Have a Relatively Accident Free Period

Here are few steps to ensure that you have a relatively accident free period.

Steps

  1. Make sure you always have pads, panty liners, and/or tampons available! When your period starts make sure you have some in your purse. Always have some handy!
  2. Be sure to change your pad/tampon every 2-4 hours, otherwise odors can arise and bacteria can cultivate.
  3. Switch to heavy flow pads or panty liners and tampons once your flow starts to get heavier. Choose the tampon or pad that suits your flow best: i.e. light, moderate, heavy, overnight.
  4. Change your menstrual product as often as necessary. Every few hours should be plenty to help you feel fresh and eliminate odors.
  5. Consider alternatives such as the menstrual cup. These are made of rubber or medical grade silicone. They fit inside where you'd insert a tampon and, if inserted correctly, cannot be felt. They are able to be disinfected and reused! They're also much more reliable than either pads or tampons, because once you get used to inserting the cup (just as you had to get used to inserting tampons), it can be worn for 8-12 hours without any worries of odor or bacteria cultivation. A couple of brands are available online and at some stores. You can wear panty liners until you're confident that you've learned to insert the cup correctly so no leaks occur. The upfront cost for a menstrual cup is greater (around $30), but you save much more money over the long term, and never have to worry about running out of pads or tampons! Minimize leak paranoia, trips to the bathroom to "check on things," environmental waste, inconvenience, and wasted money by getting a menstrual cup!
  6. Go to the bathroom a couple more times than usual. Even if you don't have to go or change, it's good to check if you've leaked. Better safe than sorry!

Tips

  • Wear spandex shorts or spankies, over your underwear. Not only will it keep a pad in place, but it adds an extra layer.
  • If you're wearing jeans or a long skirt, it might be a good idea to wear two pairs of underwear or a pair of shorts underneath, so it's like a double backup.
  • Try to not wear white/light pants during your period.
  • If you do accidentally 'leak,' change your panties (and pants if necessary) as soon as possible. Soak the stains in Hydrogen Peroxide (VERY effective) or COLD water.
  • If you're at school, always carry a Tide to Go in case you leak.
  • One thing you can do to quickly get blood out of pants, use a small cloth to wipe cold water on the stain, then rub vigorously with a small amount of soap. Rinse the spot with water. Next, blow-dry the area so it is not wet. It is now ready to wear!
  • If you find your pad moves around, try wearing tighter panties. Even control-top pantyhose works well. Lollipop pants or bike shorts will also support a pad well if you're moving around a lot. Use extra support when wearing loose-fitting bottoms and skirts because they allow movement, which can shift the pad.
  • If you're a super clean person, feel free to use wipes, like Cottonelle, or Playtex. Make sure they are fragrance free and non-antibacterial so they don't irritate your lady bits.
  • Wear underwear spandex shorts and pants to keep your pad in place and prevent leaks.
  • Always carry a couple quarters with you just in case you get your period unexpectedly. You can use them to buy a pad or tampon from a public bathroom dispenser.
  • Try wearing two pads when you sleep to prevent leaks - one normally, and one in back. Also look for pads designed for overnight.
  • Buy period panties, they're reliable and comfy.
  • If the flow is too heavy, you should try using both a tampon and a maxi pad.
  • Wear a pad that's guaranteed to soak it all up and layer with thick pantyliners so you don't have to change your pad every 2-4 hours, just the pantyliner you bled on. Try to also wear two pairs of underwear, it helps to keep it all in place :) .
  • If you have leaked and there is a stain, when you get home, spray stain remover on the stain then wash the pants.
  • If you're using a tampon for the first time, wear a liner as well in case you're using the wrong size.
  • When you wear a tampon; wear a pantyliner as well so you don't get any embarrassing moments.
  • Salt and cold water is an effective method of minimising blood stains. Never use hot water, however, as it will effectively lock in the stain.
  • Try not to have caffeine.

Warnings

  • Don't forget to change often, as bacteria may lead to infections.
  • A really wet feeling may mean you've leaked.
  • If you're wearing a tampon, you won't know it's full until you've leaked. Some women prefer pads because of this.
  • Be aware of TSS (toxic shock syndrome) if you are going to use a tampon.
  • Don't be afraid to ask another girl for a pad or tampon. Most will understand and would be happy to give you a spare one. If this is one of your first period cycles, it may be hard to remember to bring pads and tampons with you. Just remember that everyone goes through with it, and it's a natural part of life.

Things You'll Need

  • Adira Period Panty
  • Tampons to suit your flow
  • Panty liners
  • Pads that suit your flow
  • Menstrual cup
  • A few pairs of dark underwear to wear during your period, if you are prone to leaks

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