Did anyone else completely misjudge period underwear when they heard about it for the first time? I was worried that they'd be as uncomfortable as wearing adult nappies/diapers, or that they'd make a "crunch crunch" sound as you walked by someone, as I'd read that in a forum somewhere!
If you, too, thought they'd be big and bulky, providing no form of discretion, or, if you were worried you'd have to change your period undies as often as you'd change a tampon or sanitary pad, and if you didn't then there'd be a bleed-through just waiting to happen, you're certainly not alone! We've even heard in some of our polls on social media that many believed there was only one style and one colour of period undies, which makes it hopeless if you need seamless or beige-toned undies for under dance gear!
There are so many misconceptions about what period underwear actually IS or DOES or LOOKS LIKE or FEELS LIKE, and that's why, for such a long time, so many people believed that traditional disposable period products were just easier…
Oh, how we wrong we were!
Not only is period underwear just as comfortable as regular underwear (and can be even more comfortable, just read the reviews on our sleep shorts!), it can be just as stylish! Plus, the whole point of period underwear is to be functional, and limiting underwear choices is the same as limiting activity and confidence choices – aka the opposite of functional.
So, we’ve compiled a list of our five favourite period underwear types and how to style them. Just keep reading to check them out!
Side note: All of the period underwear linked below provide leak-proof protection all day, no matter what you’re doing, what stage of the menstrual cycle you’re in, or how active you need to be. To get more information about the limitations of these products, check their individual absorbency in their product descriptions orclick here to read our frequently asked questions.
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Casual Day-to-Day
The most popular of the styles we’ll list, a casual everyday look keeps us comfortable while ensuring we stay up to date with the demands of life. Whether we have to go to school or work or just want to hang out with friends and/or family without worry, our classic active stretch period underwear, accessible by clicking here, is perfect for any situation.
With protection equivalent to 6 soaked regular pads or tampons, you can wear this underwear under comfortable jeans, a cute dress, or a school uniform without worrying about leaking.
Throwing on a warm sweater or colourful tee with some of your favourite accessories can quickly elevate this outfit, too, keeping your options as versatile as your needs.
And if you love having underwear as exciting as the rest of your outfit, you can also try our limited edition period underwear, accessible by clicking here, providing all the functions of the above period underwear with the bonus of a fun flower pattern.
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Active Athlete
Whether you dance, run, play soccer, ride horses, or do any number of sports activities in between, everyone knows that the last thing an athlete needs to worry about is their period. Our focus should be on our task, not on if our underwear is noticeable or if we’re leaking.
By the way, noticeable underwear, especially when we’re on our periods, is totally fine. We are human, for goodness sake, as if we aren’t going to be wearing underwear!
In saying that, we do understand that things like seamless or beige underwear are a need, especially when uniforms, activewear, or dance attire can be light and tight (two things that don’t go very well with periods).
Fortunately, Knicked™ is THE FIRST period underwear company to invent underwear specifically for dancers and other athletes in mind, changing the lives of active menstruators everywhere!
Our favourite is the dance diva period underwear, accessible by clicking here, which is seamless, beige coloured, and super absorbent (yet thin and discrete!). Wear it under your leotards, activewear shorts, light-toned jodhpurs or anything else your sport requires!
You can also click here to see the rest of our active period underwear range.
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Cozy Days In
This period underwear is our personal favourite because it’s perfect for one of the things we want to do most when we’re having an ick day on our period: when we just want to rest!
The period underwear we’re referring to are our boyleg shorts, accessible by clicking here. Perfect for under skirts, as pyjama pants, or even as cozy lounge shorts, these period shorts are a game changer. Just throw on an oversized tee and some sneakers and you have a whole outfit!
Oh, and did we mention they have pockets? With a slip in style to increase comfort, they can easily fit your phone, money, or keys. Talk about functional!
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Comfortable All Month
No matter the stage of our cycle, leaks and odours are a given once we start puberty (fun, we know). So there’s no better way to feel comfortable than wearing some form of leak protection all month.
Our pre-period underwear, accessible by clicking here, is the perfect solution for this! With a thin design (as always), wearing this underwear feels no different to wearing normal underwear, but you’re saved from having to feel this discomfort of discharge, spotting, or even light bladder leaks. Plus, this pre-period underwear eradicates the chance of leaks and stains when your period does come each month, because you’re effectively already wearing a liner to catch it!
Wear these with any outfit you desire! Shorts and singlets in summer, track pants and hoodies in winter, under school uniform no matter the day of the week… you get the point.
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Beach Ready
This final idea technically isn’t period underwear, but we think the amount of options we have makes up for semantics. We’re talking about period swimwear, accessible by clicking here!
Whether you are constantly in the pool training, enjoy surfing on the weekends, or just like tanning at the beach, period swimwear is a must to keep yourself feeling confident all month.
The outfit ideas are endless with these products too. There’s bikinis, one pieces, long-legged shorts, cover-ups, plain colours, bright details, or pattern after pattern to look through - there’s something for everyone.
Just ensure you pair whichever piece you get with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and extra layers when you’re out of the water. These accessories can represent your personal style too, so get creative with your sun safety!
The key take away from this blog is that you should never have to fit your lifestyle to period underwear, there should be enough period underwear options accessible that it can fit your lifestyle, no matter what lifestyle that may be.
And please connect with us on our socials to let us know how you style your period underwear!
