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The 9 best period pants that won't cramp your style, tried and tested by our experts
Anything but a pants idea. Period.
Much like reusable menstrual cups, period swimwear and leak-proof activewear, our interest in period pants has peaked in the last few years.
In fact, 19% of women say they’ve already invested in absorbent undies, while another 33% say they're interested in purchasing a pair. And if you quiz millennials, that number’s even higher at 48%.
But we know what you’re thinking: what about leaks? Are they comfortable? Will I feel unclean? That’s likely why 6 in 10 of you are yet to try the reusable option, right?
Luckily, a team of WH editors and writers have put in the leg work, testing all of these elements for a range of brands, including Modibodi, WUKA, M&S, Uniqlo and Bodyform.
So, whether you’re sick of splurging on sanitary products or interested in doing your bit for the planet, here are the best tried-and-tested period pants in 2024 — plus answers to all your menstrual FAQs and top tips from gynae experts.
The best period pants at a glance
- Best for beginners: Bodyform Bikini Basic Light Period Pants,
£18.33£11.00 - Best on a budget: Marks & Spencer's Heavy Absorbency Period Bikini Knickers 3-pack, £16
- Best for a heavy flow: WUKA Stretch Seamless High Waist, £14.99
- Best for working out: Nike One Leak Protection: Period Biker Shorts,
£54.99£38.49 - Best period swimwear: Modibodi Swimwear Hi-Leg Cheeky Bottom, £35
Priyankaa is our senior health and wellness writer, specialising in expert-tested reviews and roundups on the latest health and fitness products. From walking boots to running machines, Priyankaa has written about hundreds of products and is passionate about providing in-depth, unbiased reviews. Plus, as an avid runner and gymgoer, she knows exactly what to look for when finding the right gymwear, fitness tracker or earphones.
Priyankaa has an MA in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University and over five years’ experience in health and fitness journalism. Priyankaa has written for Stylist’s Strong Women Training Club, where she regularly wrote about diversity in the fitness industry, nutrition tips, training advice and her experience completing various fitness challenges.
She has also written for a variety of publications including Business Insider, Glamour, Bustle, Metro, HuffPost UK, gal-dem and more.
Outside of work, Priyankaa can usually be found trying out a new gym class, seeking out London's best eats or watching a Spanish TV show in a bid to keep up her language skills.
Sophie Donovan is the Sex and Relationships Senior Ecommerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and Men’s Health. Sophie is passionate about everything sexual wellness, offering her readers honest reviews on vibrators, BDSM for beginners, sex essentials like lube and condoms, plus feminine hygiene products such as period pants. She also spends her working week quizzing sexperts on their top tips for a satisfying sex life.
Sophie’s journalism career began in 2019 when she completed News Associates’ 22-week NCTJ fast-track Multimedia Journalism course and was awarded a Gold Standard Diploma. Accepting a place on The Sun’s Trainee Scheme, she gained experience on the newspaper’s print Showbiz, Production and Fabulous Magazine teams. After completing the graduate programme, she worked for Dear Deidre, where her role included publishing a weekly advice column offering sex, financial and mental health support, plus assisting with the launch of the brand’s Instagram page and first podcast series.
Outside of work, Sophie can either be found working on her love/hate relationship with running or dragging her friends to yet another F45 class. You can follow Sophie on Instagram @soph_don / @sextingthecity.
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