In recent years, menstrual panty brands have multiplied. A new hygienic protection that meets a recent need. Tampons and pads being not very natural, menstruating individuals no longer wanted chemical products. That's when washable pads, cups, and period panties appeared.

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

Ecology and your body

Menstrual panties have therefore arrived to offer a more eco-friendly means of protection.

Indeed, conventional tampons and pads have a composition that is not respectful of your body and the planet. Plastics and scented products... Pads and tampons are full of them, as are their packaging. 

Plastic particles and odoriferous additives often remain on the uterine lining. The lining being 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 products 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 case of sewer failure. Disposable products represent 150kg of waste for an American woman over her lifetime.

The benefits of menstrual underwear

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

Moreover, the budget is lower since a menstrual underwear is reusable for up to 5 years, making it an investment that benefits both your body and your wallet. To know the cost of menstruation, we have our article on the menstrual poverty.

A period underwear will also save resources and prevent overconsumption of plastic. Pollution and waste are therefore limited. You can be sure that there are no chemicals in your body. If you want to reduce your waste, you can start by a zero-waste bathroom.

Why choose menstrual underwear over anything else?

The period underwear is therefore more respectful of your body than tampons and disposable pads. However, there are other alternatives such as washable pads, menstrual cups, or even organic tampons and pads. 

Protections are chosen based on 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 downside of this protection? One pair of panties will not cover your entire cycle; you will need at least 3.

Menstrual panties offer, to those who wish, a safe way to protect themselves during their periods.

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

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