You wake up on day two of your period, and the floodgates have really opened. You throw your crimson-stained sheets in the laundry, hop in the shower (hoping it will subdue abdominal cramps that are coming in hot), slap some mascara on, and call it a day.
Except it’s not without its mental aerobics. Six hours of meetings, plus a commute — and, oh god, you just remembered you made happy hour plans. Like a scene out of Good Will Hunting, the math nets out to four tampons, a pair of period underwear, a jar of ibuprofen — oh, and a reusable pad (just in case).
It’s the kind of minute, largely invisible math people who menstruate do on the daily. While the era of discrete and tidy periods is on its way out, peace of mind remains nice to have.
There's something about heavy period days that can feel strangely high-alert, leading to constant inspections of your pants (and chairs) for stains and washroom sprints between meetings.
Whether you have heavy flow days or a generally heavier period, these are the high absorption, low effort products we recommend adding to your period arsenal.
Super Leakproof
When you need more than just backup protection, it’s time to reach for a pair of Super Leakproof Period Underwear. Whether you spring for a pair of pastel High Rise undies or bright-hued Boyshorts, what matters most is that they effectively absorb blood, sweat, or pee.
It also helps that they’re machine washable. Dare to never look back after standing up from a chair ever again!
Zones+ Ultra Leakproof
Zones+ Ultra Leakproof is the latest period underwear to hit the scene. After a decade of spearheading the Leakproof category, the latest innovation is our most absorbent yet.
Designed using patented Zones+ technology, the undies include coverage zones that target heavy leaks.
Cotton Super Leakproof Boxer Brief
Made from super-soft modal cotton fabric, the Cotton Super Leakproof Boxer Brief is a friend to heavy flows everywhere. From long days spent in office chairs to dreamy nights tousled in sheets, the extended liner (which goes all the way up to the waistband).
Super Leakproof Dream Short
Name me a better sleep than one that’s period fatigue-induced and without worry of impending leaks. It’s called the Super Leakproof Dream Short for a reason: these period boast an extended gusset, and comfortably hugs your body all night long.
Just think, now you can snooze your alarm without rushing to take your tampon out. Zzzzz.
Heavy Flow Period Kit
Light days? Never heard of ‘em. If that’s your period’s mantra, probably best to keep your top drawer stocked with a Heavy Flow Period Kit, which includes four pairs of Super Leakproof Underwear and a pair of Super Leakproof Dream Shorts for overnight period protection.
Reusable Leakproof Pads
If you prefer pads to period underwear, Reusable Leakproof Pads are breathable, ultra-thin, and machine-washable (no disposable plastic waste!). From your purse, to your undies, to the washing machine, they make for easy-to-have-on-hand back up protection.