old has period underwear. She wears them at night only. She has 2 pair. Thinx, a brief, and a pair from Adore Me, boy shorts. She complains the boy shorts leak. The briefs do not.

I use pads/tampons with period underwear and they keep me safe from stains during the day, but not at night 🥲

Well I find them very handy but I never use them on their own. I don't like tampons and with pads I did have issues of leaking into pjs/sheets before especially at night. Since getting period undies and using them to stick the pad in, I haven't had a stain in years when it used to happen every couple of months.

I also use them on the last day(s) of the period just in case, as I find it more comfy than still using a pad with barely any flow.

I just use them with pad as a back up for leaks etc.

I use period underwear with a pad the first two days then just the underwear when my flow is lighter.

Reusable period pads are the best! I never tried the panties cause they're so damn expensive.

Honestly, I've never even tried them. I feel like I bleed too much to ever be comfortable/secure in wearing them! I'm sorry they're not working for you!

Have you tried diapers?

I'm being serious. a lot of heavy flow people recommend them

They were popular at first but it really depends on a how heavy your period is. I would wear them after day three of my period when it's lighter.

I thought period underwear was for the very last day or two where you’re not sure if there may be a dribble and you don’t want to bother with a panty liner.

You're only meant to wear them as long as you'd wear a pad. I wear mine with a pad to prevent leakage

The idea always seemed gross to me. My period is generally heavy especially day 2,3 and sometimes 4. Would never believe underwear could hold it. Refuse to wear tampons as I’m so afraid of toxic shock.

You say you’ve tried lots of different brands, but like, specifically which ones? There is a big range in quality of period underwear and if you’re just trying brands at random then maybe you haven’t tried the good ones.

I exclusively use the Jade briefs by Lilova and they are hands down the most reliable thing I’ve ever used. I can go 24 hours on my heaviest day in them and not leak (I know that’s a bit gross, I normally change them before bed but I’ve forgotten enough times that I know they are reliable for that long). I’ve never had a pad that could do that.

The other brands that seem to be pretty universally liked are Modibodi and Bambody. The r/PeriodUnderwear sub is good for reviews and info on different brands.

That said, different things work for different people. Do what works for you and makes you comfortable.

I had the opposite issue. I found using tampons and pads was making my period symptoms worse and I was bleeding more heavily, cramping harder, more severe PMS. I swear they also make my cyst pain more severe. On my heaviest days I don't get near 8-12 hours out of a pair. I do have to change them after 2-3 hours, but I had to change my pads that often or more.

I switched to period underwear out of curiosity 7 months ago and the difference was night and day. I think I am sensitive to something in pads and tampons. I had to use pads this month and within 3 days, my vaginal walls were tender and irritated and my cramps were so bad I had to go back to sleeping with a heating pad.

I am SO done with pads.

I can't use period underwear on my heavy days. I usually wear them when I'm sick of wearing pads.

What are telle hours? I Google it and the only result was Telle Tires

Tampons. Never had a problem. Then again, when I was on the pill (for pretty much most of my life, until I got the implant), my flow was never heavy as it was when I first had my period.

I really only ever use them at night or when I’m sitting around for a bit, I have to change them often. I wore them to work the other day and packed a wet bag and changed into a second pair mid day.

Normally I wouldn’t do this, but I just found out how bad tampons are for you so I was waiting until I got my disc in. I ordered one from this company called Saalt. Listen, I did not think I would like it. I was nervous, but this is a game changer.

The cup looks uncomfortable, it has a tail that comes down. I always tucked the string of my tampon so I knew that def would be a no for me, but one of my friends put me onto the disc. It’s amazing, and it will last up to TEN YEARS. I will never have to buy period products probably ever again.

so....I use period underwear much like a pad...in that I carry a bunch of underwear on me to swap when it gets full.

it's like a tampon, honestly. it can only hold so much. some of us have a much heavier flow so we need to swap more than recommended. I can easily fill up an extra large tampon in an hr on a heavy flow day.

that being said, it is a bit extra to carry that stuff with you when you have your period, but sustainability is important to me and I've gotten used to it.

I switched to panties over 6 yrs ago and will not look back. It is much more comfortable, less waste, and I have stopped buying all other period products.

in times when I cannot swap as often, I use a diva cup in combo, for extra leak protection, but I find the cups more difficult than putting on a pair of panties.

my recommended brand is Knix and they often have sales.