ABOUT ECO PERIOD AUSTRALIA

KNOW YOUR FLOW

NEW TO REUSABLE, ECO-FRIENDLY PERIOD CARE?

If you are interested in joining the reusable revolution but aren't sure where to get started, this page is for you.

Eco Period's reusable, washable leakproof apparel provides a clean, no-nasties, and eco solution to managing periods and light leaks.

Designed to last as a reusable alternative to disposable products (tampons and pads), Eco Period underwear present an organic and eco-friendly solution that is also healthier for your body. The built in lining features 4 innovative layers of high performance fabrics that absorbs your period into the core and traps it there, until washed out. So you can use them again and again (we're talking like 100 washes!).

Firstly, you need to consider:

On average, how many days does your period last?

What is your flow like on each day of your period?

(i.e. light, mod, heavy)

How many pads/tampons do you use per day on your light, medium & heavy flow days?

Once you know more about your flow, you can determine how many pairs of Period Underwear you will need.

Super Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear Australia

SUPER HEAVY FLOW

If your flow is very heavy and/or you are a front bleeder, or have moderate incontinence, choose Super absorbency. Super is the maxi absorbency and is best if you are on day 1 or 2 of your period. Absorbent panels extend all the way to the front and back waist seams. It is great for tummy sleepers.

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HEAVY FLOW/ NIGHT

If your flow is heavy, or for heavy days or nights or for moderate incontinence, choose heavy absorbency. Heavy/ overnight is best if you are on day 1 or 2 of your period, but you do not require protection all the way to the front waist seam (ie. you are a side sleeper or back sleeper and not a front bleeder). On your heavy flow days, allow for 2-3 changes every 24 hours. If you have 2 days of your flow that are 'heavy', we would recommend buying 4-5 pairs of heavy or super absorbency period undies for these days.

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MODERATE FLOW/ NIGHT

If your flow is moderate, but you need overnight protection, go for these styles, as the ultra thin leakproof lining extends up the back to prevent spill over onto your sheets and pjs.

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Moderate to Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear Australia

MODERATE FLOW

If your flow is moderate or light or you are using underwear as a backup to another method, choose Moderate absorbency underwear. Moderate absorbency is better for daytime wear as the lining does not extend right up the back of the underwear (unlike Moderate-heavy, where it does). On your moderate flow days, allow for 1-2 changes every 24 hours. If you have 2 days of your flow that are 'moderate', we would recommend buying 2-4 pairs of heavy/moderate or moderate absorbency period undies for these days.

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Light Absorbency Period Underwear Australia

LIGHT FLOW

If your flow is light, for your light flow days or light leaks, or you are using as a backup, choose light absorbency. This will provide a leakproof function and some absorbency as a backup. The lining extends half way up the front and back of the g-string. On your light flow days, allow for 1-2 changes every 24 hours. If you have 2 days of your flow that are 'light', we would recommend buying 2-3 pairs of light absorbency period undies for these days.

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Let's use Katie as an example:

Katie’s period lasts 5 days. Her first two days are very heavy. The third day is moderate flow, and the last two days is spotting and generally light flow, she wears a panty liner and changes it four times in 24 hours.

Katie wants to have enough pairs to wear through her cycle without having to wash and dry pairs during her period.

She will need:

Heavy flow (2 days):

2 x Super absorbency briefs - for nights and
2 x Super or Heavy absorbency briefs for daytime (she wants to use her cup in the day)

Moderate flow (1 day):

1 x Moderate or Heavy absorbency brief – for daytime and
1 x Heavy/ overnight absorbency for night

Light flow (2 days):

2 x Moderate or Light absorbency briefs – for daytime and
2 Moderate /overnight absorbency for night.

Total of 10 pairs.

However if Katie wanted to use our Eco Pads instead of our Period Underwear...

She could choose Overnight Eco Pads instead of Super absorbency or Heavy/ Overnight briefs, Regular Eco Pads in place of Moderate absorbency briefs and Eco Liners in place of light absorbency briefs. She may wish to change her pads more frequently, depending on when she starts to feel dampness, which would indicate it is time to change.

Total of 10 Eco Pads minimum

If Katie did not want to use a menstrual cup anymore, she could replace the moderate absorbency briefs with super or heavy absorbency briefs or Overnight Eco Pads and she may need to add in some extra changes, depending on her flow.

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