Why are my period panties leaking, what should I do?

The teen period panties have established themselves in recent years as a great alternative to disposable sanitary protection (tampons or as sanitary napkins)! This new intimate, durable and reusable protection has serious advantages.

If menstrual panties are should offer superior hygienic protection extremely reliable, they can, however, leak.

Why my pair of period panties is she fleeing? What are the solutions to remedy this? Are period panties really for me? How to avoid leaks? There leaks Is it ultimately truly avoidable?

Possible causes of leaks

The chosen period panties are not suitable for your menstrual flow

This is the most common cause. THE menstrual underwear worn is not suitable, sized to optimally capture and retain your menstrual flow. As a result, the panty membrane is saturated. The flow can no longer be stored well and overflows. The escape is then inevitable.

To choose the right model of panties adapted to your menstrual flow, we can only invite you to read our article: Which menstrual panties to choose according to your flow? 

A bad maintenance

Another possible cause which would explain the leaks: poor maintenance of your absorbent panties. You may have used too chemical, too aggressive a detergent which has damaged the fabrics and the absorbent membrane. Drying too hot can also deteriorate absorption capacity.

For good wash your period panties, we can only recommend our article: Wash your menstrual panties, tips and advice.

The wrong cut/the wrong model

Stains on your pajamas or sports leggings? You probably chose the wrong one model in relation to your activity.

We help you find the ideal menstrual panties for you: How to choose your menstrual panties?

Tips to avoid leaks: prevention and explanation

Know your flow, know your body, know your period

Before buying a period panties, it is necessary know your menstrual flow. For this you can observe and measure it. You may need a medium flow panty for the first and last days of bleeding, but a panties heavy or very heavy flow for the two “peak” days. Every woman is different, every menstrual cycle differs.

Taking good care of your menstrual lingerie

You must also follow the maintenance advice and apply the right actions: rinsing with cold water, machine wash at 30° maximum on a short cycle, gentle laundry, no fabric softener, no tumble dryer, air dry without direct heat source.

 

Choosing suitable panties

Depending on the activity, you must choose the right panties. For a peaceful night and a peaceful sleep, we recommend wide, very absorbent panties which will retain the flow when lying down (pad well extended on the front as well as on the back of the panties). The same goes for your workout.
Avoid it menstrual thong or the pretty one lace menstrual panties and favors period panties designed for sport: seamless, invisible for very strong flow which will not move during your movements.

A little reminder of all the qualities of menstrual panties

Great absorption capacity

Le period briefs is a very absorbent intimate underwear. It is manufactured to collect menstrual flow optimally. A highly absorbent membrane (with high absorbency) is sewn into the panties and extends from the front to the back of the panties. This membrane manages to capture the blood, suck it in, retain it without swelling or saturating.

Environmentally Friendly

Ce menstrual product is durable, reusable and washable. It has the very serious advantage of being ecological in 2024 and of producing no waste behind it. No more non-recyclable plastic packaging that fills your trash every month! The period briefs are green !

Good for health

Menstrual panties are healthy for your health. Its composition is clear and transparent. We use clean, certified and tested fabrics. No toxic agents, no polluting agents or endocrine disruptors, no pesticides or petrochemical residues.

Comfort above all

Period panties are protection menstrual soft and super comfortable. It's a little joy to put it on and wear it day and night. Unlike tampons or sanitary napkins which irritate, with this washable hygienic protection, you breathe! No bad smell or feeling of humidity.

Inclusive and for all women

Menstrual panties are worn by teenagers, premenopausal women as well as young mothers in the middle of postpartum!

Multiplicity of models and cuts

We will end by reminding that absorbent menstrual panties are available in numerous models of underwear, shapes, sizes, and cuts in order to appeal to as many people as possible and to adapt to all body types: menstrual boxers, menstrual tanga, menstrual shorty, high waisted menstrual panties, plus size menstrual panties, etc.

Louloucup period panties

Louloucup feminine and hygienic products are all sustainable and ethical, respectful of women's bodies like the environment. They all display characteristics and options that demonstrate their quality: interior lined in organic cotton certified oeko-tex standard, softness, comfort, etc. Some models of our underwear are so absorbent that they can even retain urinary leaks.

Louloucup is also an inclusive French brand with a wide variety of sizes so that every woman, every body, every morphology is not put aside, is not forgotten.

We remind you that our large collection of period briefs is aimed at all women, young and old and for all body types, from size XXS to size 5XL (depending on models and stock availability).

Tampon Alternatives, our protections ensure maximum comfort day and night, certain reliability in the face of the most intense losses (very abundant flow). Menstrual panties and cups? Your best allies against leaks.