Bambody Absorbent Panties, Period Underwear for Women and Teens - Leakproof, Soft, Comfortable, Breathable Postpartum

**Update 2** I found some period underwear from Knix on sale for the holidays, and got them to give them a try. They are great for wearing with leggings because they have almost no VPL, but also not for night wear. They are also much more thin in the pad area, so dry faster but haven't given them a real test for absorption. These from Bambody are still the best for heavy days and overnights by a longshot. Also, still going strong after months of using them every month, so I can tell you that they are pretty durable! Just check the sizing, and if you are curvy, go with the lace top version!**Update** I've now been using these for a few months, as well as trying a few other brands to compare. The two others I bought to try were Thinx and Pink. Short version, Bambody is still my favorite, but the Pink ones gave them some competition. I love the lace top ones from Bambody best, but either are wonderful.The long version is that I decided to try the "magical" Thinx brand, but went with the cheaper (but still most expensive of the three) BTWN version available at Target because I couldn't bring myself to pay the price for the regular ones. That might be why I hated them, because it was a classic case of the store brand being juuuust not quite the same, but either way, never again. The only nice thing I can say is that the sizing is accurate. Uncomfortable, made with a heavy fabric, and they felt like I was wearing a diaper. Also, the absorbent part stops well short of where you need it to go if you don't want leaks at night. It's the equivalent of wearing a regular pad to bed rather than the overnight pad. They have been put in the back of the rotation for only emergency situations.The next pair I tried were the Pink period underwear from Victoria's Secret. I bought the hipster fit as they come in hipster, boy shorts, and thong. VS just had a big sale, so I snagged them for nearly 50% off. Are they worth the full price? A solid maybe. They have some pros and cons. On the plus side, they are more stretchy than these from Bambody, the sizing is accurate, and the fabric feels like it is a little lighter. They are also pretty comfortable. The biggest positive is that I HATE VPL, and these have the lowest profile side seams. Still not really leggings friendly, but better than even Bambody. As for the cons, the biggest thing is that they, too, are only for day wear. The pad part does go up a little more in the front than Thinx, but it stops halfway up the back, same as the Thinx pair. (The slight upside to this fact is that they dry a little faster by having less fabric.) They are also less absorbent overall so maybe not the best for heavy days unless you can change or use them as backup, and more expensive per a single pair unless you can grab them on sale. All said, I liked these enough that I got a few more to have on hand as they are a solid addition to the rotation.As for Bambody, I've found some pros and cons after a few months of use, though the cons are my own fault. They are still magical, but I did buy them too small (as stated in the original review, I sized up to XL and needed XXL), so I ended up modifying the sides so they didn't cut in to my thighs. I'm curvy, so briefs don't fit me quite right anyways, and being a little small exacerbates the issue. The lace top ones are the most comfortable with the best fit and are my favorite, so I wear the briefs at night when the fit doesn't matter so much and use the lace ones for daytime on heavy days. They are super absorbent, so I can wear a pair on their own for a full day or night with no worries. My only complaint is that they are decidedly NOT leggings friendly, so be prepared for serious VPL if you pair them with certain tight or thin fabrics.**Original review**This is an honest review. Don't want the nitty gritty details, buy these now and have the best period of your life.I have a horrible period. Nothing medically going on, just one of the lucky ones with cramps that can leave me crying on the floor and a super heavy flow for several days that laughs at any of my feeble attempts to stem the red tide. I've tried it all, and I had finally found that a cup and a pad for backup would work, if I was able to go to the bathroom every hour or two. But that's not always feasible, because life. So after reading and comparing every brand of period underwear on the internet during a particularly bad day 1, I decided to try these. Not only did they arrive the next day, they were SOOOOO much cheaper than the other brands! But, I was hesitant. I mean, how great could these things be?Oh, Lord forgive me, I was wrong. I nearly ran over the delivery guy to get the package, and threw all three pairs straight in the washer. Air drying took nearly a full day in a sunny place, but the following morning, I tried the first pair. And, in the spirit of science, I didn't use it as a backup to the cup, I used it alone.It. Was. Glorious.Now, I was terrified at first, because despite saying that these things can hold the same as 2 tampons, it's advertising. Two tampons is a relative measurement. With that on my mind, I rushed to the bathroom every few minutes to verify that there was no leaking for a few hours, every time I felt that particular gush that always signalled utter disaster was happening. But there were no leaks. At all.So then I went grocery shopping, and took the dogs for a walk, and lived my life, and then, finally, that afternoon, I changed to another pair. I nearly cried from happiness.These are super soft and comfy, you don't feel wet, and the underwear don't really get a funky smell.My only complaint is from my own not trying them on. I sized up to XL, and needed XXL. The XL are fine after I stretched out the leg seams a bit, but I ordered some of the lace bikini pairs in XXL.

They have changed sizing since I last got them (it was years ago).I did drop some pounds, but I still have the old ones and use them regularly and they're still a tight fit.The new ones, I had to get a size smaller (after returning the first shipment), and it's the right fit.It is a different quality than my older ones - these are a bit thinner, but that makes it mold better so I think that's an upgrade. Being thinner, I think durability may suffer, but I won't know until I've used it for a while. So far, it's really good.I use these at night, with a pad on. It's more of a protection for my bed than as a real "period" panty for me. I use reusable pads so it's not about being blood squeamish... but I don't like to use these without pads because it's black and very hard to gage how well I've washed them. I like my reusable pads that are white, cuz they do stain, but you can tell whether you've got it all cleaned. With these black ones, there's just no way to really tell, though they will look fine. But for my purposes, these work great. I just can't really vouch for the coverage, since I don't use it for that.It's also great to pack for a trip, using organic throw away pads (cuz it's not really feasible to wash reusable ones while on a trip). I don't have to worry about leakage onto beds or cars.I'm glad I got the 3-pack. With the 2 older ones I still use, I can now go through the entire period feeling safe. I wish they'd make these in skin color too...

So I am a 45-year-old woman. I have PCOS and a lifelong of hundreds of stories about leaking onto my pants and or a chair, etc. If I had had these when I was a teenager I think my life would have gone a little bit easier. However, you need to be aware of a couple things. First there is a pretty steep learning curve. Also, order a size smaller than what you think you need. I'm a pretty big gal, and I thought that I would need the 3x to accommodate but they are way bigger than I expected. They were so big I thought I could sail a boat. They still kind of fit but they're very loose. Maybe not that loose lol... Anyway they come pretty big. Secondly, if you plan to unload your entire period into these panties, prepare yourself. Blood does not smell good. Who knew that pads were doing such a good job to keep the smell down?! When I first used these panties, and I went to the bathroom, I almost fell over if I wasn't sitting down from the god awful stench of my period. Also, cleaning them by hand isn't exactly convenient. But if you wear a tampon, and you worry about leaking a little bit, these are definitely a wonderful addition to your arsenal. I definitely won't have to worry about getting anything on any chair soon. Just be aware of the smell, and keep yourself clean. You shouldn't have a problem.