3 Things People Get Wrong About Period Underwear
If you’re yet to incorporate Leakproof Underwear into your top drawer rotation, the entire concept might leave you mystified. But whether you’re a Leakproof undies novice or connoisseur, there are a few things you might not know.
We’ll be the first to admit we were a little apprehensive — why switch to underwear when tampons are working just fine? It’s easy to have false notions. I bet they’re uncomfortable — or worse: smelly.
The truth is (in my case, at least), introducing them as a staple illuminated all the ways I’d been internalizing the discomfort of using disposable products. If you’re firmly in the “hesitant” camp or want to know what Leakproof is really like, we're counting down the most common myths out there.
Myth One: They’re Just for Periods
Even as an avid user of Leakproof Underwear, you might not know: they’re for more than just periods. Of course, whether you’re using regular Leakproof as backup for heavy flow days or wearing Super Leakproof for all-night protection, periods are at the core of these revolutionary undies.
Since Leakproof was first conceptualized (by Knix founder Joanna Griffiths, we might add) it's been designed for multiple use cases. Leaks are leaks — whether they be period leaks, bladder leaks, or sweat.
From postpartum incontinence to ultra sweaty gym sessions, the catalyst behind absorbent undies is the notion that folks have different Leakproof needs at every juncture of their lives. The same Leakproof undies you used during those HIIT classes might be the same ones that come in handy during your fourth trimester.
Myth Two: They’re Gross
At first glance, we can’t blame you for getting the ick. Before knowing how they actually work, you might just think they’re underwear with a giant, smelly pad built in. Who wants to sit in that all day?
Thankfully, our designers thought of that ahead of time. The magic of Leakproof Underwear is that they’re designed with multiple layers, each serving a specific function.
They’re more than just underwear with a fitted pad and incorporate a pretty sophisticated design, actually. Who knew underwear could be so innovative.
Myth Three: They Feel Like Wearing a Diaper
Alright, that brings us to our final myth: do Leakproof Underwear feel like wearing a diaper? It’s a question we field often and the answer surprises a lot of people. The truth is, Leakproof undies feel more like regular, everyday underwear than anything else.
In short, the feeling is far from that of wearing a diaper — or even that of wearing a pad. Coming back to its suave design, Leakproof layers are thin, yet highly absorbent. Which means, yep, you can still wear those skin-tight jeans.
Ultimately, our guiding philosophy is that, despite leaks of any kind, you should still be able to wear and do whatever you want. All to say, you won’t find any bulky, diaper-like underwear around here. That’s a promise.
