In recent years, menstrual panty brands have been multiplying. A new hygienic protection that corresponds to a recent need. Tampons and towels being unnatural, menstruating people no longer wanted chemical products. That's when washable towels, cups and period panties appeared.

• Ecology and your body
• The benefits of menstrual panties
• Why menstrual panties and not something else?

Ecology and your body

So menstrual panties have arrived to offer a more ecological means of protection.

In fact, classic tampons and towels have a composition that is not very respectful of your body and the planet. Plastics and odorous products... Towels and tampons are full of them, as is their packaging.

Plastic particles and odorous additives often remain on the uterine lining. Since the lining is very thin, the particles penetrate the blood and the body. They are then considered endocrine disruptors. These disruptors will disrupt your hormonal system, and they are found in many products.

GOOD NEWS: brands are now required to indicate on their product if there are any, whether they are food, cosmetic or other!

The problem is also that these protections are rarely recycled for hygiene reasons. They can therefore end up in the sea in the event of a sewer failure. Disposable protections represent 150kg of waste for an American woman over the course of her life.

The benefits of menstrual panties

In recent years, toxic shock syndrome has become increasingly visible on social media and in the press. With period panties, the blood does not stagnate since it is absorbed so there is no risk of toxic shock. You will avoid all other problems such as tearing out your IUD when removing your cup, discomfort or even the risk of sleeping with a tampon.

In addition, the budget is lower since menstrual panties are reusable for up to 5 years, so it is an investment that is good for your body and your wallet. To find out the cost of periods, there is our article on the menstrual insecurity.

Period panties will also save resources and avoid overconsumption of plastic. Pollution and waste are therefore limited. You will be sure not to have chemicals in your body. If you want to limit your waste, you can start by a zero waste bathroom.

Why menstrual panties and not something else?

Period panties are therefore more respectful of your body than disposable tampons and pads. However, there are other alternatives such as washable pads, cups or even organic tampons and pads.

The protections are chosen according to each person's preferences, however if you are more comfortable with tampons, do not neglect their composition.

The advantage of period panties is that the risk of leakage is close to 0 and the absorption capacity is higher than that of other protections. You can therefore sleep peacefully with your menstrual panties. The disadvantage of this protection? A single pair of panties will not cover your entire cycle, you will need at least 3.

Menstrual panties offer people who want it a safe way to protect themselves during their periods.

Commitments such as ecology and feminism are important in our time. At La Culotte Parisienne, these commitments are important to us, which is why we pay attention to the quality of materials and their origins.

No more reason to doubt our panties, so take action!