Julia asked
Do I need to wear a pad with period underwear?
Soso answered
No, you don't need to wear a pad with period underwear because period underwear is literally designed to absorb your flow all by itself. That's why it's so cool.
Period underwear has these super special layers built into the crotch part that soak up your period blood and keep it from leaking through. So it works just like a pad, but it's part of your underwear. You just wear it, and it does its job.
Some people, especially on really heavy flow days, might use period underwear as a backup for a tampon or menstrual cup. But on most days it's enough on its own, as long as you pick the right absorbency for your flow, so you don't need a pad with it. If you're ever soaking through every 1 to 2 hours, passing clots bigger than about 2.5 cm or leaking onto your clothes, tell a grown-up you trust, because that's worth a doctor checking. You just have to figure out what feels best and works for your body and your period flow.
Soso's answers are written by AI. They don't replace professional medical advice.
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