I had multiple events coming up (my grandson’s middle school graduation, my niece’s wedding, and a long awaited Alaskan cruise with my husband). They come in sizes XS to XXXXL, one of the most inclusive size ranges we tested, and a variety of colors and cuts from thongs to boyshorts. Pads and tampons and applicators are the 5th most common plastic found floating in our oceans - that’s just gross and so deadly for marine life.

Otherwise - product is as advertised and my size on the chart -3x (Im actually a size 10) fits well. When we poured a full cup of water, most of it pooled in the crotch and spilled over the sides, and the water that was absorbed soaked all the way through to the other side of the panties, leaving them feeling damp through and through. While all of the period underwear in our study can be washed in a washing machine, it can’t be dried in a dryer or washed with fabric softener. Still, consumers should be aware that period underwear is one of many products and substances that may potentially expose you to PFAS. However, our testers were able to forgive these negatives because the underpants earned such high marks for absorbency.

Many participants in the study acknowledged that their period underwear needed extra care and didn’t enjoy these additional steps.

Reusable incontinence underwear is designed to be machine-washable and hold up over time, cutting down on storage space and waste.I was worried it’d feel strange or irritate the sensitive skin “down there” but it felt very nice and soft just like my normal underwear. I appreciate the smooth feel and usefullness of these underwear for bladder leaks to save trash waste of disposables. The right pair of absorbent underwear can be a lifesaver for those experiencing mild to moderate adult incontinence. In 2020, the Sierra Club reported that Graham Peaslee, PhD, a nuclear physicist at the University of Notre Dame, had tested several pairs of period underwear at its request and found traces of fluorine, a marker that indicates the use of PFAS in the manufacturing process. I think Jess had gotten so sick of me complaining that she just had to take matters into her own hands!