Ladies, gather.
You might think that’s gross, huh? What happens when you don’t wear a pad or a tampon?
No, no, I am not talking to you about those Diva Cups…though they seemed environmentally friendly, albeit a bit of a pain in the cervix. This is different.
What I have seen advertised to me via Facebook a few days ago seems like a real and viable alternative.
THINX period panties.
I haven’t tried them myself, so do not consider this your average review. I can’t give you any live feedback…at least not until a shipment arrives. On Facebook, though, it was this Bustle article that reeled me in. I went to their website and it seems pretty hip.
Using the language of texting (like srsly) or twists on traditional spelling (like yew) Thinx tells its visitors, “We know, this sounds pretty weird. Not weird, tho. Just awesome.”
And if they work, I’d agree that it's pretty awesome. Their underwear is designed to either take the place of pads or tampons, or to be used alongside them on really heavy days, moisture-absorbent and leak-proof. We can “srsly” throw away panty liners and rely solely on these new, and fashionable, undies.
Calling them “period proof underwear,” Thinx claims they are leak-proof and will keep us ladies feeling dry all day long. They are reusable and look and feel like a normal pair of underwear, despite the fact they can absorb up to two tampons worth of blood. Hey, this is all on the website — I admit, like them, it does sound weird. But worth a try?
Their stock options are designed for heavy, medium and light flow days, and come in high-waisted styles, hipsters, sporty style and thongs. Additionally, they are helping women in developing countries, and have various videos on their website discussing their philosophy, design and period shaming around the world. Women’s issues, material product and pop culture all come together on this platform.
Their blog is pretty witty and looks like something browse-worthy. It features Pop Culture Tuesdays and Women’s Health Wednesdays, touting fempowerment and remaining woman-centric from all standpoints.
Finally, Thinx is designed by women in New York City and made by women in Sri Lanka. Their mission is to “break the taboo surrounding menstruation,” and they say their “underwear is made at a family-run factory that has an outstanding commitment to providing supplementary education and training to its female employees, empowering them to become leaders in their communities.”
It all sounds pretty great, and I’m sure it’s backed up only by good intent. My only critique: I hope it’s not another Western-save-all. After all, they are for “modern women.”
Oh, and PS: another cool thing is that you get free shipping on your first order if you sign up for their periodical. We know a newsletter comes in cycles, but you never knew it could be so womanly, did you?
And there you have it, my first attempt at “sponsored content,” without the paycheck.
