Veena started this discussion ·
I don't normally click on FB ads but this one caught my eye! Sport period panties...anyone tried them? Did you like them, do you guys think these would work? If they did it would be great for pole!!!! http://www.shethinx.com/products/sport-panties?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=p-ad&utm_campaign=p-c-dnf
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I need those! I have heavy periods. so heavy that wearing a tampon and pad and I will still have leaks. I could probably wear these with a tampon and it would be great for pole. I wouldnt have to worry if I did leak through the tampon
grayeyes ·
Hmmm, sounded really weird at first but definitely has some appeal as a safety measure and alone for light days.
grayeyes ·
Looks interesting! I've never been a fan of tampons, or menstrual cups, but I could see them being useful and nice for leaks and such, and when you want to get upside down ;)
Veena ·
I really think these could be great for active women!!!!! Thinking of getting some!
Yayo ·
Now this is interesting. I had to read it for myself. Thinking it's great for those times you perform and its that time ;) might get them.
arijack ·
since i'm a huuge fan of the menstrual cups, the period panties (while ingenious!) feel like they'd be a step back for me. i've had no leaks of any kind with the cup... i've taught and taken many a yoga classes with my cup in, run a half marathon with it in, as well as been upside down on the pole. i recommend em :)
Ali B ·
Ooooh! I'm going to have to check these out! It's gotten to the point that I skip class sometimes. I found the cup a waste of money- it still slipped and caused a problem for me in lyra class. Pads are too bulky, tampons doing stay in... This could be the answer!
Aw I wish I could do tampons. I've always had problems with the suckers. If I used them, these panties would be awesome, I'm sure!
Thought you guys might find this interesting considering the topic. http://www.slate.com/blogs/xx_factor/2015/10/21/ads_for_thinx_period_underwear_might_be_too_lewd_for_the_subway.html Evidently the company that manages subway ads for New York won't allow the tasteful ads for Thinx even though they will allow scantily clad sexualized images.
Slate MagazineAds for Period Underwear Might Be Too Lewd for the NYC SubwayThe ads that plaster New York City’s subway system have shown women in the throes of passion, showing off most of their breasts, and wearing just a...ugh! why am I not surprised....that's crazy. women's bodies are allowed to be sexualized for everything else such as shampoo, cheeseburgers, cars, you name it. But when it comes to actually adressing functions of a woman's body such as periods or breast feeding, it is just not tolerated and considered disgusting. seems like society is just now somewhat acceptive of pregnancy. used to be a shameful thing not to be talked about or flaunted. Seems like the prevalence of celebrity pregnancies have somewhat shaped the way people view pregnancy. just sad.
Oh how offensive us women are when our bodies are leaking something icky. How dare we not be sexually available at all times and what an awkward thing to have to explain to a child about biology, nature and fundamentally how they got here. This made me really mad. The fight for equality for women continues, even in our westernised civilised countries.
Veena ·
Yeah, crazy!
Veena ·
Dragonfly, I welcome a helpful suggestion on pole wear, but it doesn't really fit in this thread, so it comes across as spam! If you would like members to know about your product feel free to start a new thread sharing with us. Thank you 😊
These could be useful. I've found that disposable pads or liners don't really stick that well once I start sweating, so I've always used tampons to work out. I really don't like tampons, though, they dry me out too much and I'll avoid them if possible. I like the DivaCup (I've also tried the Mooncup but it's too small for my heavy flow), but it always leaks at least a little bit for me. And yes, I know I'm using it right, but it still does that. Maybe I wouldn't have to use tampons if I had period panties with a cup? What really kills me about that article is that the male advertising board told her not to make it a "women's issue." Really? It's INHERENTLY a women's issue, it directly has to do with WOMEN'S BODIES. But of course, anything that makes us feel disgusted by our own bodies is allowed, anything that helps bring us into alignment with our own bodies' needs "seems inappropriate." It's inappropriate for us to be anything but self-hating servants of men - but we already knew that. Really lays their misogyny bare.
tacha666 ·
I'm about to order some of the Thinx panties. I have a really heavy flow and can't use my cup without a backup, so these would be perfect! Has anyone tried them in the meantime? I'm wondering which size to get. I wear a medium in Bad Kitty shorts - I heard they run a Little small, but then considering their size chart I should get a medium...
Veena ·
I've thought about it too, but I get stuck on what size! If you get them let us know how they work!!
It's literally been years of me thinking "I should get some of these" and not doing it. I think they "fit small" because the intention is that they would fit CLOSE, so that there's no leaks sneaking out the side or legs or anything. You could always check out their return policy on incorrect sizing? What I always get hung up on is style. I hate most types of panties, and it's gotta be a specific shape or else I'm just going to be uncomfortable! Hard to buy these things online.
tacha666 ·
Returning is not really an option since I'm from Germany :-( Also, I'm not sure if I go ahead and order some, how many I should get. Shipping is 9$, so if I only get 1 pair, test would be really expensive. Also, if I have to pick them up at customs, that takes me almost 2 hrs (and adds costs), so not really worth the hassle for just 1 pair :-( Unfortunately they don't seem to have a European distributor. I mean, I'm pretty sure I want some, it's just that I don't want to get 5 pairs of the wrong size.
MdawWat ·
They were on my mind for a while after seeing this thread, and I finally bought three pairs a couple months back. I an on seasonal BC so I am preparing for my second period with them and am thinking about buying another couple of pairs so I don't have to worry about rinse and dry. So I guess you can tell that I loved them. Once I got over the initial fear about whether or not they would work, I was finally able to have a period where I was really comfortable that my clothes were protected. For my second go with them, I think I might still use a tampon or something else on my heavier days although I think I could probably get away without it. For the lighter days near the end though where I am sick of having to have something for little leaks it was dreamy to have the feeling I was just in underwear without worrying about shifting panty liners or other nonsense heavier than what I needed. I wish I could be more helpful on size. My pole shorts are all different sizes. I have some small Bad Kitty shorts, but I never wear them because I am uncomfortable with so much hanging out, so I plan on getting mediums if I ever buy more. I took mediums in Thinx and loved the fit.
tacha666 ·
So, here's a Little update :-) I ended up buying 3 pairs of hiphuggers and 2 thongs in medium. They do fit both. However; I would have preferred if the fabric would have been a litel longer on the back of the hiphuggers. If I pull them up where they feel comfortable, I have 4 buttcheeks, if you know what I mean. The thongs are a lot longer; they could have been a Little shorter. They're sort of a 80's / 90's cut. BUT just a Little bit. Not as much as that it really bothers me. They're just not 100% perfect, but rather 95%. I mean, we're all different, and of course it fits different on everyone. What I really like is the waistband. The lace doesn't give a muffin top and they vanish completely under bk's competition shorts. Functionwise I think they're great! Of course what they swallow is limited. With my extremely heavy flow, I couldn't wear just these. But it gives me peace of mind to know that I won't leak when my menstrual cup is full. I ended up ordering 3 more pairs of hiphuggers, so I'm covered for the entire week. So, for me it's a YES!
have two pair of thinx. A thong medium which fits perfectly.. And a medium of the regular ones not sure what they were called. I know that doesn't help. But the mediums are a lil small I feel i would get a large for myself in any hip huggers or normal shaped underwear. They do work. I try to stay away from tampons my mom fears it she lost a friend bc of them. Sometimes I'll wear one the first day or on your heaviest day. Then the under wear the rest of the days. There are also organic tampons I heard u can get at bed bath beyond that dont give u toxic shock syndrome. I have yet to try them.
Sayra ·
I ordered the sport ones a few months ago along with two other styles (hiphuggers and bikini). I didn't like the way any of them fit. I love the concept, but if they don't fit, it doesn't matter. Note - since they were "satisfaction guaranteed", I attempted to return them. They ended up refunding my money, and let me keep them. So you don't lose anything for trying them.
Veena ·
Ok, I really need to get some!!!! Thanks for letting everyone know how they've worked for you!
