Years ago, there were only two products that you could buy for your menstrual cycle – tampons or pads. You knew where you stood. Nowadays, there are not just tampons and pads. You have menstrual cups, reusable cloth pads and now period pants.
Since I started my period at the age of 14 (TMI, sorry), I’ve only used pads. Purely because I’m one of those women who is scared that a tampon will get stuck or lost ‘up there’. The same goes for menstrual cups – I won’t even think of trying one. I may do it in the future, but not yet. Also, most tampons and pads are not environmentally friendly, which is not the best.
So, the only other option for me to try to replace pads is period pants. When period pants became so popular to use in menstrual cycles, I was both sceptical and intrigued. I never really thought they could absorb the amount of blog lost during one’s period (again, TMI, sorry). There was always that scepticism that I could be walking around Morrison’s and worrying I could be leaking. Also, I thought that period pants would feel incredibly bulky, similar to a nappy. Not that I wear nappies these days, but you know what I mean.
When Ohne reached out to me and asked me to try their period pants, I thought, why not?! They’re worth a try! I thought it would be interesting to know whether I could convert to wearing these rather than bulky pads. I wanted to see if they could absorb, keep me remaining dry throughout the day and be comfortable to wear.
Ohne is a period pants brand that sells toxic-free and plastic-free period pants. Their products have been certified by the leading organic certifying body in the UK – the Soil Association. They also donate a small revenue from their sales to The School Club Zambia, a charity that helps vulnerable schools in Zambia. Ohne sells pants of different colours and styles. Here, I’m wearing the High-Waist-Moderate in Lilac Sky.
Let’s get back to how I got on with wearing period pants for the first time! I made a risky move and wore them on a day I was working. Could have gone either way! For the first time, as I wasn’t sure exactly how much they’d absorb, I wore them for 8 hours. When I took them off at home, there was no mess and no sign of leakage. They were extremely comfortable and I didn’t feel self-conscious or worried about leakage. An advantage to wearing period pants is that I don’t have to worry about finding a toilet to check if I need to change the pad over.
After use, it’s as simple as rinsing them out and putting them in the machine for a quick spin. Then they’re ready for use again, so easy! The only little snag with these is that they’re a bit of an investment. You’ll need to buy at least 3-4 pairs to last throughout your menstrual cycle, depending on how light or heavy your period is. In a way though, even though it’s a bit of an investment, you’re saving the planet in the long run!
I would definitely recommend Ohne as your first period pants product!
They’re comfortable, stylish and are a great menstrual cycle product to have at hand! I can safely say that I am now a period pants convert!
