How Long Can You Wear Period Underwear? You can wear period underwear all day, every day (whether you’re on your period or not). Many women love their Knix so much they replace all their undies! They’re great for all of life’s little leaks.
How long can I wear period panties?
It is possible to wear your panties for 24 hours, depending on how light or heavy your flow is. However, when blood is exposed to air for any length of time, it can start to grow bacteria.
How often do you have to change period panties?
Every 4-6 hours is how often you should change re-useable pads and period underwear. However, you can definitely wear these for longer overnight so you can have a good night’s sleep on your period. Again, it’s not good to sit with old menstrual blood for too long, so keep this in mind.
Can you wear thinx all day?
Depending on your flow (light, medium, heavy), Thinx (BTWN) can be worn alone or with other period products. On your light days, wear the undies instead of pads and panty liners. On your heavy days, wear ’em as a backup to other products for extra protection.
Can I swim in period panties?
Even though period underwear has leak-proof fabric, it won’t keep you protected from period leaks while swimming and are not suitable to wear in the water. Like pads, because period underwear is worn on the outside of your body, it will soak up water while swimming and lead to some seriously messy overflow!
Can you wear thinx overnight?
We recommend Thinx Super for heavier flows and overnight use. If you’ve got a light to moderate flow, or if you’re looking for coverage on your lighter days, we recommend Thinx Classic or Thinx Cotton.